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CEMA Connects: How to be Seen as a Strategic Business Leader
CEMA Connects: How to be Seen as a Strategic Business Leader Being useful gets you invited to the meeting. Being necessary gets you a seat at the table. Now on demand! Join Richard Steinau, Sarah Reed, Mary Fehrnstrom, and Debbie Brewer for a candid conversation on...
Is the Age of the Outspoken CEO Over?
Americans have tired of executives sharing political takes, according to a new survey. But leaders can still make their feelings known. When should a CEO speak up about social matters? Less often, according to a new survey co-sponsored by the Stanford Graduate School...
From “Eco-Friendly” to Evidence: 8 Questions Exhibitors Should Ask Merchandise Suppliers
By Bonnie Lyall | Digital Marketing and Design | JuteBag Sustainability is important in exhibition planning. Yet when exhibitors purchase merchandise, environmental claims can be difficult to assess. Terms such as “eco-friendly,” “green” and “sustainable” may sound...
Trifecta Collective Acquires Medical Spa Show From AmSpa
Trifecta Collective, an independent show organizer, has acquired the Medical Spa Show (MSS) from the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa). Under a long-term strategic partnership, Trifecta will assume ownership and management of the event, while AmSpa will remain...
Highlighting Events’ Human Advantage
Change defines Convene’s October issue, which also highlights how compensation is changing the game for event planners. As I reviewed the stories in this issue, one theme surfaced again and again: change. That isn’t particularly surprising. The meetings and events...
New Data Makes the Case for More Specialized Meetings
The drug, medical device, and life sciences markets are projected to reach a combined $2.6 trillion by 2030, which is good news for the future of the demand for healthcare events, according to the “2026 PCMA Healthcare & Life Sciences: The Pulse of Global Events”...
