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Inside The Annabelle Project’s Bold Approach to Attracting Young Talent
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Here’s an uncomfortable truth: the exhibitions and events industry complains about empty seats at the talent table while simultaneously making those seats look profoundly uninviting. We’ve convinced...
Report: Nonprofits Lag on Professional Development for Staff
Momentive’s survey of nonprofit employee finds close ties between training and retention. A new report on nonprofit staff members has found a substantial disconnect between members’ desire for professional development and leaders’ seeming willingness to provide it....
How to Identify and Prevent Member Churn Before It Happens
Strong member retention rates don’t happen by accident. Learn how to spot shifts in behavior and combat disengagement at the moments when it matters most—well ahead of the renewal deadline. Most membership officers wait until the renewal deadline to fight for a...
In the Age of Endless Content, People Choose Connection
Mark Adams As a college student in the early 2000s, Mark Adams began using the internet to organize parties for hundreds of student communities across London universities. “It was a hell of a lot of fun,” said Adams, who will deliver a keynote at Convening APAC 2026...
Women’s Leadership as a Competitive Advantage
Editorial Note: Originally published in the March 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. As we observe International Women’s Day this month, I find myself thinking not just about celebrating the remarkable women who have shaped our industry, but about the...
How Leaders Can Encourage Real Debate
So called “open debate” can often be just another path to rubber-stamping. Real disagreement requires digging in. “We welcome dissent here.” Executives and volunteer leaders love to say that, understanding that it’s important to include debate and fresh ideas. But...
