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Top Reasons to Make Dallas Your Next Meeting Destination
Klyde Warren Park links Uptown and Downtown Dallas, offering expansive lawns, food trucks, a children’s park, and daily activities in the city’s signature urban green space. Dallas has been ranked a top 6 meetings destination in the U.S. by Cvent, and it’s easy to see...
CEM Spotlight on Mohammed Makki, CEM
Mohammed Makki, CEM is the Executive Director of Investment Strategy & Asset Growth at EXPO Group, and has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, logistics, exhibitions, and real estate. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism...
The Ultimate Guide to Speed Networking for Events, TradeShows, and Networking Events
The Ultimate Guide to Speed Networking for Events, TradeShows, and Networking Events Business networking sessions are more than just exchanging business cards or saying hello over coffee. In today’s professional world, building real connections takes more than luck or...
Why Your People Can Use a “Year in Review”
Spotify’s popular year-end Wrapped has lessons for associations—track data, celebrate wins, give people reasons to stay engaged. ‘Tis the season for wrapping it up. This December has been crowded with apps and online services delivering year-in-review presentations...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Convention Centers Built for Community and a Look at CL26 Keynotes
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group Needs More new-build and convention center renovations are designed for integration into the larger community, creating mixed-use spaces for...
A Memorable Event Awaits in Long Beach
The Queen Mary, a stunning art deco ocean liner featuring luxury staterooms, dining, art exhibitions, and retail, is just one star attraction on the waterfront in Long Beach. One of three major California cities with a downtown waterfront, Long Beach is a meeting...


