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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 Makes Orlando a Meetings Destination That Keeps Winning

A rendering of the Orange County Convention Center’s Grand Concourse Expansion at the North-South Building. For 11 years and counting, Orlando has been named the No. 1 meetings destination in the U.S. by Cvent — and 2026 makes the case for why. A $560-million...

Negotiation 101 for New Managers

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Stepping into your first management role in exhibitions and events is exciting but it can involve a steep learning curve, especially when it comes to negotiation. Being the person responsible for...

Four Questions You Should Be Asking Your MSP

Strong Managed Service Provider (MSP) partnerships are built on more than service tickets and uptime metrics.  In this article, experts from DelCor Technology Solutions share four questions that can help uncover risks, strengthen alignment, and plan more strategically...
Scott Galloway Tees Up His Predictions for 2025

Scott Galloway Tees Up His Predictions for 2025

Consumers in 2025 will increasingly look to AI-enabled platforms to help make purchasing choices, including travel recommendations, Scott Galloway told the Convening Leaders 2025 audience Sunday. (Whatever Media Group) In his signature fast-talking and brash style,...

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New Orleans: A Top Convention Destination

New Orleans: A Top Convention Destination

The LEED Gold-certified New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans & Company are capable of hosting meetings of all sizes. Nearly 90 percent of the top 250 conventions in the U.S. met in just 20 locations in 2024, and New Orleans nears the top...

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To Space and Beyond

To Space and Beyond

The Space Cities Network will be featured as a case-study example of innovative collaboration in two Convening Leaders 2025 sessions. Space Cities Network is a recent initiative between four cities across four continents — Lausanne, Switzerland; Christchurch, New...

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