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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...

Event Management in 2026: Your Job Got Bigger, but Is Your Tech Actually Helping?

The platforms that powered association conferences five years ago weren’t built for today’s sponsor demands, member expectations, and lean teams—here’s what’s actually changing in 2026.  Most association event teams didn’t get bigger in the last five years, but...

Heart Association Launches Transplant Data Initiative

AHA says a more robust database can accelerate innovation and address post-surgery complications faster. The American Heart Association (AHA) has launched a new initiative designed to improve data-gathering and innovation around heart transplants. The heart-transplant...

Beyond the Boardroom

Discover a destination where meetings become masterpieces Between-The-Sessions. The West Palm Beach Convention & Entertainment District offers a walkable, waterfront setting filled with world-class venues, award-winning dining, vibrant nightlife, and inspiring...
Abby Skinner | PCMA Member Spotlight

Abby Skinner | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Abby Skinner, Chapter Manager, YPO Southern 7 Chapter What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? A few years ago, I had just moved back to Atlanta during the pandemic and was looking for a new job opportunity in the events space. I...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Cathy Petersen and Ron Eifert Destination Dayton has appointed Cathy Petersen as executive vice president. She brings extensive experience in strategic communications and public relations to her new role,...

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Top 10 Best Mobile Event Apps For 2025

Top 10 Best Mobile Event Apps For 2025

Top 10 Best Mobile Event Apps For 2025 In 2025, the event landscape is set to undergo a remarkable transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing attendee expectations. According to research by Persuasion Nation, over 63% of event professionals...

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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. Thinking Should Be a Priority, Not a Day-Off Activity Real change happens through focused attention...

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4 Ways to Make the Workplace More Equitable

4 Ways to Make the Workplace More Equitable

DEI efforts have experienced pushback recently, with funding and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion declining in the U.S. McKinsey & Company’s annual “Women in the Workplace” report painted a fragile picture of women’s progress in corporate America,...

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