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Orlando: An Ever-Evolving Meeting Destination
The Orange County Convention Center has plans to expand its North-South Building in 2025. For the seventh year, Orlando has secured top billing on Cvent’s list of the best meeting destinations in the U.S. It should come as no surprise, though, as Orlando is home to...
Hoops on His ‘Rewarding’ Year, Accessibility, and the Rise of AI
“I feel very good about the progress we’ve made” in terms of PCMA’s overall membership and engaged community, said Leonard Hoops of his year as Chair of the PCMA Board of Directors and Trustees, “We’ve moved the needle forward.” (Whatever Media Group) When Convene...
Former Rep. Liz Cheney: The Power of Principle in a Polarized World
Former Representative Liz Cheney will deliver a Main Stage keynote, “Principled Leadership in a Polarized Society,” toady at Convening Leaders 25. Liz Cheney, a lifelong Republican, was the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2021, when...
Straight Talk on Data-Driven Event Planning from Industry Experts
Exhibitions and events are undergoing a revolutionary transformation driven by technological advancements. IAEE will dive into the direction data-driven event management is taking in its 15 January webinar, From Feelings to Facts: The Evolution of Event Data,...
X-Culture Program Inspires Students to Innovate in the Events Industry
The X-Culture International Business Symposium brought together 51 X-Culture students from 15 countries across six continents who, in addition to participating in a business competition and career development program, had the chance to network, learn more about the...
Scott Galloway Tees Up His Predictions for 2025
Consumers in 2025 will increasingly look to AI-enabled platforms to help make purchasing choices, including travel recommendations, Scott Galloway told the Convening Leaders 2025 audience Sunday. (Whatever Media Group) In his signature fast-talking and brash style,...
