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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...

Report: Design Around Engagement, Not Age

MCI Group’s research suggests that new products and events should target the kind of career goals of the target audiences, and the kinds of behaviors they’re most comfortable with A new research report suggests that associations may be overinvested in generational...

Sneak Peek: Sustainability Sanctuary at Expo! Expo! 2026

Every industry has a moment each year when its practitioners stop trading pitches and start trading proof. For exhibitions and events professionals, that moment is Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. It’s the ONE EPIC EVENT where the industry’s top...

Keys to a Campaign That Sticks

The National Restaurant Association has launched a wide-ranging awareness campaign, but its structure is within reach of groups of any size.  Many associations develop public awareness campaigns to support their industries. But “awareness” alone isn’t a meaningful...
Jordan Lacey, CMP

Jordan Lacey, CMP

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2025 member Jordan Lacey, CMP, Project Manager, Tech Events and Conferences, Capital One, shares how she sees technological advancements offering...

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Major Projects Reshaping Indy’s Convention Campus

Major Projects Reshaping Indy’s Convention Campus

From a major convention center expansion to new hotels, cultural landmarks, and entertainment hubs, these projects will elevate the attendee experience and further solidify Indy as a premier destination for meetings and events.  Expanding the Heart of Indy’s Meetings...

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How to Make Changes Efficiently

How to Make Changes Efficiently

Addressing silos and miscommunication needn’t require a massive reorganization, experts say—it starts with knowing your blind spots.  “The thing I wish I could change is how we deal with each other,” Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff at an all-hands meeting earlier...

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How Is DOGE Impacting the Meetings Industry?

How Is DOGE Impacting the Meetings Industry?

Business travel and professional development — considered “non-essential expenses” — are usually prime targets for cutting when higher-education budgets are tight. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cost-efficiency initiative executive order includes a...

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