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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...
Five Reasons to Think Brazil for Your Next Meeting

Five Reasons to Think Brazil for Your Next Meeting

Host your next meeting in Brazil, and experience wonders your attendees will never forget. If you imagine Brazil to be a wonderland of stunning landscapes and Carnival, you’re not wrong—but you’ve only scratched the surface of this vibrant, diverse country. From...

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Joining a Professional Group Where Everyone Already Knows Each Other Even for experienced...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Megan Conway Travel Portland has named current chief strategy officer Megan Conway as the organization’s next president and CEO. She will begin her new role on Jan.1, succeeding Jeff Miller, who is retiring...

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An Event Prof’s Neuroscience Bookshelf

An Event Prof’s Neuroscience Bookshelf

Janet Sperstad Janet Sperstad, CMP Fellow, is Faculty Emerita at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, where, in 2002, she founded the first associate’s degree in meeting and event management in the U.S. Sperstad was inducted into the Events Industry Council’s Hall...

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