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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,...

CEM Spotlight on Saad Aldawood, CEM

Saad Aldawood, CEM currently serves as the Event Planning Officer for the Misk Foundation.  He started his career in 2018 through community service as a volunteer director in various organizations. In 2019, Saad worked in food and beverage, followed by roles such as...

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The Virtue of Doing Less

Leaders are often charged to add new projects. But overburdened executives should also look at places to ease their burdens. An association leader can be easily enchanted by one word: more. More products and services, more member groups to reach out to, more sponsors,...

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Let’s Talk About Chatbots

Exhibition and event organizers are far too familiar with the pre-event deluge of repetitive questions from attendees and exhibitors that can overwhelm their team. One association discovered a solution that reduced its staff’s workload by 80% while simultaneously...

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