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Credibility That Lasts a Career
By Leighton H. (Lee) Williams, CEM Emeritus | Vice President of Sales | RPMXPO I have held the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation for over 25 years. From the beginning as an Account Executive through numerous progressive roles in management, the CEM...
Is Human Capacity the Next Frontier in Event Design?
The six guests of season 11 of the Convene Podcast, who explored how human capacity shapes event design AI promises more personalization. Agendas keep expanding. And attendees are expected to absorb more information than ever. Against that backdrop, six guests on...
Beyond Pay: The Workplace Changes Events Professionals Are Asking for in 2026
In our wishful thinking section, we asked respondents to identify the one workplace change, aside from compensation, that would most improve their work experience. The resulting comments reinforce many of the survey’s quantitative findings, highlighting concerns...
How CEOs Can Better Support Their Boards
A new survey suggests that boards get clubby and blame-prone without the proper expertise. The staff leader should be prepared to help provide it. It can sometimes be difficult for boards to arrive at a consensus, but take heart: A majority of board members are sure...
Grow the Floor, Guard the Margin
Editorial Note: Originally published in the September 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. One of the questions I hear most often from organizers today is this: How do we not only retain, but grow our exhibitor base when budgets are tighter, competition for...
Sarah Schatz | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Sarah Schatz, Strategic Account Director, AV Concepts. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? It all started when I was a student at Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management. The energy at Penn State is contagious, and from...
