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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...

Report: Training Gaps Around AI Still Linger

Though employees are more comfortable with generative AI, employers haven’t stepped up education around policies and ethics to match. Generative AI has become part of everyday work, according to a new report, but rank-and-file workers remain concerned about the level...

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Reflections on a Transformative Year

Editorial Note: Originally published in the December 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. As I close out my term as IAEE Chairperson, I find myself reflecting on an extraordinary year of transformation, challenge and opportunity for our industry. Looking back...

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A Last Look at Leadership in 2025

A new White House administration has made disruption its calling card. But associations are used to that. Some year, huh? I don’t mean to be glib—for a lot of associations, 2025 signaled a moment when business as usual has ended, which is always troubling. The arrival...

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Survey: Components Strategy Needs a Refresh

The Mariner Management/re:Members report prompts associations to look beyond geography when structuring chapters. A new survey of association and components leaders has found that associations tend to overemphasize geographical locations instead of other, potentially...

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Top 10 Best Event Seating Software for 2026

Top 10 Best Event Seating Software for 2026  Event seating software has become one of the most critical elements of successful event planning in 2026. As events grow larger, more experience-driven, and more outcome-focused, seating decisions now influence far more...

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