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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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Deepening Industry Connections with PCMA Axis and Making the Business Case for Events with Elizabeth Maxson

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: How the New PCMA Axis Platform Helps Event Planners Deepen Their Industry Connections PCMA’s new community digital forum helps members to stay continuously connected and grow their professional networks,...

Beating Event Chaos Before it Strikes

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Live events move fast, but disruptions can move even faster. A power outage, security incident, weather event or even a simple miscommunication can throw an entire exhibition into chaos within minutes....

People on the Move

Carly Heideger and Sarah WilsonThe Women in Exhibitions Network’s North America Chapter has welcomed two new officers. Carly Heideger, vice president of portfolio sales director, jewelry, at RX Global, has joined as partnerships director, and Sarah Wilson, senior vice...

Celebrating Events That Give Back

How Visit Tampa Bay honors and inspires those making a difference.  Meetings and events often aim to leave a lasting impression on attendees—but some go further, creating meaningful impact within the communities that host them. Through its Meeting the Moment program,...

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The Real Meeting Is After the Meeting

The Real Meeting Is After the Meeting

As the sun sets, Dallas comes alive—offering endless ways to unwind after meetings. In Dallas, meetings don’t end when the agenda wraps—they come alive after hours. With a vibrant downtown, world-class arts, iconic sports, and a culinary scene earning national...

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How to Set Standards With Kindness

Supportive leadership matters, but not to the point where hard subjects get avoided. Luckily, getting things done doesn’t require an iron fist. “Who’s around?” For better or for worse, that’s the first question to arise whenever there’s a key volunteer vacancy at an...

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