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The “New” vs. “New-ish” Exhibitor Categorization Conundrum
A recent IAEE Show Organizer Insights Hour shed valuable light on a critical aspect of event management: the art and science of categorizing exhibitors. This topic, while seemingly straightforward, carries significant implications for both visitor engagement and event...
Future Leaders Speak Out: Sustainability in the Meetings Industry
Convene asked this year’s class members to answer questions via email to give us a better sense of who they are, what they value, and what they’d like to see in their future, as well as the future of the events industry. Not surprisingly, sustainability was a common...
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Stacey Church Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) has announced the appointment of Stacey Church as chief operating officer, effective Feb. 10. Church joins the leadership team from Dallas Fair...
Associations Respond to LA Wildfires
Two associations share their strategies for supporting their members and the larger affected communities. Hurricane Helene and the recent Los Angeles wildfires have impacted hundreds of thousands of Americans. Because such natural disasters are part of life,...
Jillian Bowdring
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Jillian Bowdring, Destination Service Specialist for Meet Boston, talks about the satisfaction she gets from creating an environment of...
How the OCCC Is Pioneering Sustainability and Economic Growth in Central Florida
The Orange County Convention Center’s flexible spaces, CSR programming, and sustainability initiatives pair perfectly with Orlando’s world-class attractions, making it ideal for both intimate meetings and large-scale conferences. Since opening its doors in 1983, the...
