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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...
Report: Boards Seeking More Subject Expertise

Report: Boards Seeking More Subject Expertise

NACD’s governance survey found that boards are facing more challenges than ever, and are seeking leadership help beyond strategic planning. Board members are feeling more pressure to respond to economic and technological challenges, prompting narrower...

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Maraika Black

Maraika Black

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Maraika Black, European Association for the Study of the Liver’s public health program manager, shares her thoughts about how work/life balance...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Mellissa Pitt-Chalmers Marriott International has promoted Mellissa Pitt-Chalmers’ to the role of vice president, global and national sales, EMEA. Pitt-Chalmers has held a number of roles at the hotel...

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