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Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meetings Destination
The Austin Convention Center expansion will increase rentable space to 620,000 square feet from the old building’s 365,000 square feet. Photo courtesy Austin Convention Center. Austin is known for pushing boundaries and that includes rethinking the kinds of...
CEM Spotlight on Zahra Alawami, CEM
Zahra Alawami is a Certified Exhibition Management® (CEM) professional and experienced visual designer with more than four years of experience in the construction and industrial sectors. She specializes in creating strategic visual communication, managing brand...
Trevor Sookraj | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Trevor Sookraj, President, Crystal Events What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was looking to meet like-minded individuals in the events industry so we can have real conversations about our work. This means both WHAT we did...
200+ Geography Trivia Questions & Answers: Fun Facts, Capitals, Landmarks & More
200+ Geography Trivia Questions & Answers: Fun Facts, Capitals, Landmarks & More Geography is more than just maps and memorizing capitals—it’s about understanding our planet, cultures, landscapes, and the incredible diversity of the world we live in. Geography...
What Will Define Events in 2026? Leaders Share Their Playbook
The biggest common denominator among this season’s podcast guests: Put your audience at the center of your design strategy and event execution, even if it means taking a different and unknown course. The events industry stands at an inflection point. Budget pressures...
Leadership, Legacy, and the Leap to Tuscany
For Scott Steen, leadership was never about staying put. As he prepares to step away from association life, he reflects on timing, transformation, and the responsibility of knowing when to pass the baton. After nearly 35 years in associations and almost two decades...



