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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...

How Tara Brashear Mastered the Art of Showing Up

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The IAEE Chapter Merit Award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to advance their local chapter while exemplifying IAEE’s mission to promote and advance the exhibitions and events industry....

The Next Shift in Strategic Event Management

Shawn DuBravac will present an action-oriented framework to help event strategists prepare for the future at PCMA Business Events Summit 2026, held at Puerto Rico’s El Conquistador Resort. Owing to his work as a futurist and author of Digital Destiny: How the New Age...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Site Inspections, Burnout and Meaning with Laura Gassner Otting, and Better Decision‑Making Under Pressure

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: How the Spokane Convention Center Turned a Reception Into a Site Inspection A progressive opening reception gave a group of association management industry professionals the chance to mix with local artists...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Stephanie Byington Visit Seattle has appointed veteran Seattle marketing executive Stephanie Byington as its new senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Byington, who has worked in the local...

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Jack Owens | PCMA Member Spotlight

Jack Owens | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Jack Owens, Sales Manager, Horizons by TPG What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? 20 in their twenties programme. How has your career developed as a result of being a PCMA member? Highlight specific resources and benefits that...

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The Power of Collaboration

Editorial Note: Originally published in the July 2024 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. On behalf of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE), I celebrate and congratulate Trade Show Executive (TSE) for 25 years of excellence in faithfully...

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Innovative Catering for a Greener Paris Olympics

Innovative Catering for a Greener Paris Olympics

The restaurant in the Paris 2024 Athletes’ Village, which runs 24/7 and seats up to 3,500, serves as a central gathering place for the Olympic athletes. Sodexo Live! will employ 6,000 people to cater the Village and 14 Paris 2024 Olympic and eight Paralympic...

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