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Matthew Kalb is Transforming Events Education Through Authenticity and Innovation
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE What makes a truly exceptional educator in the exhibitions and events industry? It’s someone who doesn’t just teach concepts but transforms how professionals think, lead and grow. Matthew Kalb, CMP,...
Built for Big Moments: How Detroit Scales With You
With two premier convention centers and a vibrant downtown, Detroit is a destination built for event flexibility. Looking to plan a seamless meeting at scale? Take a look at Detroit. The city offers a unique combination of hardworking hustle and nearly unmatched event...
A Path for CEOs on AI
New surveys show that executives are feeling more pressure and anxiety around AI than they’re letting on. A slower pace and a strategy can help. Are CEOs innovating around AI, or are they panicking? On the surface, it looks as if executives are doing what they’ve been...
The Numbers Are In on What’s Next for B2B Exhibitions
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’re a senior executive navigating today’s unpredictable business environment, you already know that planning ahead requires more than instinct – it requires data. That’s exactly what IAEE’s...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Tackling Food Waste and How Immigration Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Meetings
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Coming to the Table: How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But...
People on the Move
Lisa ShanahanLouisville Tourism has hired Lisa Shanahan as its new director of midwest sales. She has more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, most recently as the director of Chicago regional sales at Destination Cleveland. In her new role, Shanahan...



