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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...

Research: Trade Shows Remain Top Marketing Investment

“Take That, Post-Pandemic Doubters. Trade Shows, Markets Are Thriving,” reads the headline of a recent article in Gifts & Decorative Accessories, highlighting how participation has returned to pre-pandemic levels at the gift and home industry’s major events in...

How Associations Can Assist Young Professionals

A new survey finds that Gen Z values skills and stability above simply climbing the ladder. Associations are well-positioned to help. “Young people these days just don’t want to lead.” Some variation of that mantra seems to get attached to every new generation; no...

Healthy Strategies for Healthcare Sponsorship

With the IAEE Healthcare Forum taking place next week, we thought we’d look at the issues that matter most to healthcare exhibition organizers. Spoiler alert: there’s no shortage of them. A recent IAEE Healthcare Insights Hour brought industry leaders together to...
How to Create a Learning Culture

How to Create a Learning Culture

Studies show people are looking for professional development, especially around AI. But leaders have an opportunity to offer more than just training. Employees want to learn on the job. Sometimes it’s for altruistic reasons, like improving the well-being of the...

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Architects of Connection

Architects of Connection

Research shows that today’s event participants want more than just serendipitous connections at events. (Illustration by Line Hachem) The stories we link to below make up Convene’s Sept.-Oct. cover and CMP Series. Find the print experience in our digital edition. We...

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