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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...

What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings

As he spoke onstage at AOTA’s 2026 annual meeting, J.R. Martinez was surprised by Kim, who had been his occupational therapist. This past April, the opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo INSPIRE in...

Lights, Camera, Engagement: How Video is Transforming Events

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’ve ever wondered whether your event content is working as hard as it could be, you’re not alone. Video has become one of the most powerful tools in the exhibition professional’s arsenal and not...

Five Major Industry Events Convening in Anaheim in the Next Five Years

The 100,000-square-foot Grand Plaza is the Anaheim Convention Center’s front porch, offering plenty of breezy, palm tree–studded outdoor space for al fresco events. Anaheim isn’t just accessible, it’s evolving. New meeting venues, refreshed experiences, and expanding...
Julia Catanese, CMP

Julia Catanese, CMP

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Julia Catanese, CMP, senior meetings, events, and trade shows planner at Cardinal Health, seemed destined for a career in the events industry,...

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New Year, New Vision for a Bright Future

Editorial Note: Originally published in the January 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. I am honored to wish you a happy 2025 in my first Perspectives column as IAEE chairperson and to share my vision for exhibitions and events. Our industry is at a pivotal...

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Hiring? Beware of Liars.

Hiring? Beware of Liars.

One out of four job seekers have lied on their resume, according to 2,000 U.S. candidates who responded to a recent study from Resume Builder. One out of four job seekers have lied on their resume, according to 2,000 U.S. candidates who responded to a recent study...

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Inside an Association’s PSA Contest

Inside an Association’s PSA Contest

A group supporting driver-ed teachers has developed a curriculum around safe driving, increasing its visibility and credibility. A partnership between a charitable nonprofit and a membership association is using the association’s expertise alongside teens’ creativity...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Kathy Dawn and Kariuki Epps Visit Cincy has promoted Kathy Dawn and Kariuki Epps to directors of sales, national accounts. Dawn and Epps bring extensive sales expertise and deep industry relationships to...

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