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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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: The Power of Art in Events, Meeting Boycotts and Industry Division, and Leading Under Pressure with Deborah Caldwell

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake Being intentional about integrating art into the design of a program gives the participant experience an added dimension. Written and read by Michelle Russell, on her last day...

What’s Next for Our Industry in Washington? A Conversation with ECA’s Tommy Goodwin

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The Fourth of July may mark the end of fireworks season for most Americans, but the political sparks are just getting started for the exhibitions and events industry. As the United States celebrates its...

Inside a Revamped Poster-Session System

A lot of research was shared at an anesthesiologists’ conference. Technology helped ensure it reached the people it needed to. Last year’s conference of the Annual Society of Anesthesiology was a big one: more than 12,000 attendees, with around 2,000 poster...

Can AI Make Executive Decisions?

Leaders are leaning on AI to guide their actions, with few clear benefits so far. It may help to see AI as part of a process, not its end. Two recent data points about AI, both troubling: One: According to a recent PwC CEO survey, only 12 percent of organizations have...

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CEM Spotlight on Mohammed Alammar, CEM

Mohammed Alammar, CEM is a results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing exhibitions, conferences, and events across diverse sectors. Currently serving as the Head of Strategic Relations for Tutorial, he is actively engaged in both local and...

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Katharina Fressner

Katharina Fressner

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Katharina Fressner, sales manager at the Austria Center Vienna, has discovered how many disciplines, stakeholders, and long-term collaborations...

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