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What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings
As he spoke onstage at AOTA’s 2026 annual meeting, J.R. Martinez was surprised by Kim, who had been his occupational therapist. This past April, the opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo INSPIRE in...
Lights, Camera, Engagement: How Video is Transforming Events
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’ve ever wondered whether your event content is working as hard as it could be, you’re not alone. Video has become one of the most powerful tools in the exhibition professional’s arsenal and not...
Five Major Industry Events Convening in Anaheim in the Next Five Years
The 100,000-square-foot Grand Plaza is the Anaheim Convention Center’s front porch, offering plenty of breezy, palm tree–studded outdoor space for al fresco events. Anaheim isn’t just accessible, it’s evolving. New meeting venues, refreshed experiences, and expanding...
People on the Move
Gerilyn Horan Gerilyn Horan has been promoted to vice president, group sales & strategic accounts at Hilton Worldwide Sales, where she will oversee the growth of the group business segment for all Hilton brands. and oversees a total account management approach to...
Ashlen Rosenbaum
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Ashlen Rosenbaum, content & program coordinator for the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, prioritizes working closely with students and...
Report: Leadership Training Expanding
A new survey from the Association for Talent Development finds that giving rank-and-file workers more support encourages retention. A new report finds that organizations are more eager to offer leadership development programs to all workers, not just those at the...
