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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...

Sneak Peek: Operations, Risk & Show Management at Expo! Expo! 2026

No webinar or white paper can fully prepare you for the moment things go sideways onsite. That’s why Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition matters so much: it is the ONE EPIC EVENT where the people who’ve actually managed a crisis mid-show, renegotiated a...

How Leaders Can Keep Anxiety at Bay

Stress is abundant in the C-suite, especially these days. A healthy response demands responses that are authentic, not make-work. The most challenging thing about leadership is that doing it poorly often looks the same as doing it well. Confidence can rally the...

How Toronto’s Creative Capital Sparks Deeper Connection at Meetings

In 2017, UNESCO named Toronto a Creative City of Media Arts (the first Canadian city to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network) for its thriving film, music, and digital media industries. In Toronto, creativity isn’t stationary or limited to art hanging on gallery...
Built for Big Moments: How Detroit Scales With You

Built for Big Moments: How Detroit Scales With You

With two premier convention centers and a vibrant downtown, Detroit is a destination built for event flexibility. Looking to plan a seamless meeting at scale? Take a look at Detroit. The city offers a unique combination of hardworking hustle and nearly unmatched event...

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A Path for CEOs on AI

New surveys show that executives are feeling more pressure and anxiety around AI than they’re letting on. A slower pace and a strategy can help. Are CEOs innovating around AI, or are they panicking? On the surface, it looks as if executives are doing what they’ve been...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Lisa ShanahanLouisville Tourism has hired Lisa Shanahan as its new director of midwest sales. She has more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, most recently as the director of Chicago regional sales at Destination Cleveland. In her new role, Shanahan...

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