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Tips for Risk Readiness
ASAE’s Governance + Strategy forum is designed for high-level leadership. Two association execs share why it’s especially needed now. Disruptions, large and small, have defined 2025. For American associations, they have often circled around actions taken by the Trump...
Why Is Anxiety About AI Tools Outpacing Enthusiasm?
Anxiety around AI-enabled tools is increasing, and Americans are particularly worried about regulation and data privacy. AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot have exploded in popularity in recent years, launching a tech arms race to add AI capabilities to...
CEM Spotlight on Tina Altman, CEM
Tina Altman, CEM is the Director of Sales at International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) with 13 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry. Known for building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth, she is passionate about...
Top 10 Best Event Floor Plan Software for 2026
Top 10 Best Event Floor Plan Software for 2026 Planning events in 2026 requires a level of precision and clarity that goes far beyond traditional venue sketches. Organizers now depend on event floor plan software to design layouts that are accurate, scalable, and easy...
What Meeting Planners Miss About Attendees
Association meetings push quality content, but a new report suggests that cost has a stronger influence on who attends. When it comes to association events, is content really king? The (ahem) conventional wisdom around meetings is that if you have a solid education...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Budgeting for the New Normal, Measuring Joy, and Leading Change Through Design
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Budgeting for the New Normal A recent PCMA Institute webinar offered strategies for managing expenses in the current market and budgeting for the coming year. Written and read by Michelle Russell,...
