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This Digital Events Strategist Is Zooming Out to Serve a Global Community
ORCID’s digital-first commitment guarantees that events are accessible for scholars and researchers working all over the world and also shapes the way the organization governs itself. For some global organizations, the impact of their events goes far beyond what...
Reimagining Event Inclusivity From the Inside Out
LGBT MPA members connect at The Little Gay Pub during Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy LGBT MPA. The Groundbreaker Award is given to event strategists who are challenging the status quo with new approaches or initiatives to advance equity,...
2026 Visionary Awards Showcase the Professionals Elevating Our Industry
Honorees and professional excellence finalists toasted each other during Convening Leaders 2026 in January in Philadelphia. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group Capping off Business Events Industry Week, May 5-7, the PCMA Foundation will single out the...
Leading in the Age of AI – the Impact on People and Operations
Dale Carnegie once opined, “When dealing with people, remember we’re not dealing with creatures of logic but of emotions.” As the age of AI rapidly gathers steam, leaders must examine and address its impact on people. The narrative is shifting from AI is coming for...
Unite Here Highlights How Federal Immigration Raids Are Impacting Frontline Workers
At the eye of the storm in Minneapolis, hospitality leaders stepped up to reassure their neighbors and model the power of local coalitions against outside forces. Photo courtesy Chad Davis Photography With World Cup soccer matches scheduled in 10 U.S. cities in 2026 —...
The Power of a Simple Welcome
Welcome cards, handwritten by a member of the FICP staff or board, were given to every person who came through registration at the the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ most recent annual conference. We know it is harder than ever to get people to...
