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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...

A Top CEO’s Playbook for Association Leaders

Associations aren’t Apple. But Tim Cook’s tenure has a few lessons for what leadership of any sort looks like. There isn’t much that associations have in common with Apple. Associations generally aren’t typically in the business of manufacturing, don’t have to appeal...

What Geopolitical Disruption Means for Associations

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, is joined by Francisco Gómez, Founder and CEO of Factum Global, and Pietro Macchiarella, MBA, CAE, Senior Director of Data and...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations and Navigating a More Complex Global Meetings Landscape

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening...
Trevor Noah Wants to Tell You a Story

Trevor Noah Wants to Tell You a Story

Trevor Noah is working on education projects and creating future opportunities for young people in his native South Africa through his Trevor Noah Foundation. Comedian, podcaster, and author Trevor Noah will deliver Convening Leaders’ closing keynote, focusing on how...

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Setting the Stage for Jahkini Bisselink

Setting the Stage for Jahkini Bisselink

Jahkini Bisselink bridges generational gaps by converting Generation Z values into actionable strategies that help organizations prepare for and lead in the future. A former United Nations Youth Delegate, Amsterdam, Netherlands–based Jahkini Bisselink joined Whetson...

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Why New Orleans Is Built to Host

Why New Orleans Is Built to Host

With an unparalleled meetings infrastructure and a vibrant, multicultural identity rooted in centuries of tradition, New Orleans transforms meetings into immersive, memorable experiences. New Orleans is a destination where world-class infrastructure meets...

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Meeting the Moment in Tampa Bay

Meeting the Moment in Tampa Bay

The 2025 Association of Zoos & Aquariums Annual Conference in Tampa contributed to coastal restoration by helping remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. No matter the group size or purpose of an event, meetings have the potential to make a lasting impression on attendees...

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