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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

New PCMA Insights Report Explores Opportunities for Information and Communications Technology Events

PCMA Insights has released “PCMA Information and Communications Technology 2026 Sector Report: The Pulse of Global Events,” the third of four market-sector reports to be published this year in collaboration with MCI and sponsored by Visit Anaheim. The new report...

World-Class Venues, Breathtaking Natural Beauty: Have You Met Spokane?

With stunning views near and far, Spokane’s convention center district is nestled in the heart of downtown and features the 100-acre Riverfront Park. A historic Northwest city. Captivating views in every direction. Downtime activities, dining, and nightlife that will...

Want Beach Vibes Plus Big City Energy? Meet in Long Beach

Glowing with nighttime energy, Long Beach lives up to the name Vibe City. If you want a world-class West Coast destination that’s a downtime dream for attendees, Long Beach is the place to meet. It’s nicknamed Vibe City for good reason: Rich with exciting attractions,...

The Truth About Exhibit Spending

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Exhibitor marketing budgets have shifted significantly since the pandemic, but are your allocations keeping pace with where the industry is actually headed? What channels are getting the biggest...

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People + Innovation for a Sustainable Future

People + Innovation for a Sustainable Future

The inaugural Convene 4 Climate sustainability conference was held in Barcelona, Spain. In mid-September, global business event leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators will gather at the third annual Convene 4 Climate (C4C) conference, taking place this year...

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The Future of the Events Industry Is Personal

The Future of the Events Industry Is Personal

The relationships formed at this year’s inaugural International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, show the potential of new personal connections formed at events. What has struck me most in my early weeks as editor in...

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Meetings, Made Personal

Meetings, Made Personal

This article and those listed below are part of Convene’s August 2026 issue. Find the turn-page versions of this and past issues in our digital library. Illustrations by Margherita Caspani “How scared should meeting planners be?” Convene asked that question in 2013,...

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The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart

The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart

More than 500 travel content creators and entrepreneurs attended Women in Travel Summit, held this past May in Chattanooga, Tenn. Women in Travel Summit (WITS) bills itself as the world’s largest gathering of women travel content creators, bringing more than 500...

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