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Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, President & CEO, Accessible Travel NYC What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was first invited by long-standing member Stacey Courtney, Assistant Director of Convention and Events at Modern...
Advocacy Matters More Than Ever
Editorial Note: Originally published in the April 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. In thinking about this year’s ECA Legislative Action Day, the thought struck me that the trade show industry has never been more visible to policymakers in Washington, D.C....
People on the Move
Recent announcements about career changes include: Ashley Auman The Raleigh Convention Center, as part of Raleigh’s complex of venues, has announced the promotion of Ashley Auman, CEM-AP, to Director of Sales. A 15-year sales veteran, Auman will take over the...
Cleveland: The Authentic Meetings Destination That Delivers
Cleveland, a city that is defined by its grit, authenticity, and unassuming personality, is making a name for itself as a meetings and conventions host. In 2024, “The Land” illustrated its capabilities when hosting both the NCAA Women’s Final Four and the ASAE Annual...
Iva Popova
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Iva Popova, senior social media manager at Kenes Group, hopes that in the future she will be helping to amplify the events industry’s power to...
Why Eventgoers Love the Margarita Mile in Dallas
What better way to bring attendees together than by sampling the unique flavors of Dallas’ most popular drink? Event organizers know Dallas for what’s coming next in the city: A new $1.6-billion, 15-gate terminal at DFW, a massive $2-billion expansion for the Kay...
