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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...
How Trade Associations Stay Optimistic

How Trade Associations Stay Optimistic

Despite plenty of uncertainty, a new survey says trade-group execs remain positive, thanks to efforts to move beyond advocacy. These might be complicated times domestically and globally, but trade associations feel like they’re well-equipped to handle them. The 2024...

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Yolanda Simmons Battle | PCMA Member Spotlight

Yolanda Simmons Battle | PCMA Member Spotlight

Discussing mental health with PCMA Member Yolanda Simmons Battle, Associate Director, Meetings and Events, American Psychological Association Can you share a little about why you think prioritizing mental health is important in the business events industry? Having...

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Association Creates AI-Powered “Virtual Member”

Association Creates AI-Powered “Virtual Member”

APMP’s tool is engineered to respond to members’ queries—and allay fears about what AI will do to their profession. An association has created an AI-powered “cognitive neural entity” to serve as a virtual member providing support for its members. The American Proposal...

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