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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...

CEMA Connects: Sticky Strategy: Your Event Isn’t the End. It’s the Beginning

CEMA Connects: Sticky Strategy: Your Event Isn’t the End. It’s the Beginning Building on ITA Group’s session at CEMA Summit, this webinar explores how to design events with long-term objectives in mind, creating intentional experiences that reinforce key messages,...

How Much Foresight Should a Board Do?

In unsettled times, a board might wonder how far to look ahead. The better question is how well-equipped the board is to discuss it. It can be difficult to tell at moments like this whether an association board is better off developing a five-year strategic plan, a...

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,...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Gerilyn Horan Gerilyn Horan has been promoted to vice president, group sales & strategic accounts at Hilton Worldwide Sales, where she will oversee the growth of the group business segment for all Hilton brands. and oversees a total account management approach to...

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Ashlen Rosenbaum

Ashlen Rosenbaum

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Ashlen Rosenbaum, content & program coordinator for the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, prioritizes working closely with students and...

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Report: Leadership Training Expanding

A new survey from the Association for Talent Development finds that giving rank-and-file workers more support encourages retention. A new report finds that organizations are more eager to offer leadership development programs to all workers, not just those at the...

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