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Kristin Martinez Exemplifies the Power of Proactive Leadership
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Kristin Martinez, CEM, CMP, Vice President of Events at Fast Forward Event Productions and a dedicated leader within the IAEE Southwest Chapter, has earned the prestigious IAEE Chapter Merit Award for...
From Prison to Purpose
At BES 2026 Rashmi Airan will unpack how how one decision, made under pressure, can unravel everything you’ve spent a career building. When Rashmi Aidan takes the stage on Monday, June 22, during PCMA Business Events Summit (BES) in Puerto Rico, she will share her...
Can Leaders Fake Empathy?
Yes, one expert says. Indeed, it might be an essential C-suite skill. Just be sincere about why you’re doing it. It’s practically gospel now that, counter to the attitude of the go-go 80s, an effective leader is one who demonstrates empathy. There are good reasons...
Big Ideas for Better Events
Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition draws together the people, ideas and energy that define what’s possible in business events. For exhibition organizers, it’s a place to join forward-thinking peers eager to absorb strategies that move the needle and...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Immigration Policy’s Impact on Hospitality, Designing for Attention with Natalie Nixon, and Creating Unforgettable Keynotes
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: How Federal Immigration Raids Are Impacting the Hospitality Industry A new Unite Here report shows how recent U.S. immigration policy and ICE activity are having a direct effect on the hospitality...
Where Meetings Meet Meaning: The Power of Purpose-Driven Events in Costa Rica
Costa Rica blends productive meetings with unforgettable outdoor experiences, from lush rainforests and volcanoes to pristine beaches—an ideal destination for both business and bleisure. Costa Rica offers today’s event professionals far more than scenic beauty — it...
