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These Tactics are Driving Success for Independent Shows
Recent Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) data reveals that independent business events are moving in a positive direction, but success isn’t guaranteed. CEIR’s recently released Performance Benchmark Playbook for Independent B2B Exhibitions reports that...
The Right Fit Is in Your Future
Omaha’s Convention Center expansion to open in fall 2027. Omaha is growing rapidly, and so is its desire to be a tourism destination. Omaha is positioning itself as a more attractive spot for large conventions and events. This ambitious effort gained momentum after...
How to Inspire a Sense of Purpose
Associations have mission statements, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s motivated. Reminders of the organization’s human impact for help. It can be easy for an association leader to figure they don’t need to think too hard about their organization’s purpose....
Unpacking a Year of Events Industry Research
Getting attendees to return to your events requires an understanding of their core objectives according to Freeman’s Ken Holsinger. At the end of last year, Freeman published its End-of-Year Recap to provide highlights of the event company’s research conducted over...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: A Biennial Gathering with Deep Impact and Building Sustainable Success with Erin Stafford
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine Collaboration How a national leadership conference amplifies the impact of a powerful network of Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. Written and read by...
More Than Hacking It
Gevme’s Keerat Singh introduces the Spark Hackathon challenge. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group. Things moved quickly for Patricia Guidetti, DES, senior director of programs for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, when she arrived at the...
