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How Leaders Can Handle Overwork
Association staffs are often overburdened. Leaders can help by showing the benefits of taking more on, but they have to follow through. When people working in associations say they “wear many hats”—as they often do—they usually say it sweetly, as a kind of in-joke....
Mixed Economic Signals, Clear Exhibition Strategy
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Trade tariffs turning on and off. A new conflict in the Middle East pushing energy costs higher. And yet, corporate profits and investment are climbing. For those trying to plan their exhibition...
People on the Move
Josh Valasek Josh Valasek has been appointed director of business events sales at Visit Pittsburgh. He most recently served as a national account executive for Meet Minneapolis and was previously director of sales and marketing for Pittsburgh’s Oaklander Hotel. Dennis...
Inside ASAE Annual Meeting: How Indy Made the Entire City Part of the Meeting
From airport greeters and a citywide opening celebration to walkable experiences and iconic venues, Indianapolis showed what a true host city can be. If you were not among the association professionals who gathered in Indianapolis for the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting...
Three Tips for Making a Grant Effective
A small medical society couldn’t handle a big grant alone. A smart long-term partnership was able to help. In 2023, the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) was invited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to apply for a $2 million grant to develop guidance...
Why Expo! Expo! is Worth Every Second
Editorial Note: Originally published in the October 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. It’s a question we all ask ourselves when deciding whether to attend an event, and Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is no different: With budgets tight...
