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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...

CEM Spotlight on Alana Beare, CEM

With more than 16 years of experience managing trade shows and 25 years in client-facing event management, Alana Beare, CEM specializes in creating impactful brand experiences across diverse industries including technology, education, government and travel. As the...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Frank Santos Rosen Hotels & Resorts has named Frank Santos as its new CEO. Santos succeeds Harris Rosen, founder and president, who recently passed away at the age of 85. Santos was first recruited by...

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Paul Wong | PCMA Member Spotlight

Paul Wong | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Paul Wong, Director, Global Events, ISPOR What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? My journey with PCMA began during my college years at Drexel University. While I was studying Marketing and International Business, I found myself...

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