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Addressing Burnout in the C-Suite
CEOs are under more pressure than ever. Patience, and awareness of how stress radiates outward, can help. The people you lead might be burned out these days, but you’re doing fine, right? Right? Apparently not: According to a snap poll by Chief Executive magazine,...
What You May Be Getting Wrong About Event Cancellation Insurance
In an era of unpredictability, event cancellation insurance is no longer a luxury for associations; it is the strategic risk-management safety net that ensures economic resilience and that the “show goes on” The challenges facing association event planners have only...
The World has Shifted. Has Your Exhibition Strategy?
The post-war global order that governed international commerce for nearly eight decades is fracturing. Trade wars, regional conflicts, the rise of emerging market powers and the growing threat of politically motivated violence against businesses are no longer distant...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Reducing Event Food Waste and Why Climate Action Is Quietly Accelerating
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor...
CEMA Connects: Q2 Town Hall
CEMA Connects: Q2 Town Hall The Q2 Town Hall recording is now available on demand. Catch up on the latest updates across CEMA, including Summit 2026 programming, upcoming member experiences, new opportunities to get involved, and where the community is investing...
What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings
As he spoke onstage at AOTA’s 2026 annual meeting, J.R. Martinez was surprised by Kim, who had been his occupational therapist. This past April, the opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo INSPIRE in...
