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Katharina Fressner
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Katharina Fressner, sales manager at the Austria Center Vienna, has discovered how many disciplines, stakeholders, and long-term collaborations...
People on the Move
Sonia TrejoThe Los Angeles Convention Center has promoted Sonia Trejo, CVP, CMP, CEM, from senior event manager to the newly created position of director of events and special projects. She will oversee client experience as the venue undergoes a long-awaited $2.6...
What Does the Next Generation Really Want from Trade Shows?
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE As Gen Z and young Millennials step into professional roles and onto show floors in growing numbers, a pressing question demands attention: Are today’s exhibit experiences actually built for them? To...
Smithbucklin Acquires McKinley Advisors
The combination of two large companies serving associations better equips them to handle a more complex environment for the industry, their leaders said. Two of the largest and most deeply established association-focused companies are joining forces. On March 4 the...
Racquel Codling | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Racquel Codling, Senior Director, Meetings & Events, National Health Council What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? What initially led me to become involved with PCMA was the strong encouragement I received early in my...
Why Attendees Forget Your Event (And How to Fix It)
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE What makes an event truly memorable? Why do some experiences spark genuine connection while others leave attendees feeling overwhelmed or disengaged? These questions are at the heart of the IAEE Master...
