Speaking News You Can USE!
Discover What Makes a MICE Destination Unforgettable in St. Pete-Clearwater
Your attendees will delight in meeting in St. Pete-Clearwater, a world-class business destination that feels like a getaway. With America’s Favorite Beaches, MICHELIN-recommended dining, and vibrant nightlife scene, a meeting in St. Pete-Clearwater is a no-brainer....
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Thinking Like an Artist and Rethinking Event Swag
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Thinking Like an Artist Business and art are considered unrelated disciplines, but artists and event organizers share a common goal, says entrepreneur and educator Nir Hindie: creating meaningful...
New CEIR Report Sets Benchmarks for Independent Show Organizers
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has scoped out the landscape of independent B2B meetings in a new playbook for event planners. The 2026 Performance Benchmark Playbook: Independent B2B Exhibitions report, released on August 18, 2026, lays out...
Sneak Peek: AI & Technology at Expo! Expo! 2026
There’s a reason Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is circled on the calendar of nearly every serious exhibitions and events professional each year: it’s where an entire industry shows up, in one room, to compare notes on what’s actually working right...
How Sponsored Retargeting Creates a New Revenue Stream
For most associations, a lot is riding on that annual event. And that’s because the two major streams of revenue are the membership itself and the big event. By Isa Hasty You should make the most of your events. But you could also take some pressure off them...
Forge Debuts as Parent Company of Emerald and Questex
Forge, a new B2B events powerhouse, made its official debut on Wednesday following Apollo Funds’ acquisition of Emerald and Questex in July. “Today marks the beginning of Forge, a company built on the strengths of Emerald and Questex,” said Paul Miller, the newly...
