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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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Reducing Event Food Waste and Why Climate Action Is Quietly Accelerating

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor...

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...

Lose the Overwhelm by Learning to Say ‘No’

Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2024 takes a deep dive into the inner workings of exhibitions and events with six unique learning tracks from thought leaders such as Yvette Simpson, Esq, MBA, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Yvette Simpson...

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How to Lead the New Workforce

How to Lead the New Workforce

The Great Resignation has led to the Great Stay. But people still leave, and that has a lot to do with how they’re led. People aren’t quitting like they used to. According to a report released earlier this month from iHire, we are now in the midst of the Great Stay,...

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Why Music Licensing Is so Important at Events

Why Music Licensing Is so Important at Events

Convention venues often pay a yearly fee for music licensing, but event organizers should verify this with the convention services manager. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says,...

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