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People on the Move
Dan ShermanAFR, a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, has appointed Dan Sherman as its new chief revenue officer. The appointment continues AFR’s investment in senior leadership as the company builds on the momentum of its recent partnership with One Rock....
10 Things You Need to Know About the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting Host City
Indianapolis has always delivered for major events—and with new hotels, green spaces, and expanded air service, it’s even more ready to impress. The 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place August 15–18, and there’s never been a better time to...
Your Attendees are Ambassadors. Are You Treating Them That Way?
At last year’s CEIR Predict conference, Dr. Sam Potolicchio, President of the Preparing Global Leaders Forum, delivered a session unlike any other on the agenda. In Predictions for the Future of Business & Exhibitions, he made the case that business event leaders...
An #ASAE26 Survival Guide
The ASAE Annual Meeting can be a lot. But there are a lot of ways to make the most of it. After attending the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo a dozen or so times, I can say two things for certain. One, I always learn a lot. Two, I always leave a little bothered by how...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Math Meets Art in Event Design and How U.S. Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Global Events
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Factoring Art Into Meeting Design Two conferences — the Joint Mathematics Meetings and Bridges — help mathematicians explore the connection between math and art. Written and read by Michelle Russell, former...
Coffee with Leading Minds
What does it take to move from planning the work to helping shape the strategy? Let’s talk about it over coffee. Coffee with Leading Minds is a new series where we sit down with PCMA Institute instructors and industry experts. You’ll hear directly from the people...
