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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: Meeting Planners Expanding AI Use in 2025

Report: Meeting Planners Expanding AI Use in 2025

Emboldened by larger budgets and optimistic about in-person meetings, planners are focused on bolstering attendee engagement. Meetings and events professionals are optimistic about the industry in the coming year, especially with the expanded use of AI technology,...

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7 Research-Backed Ways to Drive Event Engagement

7 Research-Backed Ways to Drive Event Engagement

This year, the event engagement experts at Swapcard conducted an anonymized study across 2,000 events with 2.5 million attendees in order to learn how attendees engage at trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences and to identify overlooked gaps and underutilized...

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What to See, Do — and Eat — in Houston

What to See, Do — and Eat — in Houston

More than 20 restaurants dot the Avenida Houston entertainment district around the George R. Brown Convention Center, while the city boasts more than 12,000 restaurants offering diverse flavors. Some of the biggest perks of meeting in Houston, the nation’s fourth-most...

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Convening Leaders 2025 Takes Off in Houston

Convening Leaders 2025 Takes Off in Houston

After the first of five Main Stage presentations, Convening Leaders attendees will spill out onto George R. Brown Convention Center’s front yard — Discovery Green — for the event’s opening reception, Jan. 12. PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2025, held Jan. 12-15 at the...

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