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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...

Sadie Noland

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Sadie Noland, marketing & sales specialist at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, sees strategic adoption of AI as helpful to enhance...

Report: Volunteer Time Increasing in Value

The annual study by Independent Sector argues that putting a dollar figure on volunteering has strategic benefits. A new report finds that the value of volunteering for nonprofits is increasing, reflecting its increasing importance to the sector. The Value of...

Susan D. Haning is a Champion of Excellence in the Industry

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The IAEE Distinguished Service Award honors more than just professional achievement; it celebrates an IAEE member who has fundamentally shaped the future of the exhibition industry. Susan D. Haning,...

Why Jargon Is a Leadership Problem

Corporate buzzwords can be more than just annoyances. They can misalign groups and frustrate your best strategic intentions. Culture eats strategy for breakfast, the line goes. I’ll take it a step further: The language we use eats culture first. We’re familiar with...

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Planners Share Their Recent Challenges and Rewards

Planners Share Their Recent Challenges and Rewards

Convene‘s 32nd Annual Meetings Market Survey explored the state of the industry by surveying event professionals around the world about what’s working, what’s not, and how they are meeting uncertainty with agility and flexibility. Here are some additional responses...

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