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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...

Five Tools for Difficult Conversations

Dr. Poornima Luthra is the author of Can I Say That? and The Art of Active Allyship. The world we live in today, characterized by complexity, uncertainty, and change, is also one where rising polarization has made it “really difficult to have conversations at work, at...

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...
Unique Venues to Elevate Your Event

Unique Venues to Elevate Your Event

The Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas. When it comes to a convention, conference, or trade show, it’s not only about the business that gets done, but the time beyond the sessions where attendees build bonds. At MGM Resorts, there are new experiences to do just that. You...

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5 Top Reasons to Meet in Greensboro

5 Top Reasons to Meet in Greensboro

Greensboro is a vibrant city, ideal for your next meeting. When you’re planning your next meeting, put Greensboro at the top of the list. The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. Location, location,...

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Unlocking the Event Housing Block Dilemma

Unlocking the Event Housing Block Dilemma

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Tyler Gosnell The U.S. Travel Association has appointed Tyler Gosnell to the newly created role of managing director, international inbound travel. In this role, Gosnell will coalesce the leading players in...

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Mastering the Art of Sales Conversion

Mastering the Art of Sales Conversion

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 Katie Nelson, Founder and CEO of Sales UpRising. Katie will present the session,...

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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. Deadlines May Be Vital, but so Is Procrastination A study published in the journal Organizational...

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