Upscale perks bring event revenue, but can alienate the rank and file. How some pros avoid breaking the bank while creating a sense of inclusion. A bespoke meeting experience? In this economy? That’s the key challenge for associations meetings leaders in a nutshell....

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Most leadership development focuses on the big moments like the keynote speech, the strategic pivot or the crisis response. But ask anyone who’s actually led a team through a chaotic exhibition floor or...

Meeting planners have long understood that destination matters. But increasingly, the most successful events aren’t simply hosted in a city; they are shaped by it.  According to Skift’s 2026 Megatrends report, planners are shifting toward an experience-driven mindset,...