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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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: The Power of Art in Events, Meeting Boycotts and Industry Division, and Leading Under Pressure with Deborah Caldwell

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake Being intentional about integrating art into the design of a program gives the participant experience an added dimension. Written and read by Michelle Russell, on her last day...

What’s Next for Our Industry in Washington? A Conversation with ECA’s Tommy Goodwin

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The Fourth of July may mark the end of fireworks season for most Americans, but the political sparks are just getting started for the exhibitions and events industry. As the United States celebrates its...

Inside a Revamped Poster-Session System

A lot of research was shared at an anesthesiologists’ conference. Technology helped ensure it reached the people it needed to. Last year’s conference of the Annual Society of Anesthesiology was a big one: more than 12,000 attendees, with around 2,000 poster...

How Associations Can Meet the Moment

Around the world, CEOs are skeptical about what the next year will bring. Associations have an opportunity to support them. The bears are stirring. That seems to be the main takeaway from the latest edition of PwC’s latest Global CEO Survey. The release of the survey...

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Ready, Set, GROW! How to Thrive with IAEE

Ready, Set, GROW! How to Thrive with IAEE

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Are you ready to discover everything your IAEE membership has to offer? Whether you’re just beginning your journey with the association or looking to deepen your engagement in the new year, the upcoming...

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More Time for Being Human

More Time for Being Human

When planners build restorative breaks into meetings, participants thrive, writes author and design strategist Natalie Nixon.  Here, an attendee at the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building. Creativity and design strategist Natalie Nixon, the president of Figure...

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