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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...

The World has Shifted. Has Your Exhibition Strategy?

The post-war global order that governed international commerce for nearly eight decades is fracturing. Trade wars, regional conflicts, the rise of emerging market powers and the growing threat of politically motivated violence against businesses are no longer distant...

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...
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. How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Setting Boundaries at Work People pleasers prioritize others’...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Anne Leroux Bishop-McCann has hired Anne Leroux as vice president of creative and production. Leroux, who has more than 25 years of experience working in the creative industry, joins the team following her...

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Behind a Successful Advocacy Event

Hosting an awards event honoring legislators can be a boon for an association’s lobbying goals and leadership. But advance planning is critical. Advocacy is a difficult job on a good day, and at the moment it might feel appreciably harder for many associations....

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