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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...

People on the Move

Laura PurdyLaura Purdy, general manager of Toronto’s Exhibition Place, has announced that she will retire at the end of May. She began her career in marketing and communications within the commercial real estate sector before joining SMG (now Legends Global). After a...

Non-Dues Revenue: Your Association’s Key to Sustainability

As dues income fails to keep pace with rising costs, organizations can diversify their revenue streams—or risk long-term viability. Today, many associations are faced with a fundamental question that will impact not just how they operate in the future but, more...

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...
Unpacking the European Accessibility Act

Unpacking the European Accessibility Act

Wächter is working to demystifiy the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and explains why events professionals should care about them. Frank Wächter, senior digital marketing manager at Congrex Switzerland, a conference management company, recently led an...

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Report: Nonprofits Eyeing Mergers

Report: Nonprofits Eyeing Mergers

BDO’s report finds nonprofits investing in their future, but looking at partnerships and mergers to weather government policy and funding shifts. Nonprofit leaders are generally feeling positive about their missions, according to a new survey, though many are keeping...

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An Immersive Three Days in Victoria, B.C.

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, an organic farm where acres of apples are turned into award-winning cider, hosted the group for a memorable meal in the forest. Photo courtesy Destination Canada. When Destination Canada’s Business Events team invited Convene to...

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An Immersive Three Days in Victoria, B.C.

An Immersive Three Days in Victoria, B.C.

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, an organic farm where acres of apples are turned into award-winning cider, hosted the group for a memorable meal in the forest. Photo courtesy Destination Canada. When Destination Canada’s Business Events team invited Convene to...

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Raise Your ROI Like You Mean It

Trade shows represent one of the most significant investments companies make in their marketing mix, yet many exhibitors walk away from exhibitions wondering where their ROI went. Standing behind a booth with a practiced smile and hoping visitors will magically...

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