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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 You May Be Getting Wrong About Event Cancellation Insurance

In an era of unpredictability, event cancellation insurance is no longer a luxury for associations; it is the strategic risk-management safety net that ensures economic resilience and that the “show goes on” The challenges facing association event planners have only...

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...

Turn Financial Fears into Fiscal Freedom

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 Holly Morphew, AFC®, Financial Coach, Author, and Speaker with Financial Impact. In...

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How to Promote First-Time Exhibitors

How to Promote First-Time Exhibitors

New exhibitors should be easy to find in a dedicated area with an enticing name, like Innovation Alley at The Car Wash Show. Want to capitalize on the ways new exhibitors — whether they’re startups or established brands — can benefit your event? Make sure your...

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5 Strategies for High-Connection Events

5 Strategies for High-Connection Events

A sticker that shows if they are a cat person or a dog person or a button that shares something they are really good at are easy and fun ways to inject sharing into an event. We live increasingly digital lives, and much of our communication is now done through typing....

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The Case for Mindful Leadership

The Case for Mindful Leadership

The end of the year is always busy, but leaders don’t have to be consumed by it. Patience and going slow can be more effective than manic multitasking. There isn’t an official name for it, but I’ve considered early November to be the beginning of hurry-up-and-relax...

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