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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...

Meeting Planners Upbeat Entering 2026

Two new studies show that meeting professionals feel positive about the new year, but are keeping an eye on costs. Meeting professionals are entering the new year feeling optimistic, though concerned about rising costs and what formats will resonate with a wide range...

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Top 10 Best Event Survey Software for 2026

Top 10 Best Event Survey Software for 2026 Event survey software has become one of the most important tools in modern event planning, not because organizers love surveys, but because great events are built on honest feedback. These days, events are no longer judged...

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Get In On the IAEE Action in 2026

Ready to take your exhibitions and events career to new heights? IAEE has lined up an exceptional roster of professional development opportunities for 2026, and you don’t want to miss a single one! From intensive certification programs to cutting-edge industry forums,...

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Think ‘Presence’ vs. ‘Space’

Think ‘Presence’ vs. ‘Space’

With Freeman’s support, CES exhibitors built environments that allowed attendees to engage directly with products, content, and brand messaging. For decades, an exhibitor’s presence at a trade show was defined by a simple equation: To make more of an impact, have a...

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Why Trust Matters More in 2026

Eroding faith in leaders defined 2025. To get it back, executives need to be open to feedback, and ready to act on it.  Trust isn’t what it used to be. According to a year-end survey by Gallup, Americans are in a gloomy mood about elected leaders, pretty much across...

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