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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: Rethinking Conference Engagement, Leadership, and the Value of Events

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Conference Rooms That Talk Back Create New Opportunities for Engagement At the Strategic Management Society’s annual conference, interaction is not an afterthought — it is how members present research,...

Make Your Booth Unforgettable

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE On a crowded trade show floor, a great booth isn’t enough. Exhibitors need to give attendees a reason to stop, engage and remember them long after the show ends. The right activation turns a passing...

New PCMA Insights Report Explores Opportunities for Information and Communications Technology Events

PCMA Insights has released “PCMA Information and Communications Technology 2026 Sector Report: The Pulse of Global Events,” the third of four market-sector reports to be published this year in collaboration with MCI and sponsored by Visit Anaheim. The new report...

Big Decisions Happen by the Water

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront convention district offers the atmosphere, infrastructure, and sustainability commitments that modern meetings demand.  Research increasingly shows that meetings are better by the water. Teams are more energized, engaged, and...

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Barbara Khozham, CSP

Barbara Khozam is one of the few customer experience speakers who mystery shops organizations before stepping on stage. By uncovering real service gaps through firsthand research and interviews, she delivers humor-driven, immediately actionable programs that create...

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What’s Shaping Live Experiences in 2026?

What’s Shaping Live Experiences in 2026?

A new report from event production company Encore, and events media, research, and consulting firm Boldpush, offers insights based on the survey responses of 447 event professionals. Respondents, one-third of whom are corporate planners, were asked for their...

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24 Hours in Bourbon City

24 Hours in Bourbon City

Omni Louisville Hotel’s event spaces are anything but typical — think a speakeasy with bowling lanes, a marketplace packed with local vendors, and a library-inspired lounge with a fireplace. My trip to Louisville started off strong — fitting for a city known for its...

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A Treatment for Toxic Boards

Why do boards go awry? Often it’s because the troublesome people at first seem like perfect solutions. When it comes to assembling a successful board, sometimes it seems like associations can’t win. They can do all manner of vetting and matrix-building and...

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CEM Spotlight on Mohamed Adel, CEM

Mohamed Adel, CEM has gained a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare regulations and scientific communication as a licensed pharmacist with experience in the Saudi market. Through working closely with medical teams, suppliers and stakeholders,...

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