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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...

Five Ways to Build Legacy Into Your Next Event

Destination Canada’s Legacy & Impact Study provides the most comprehensive evidence yet that events create lasting economic, social, and environmental impact. Photo courtesy Hubert Kang. Historically, the business events industry has measured success in headcounts...

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....
What’s Next for Ben Goedegebuure?

What’s Next for Ben Goedegebuure?

Ben Goedegebuure’s career in the meetings industry was celebrated at a special reception at Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group “After an incredible journey, it’s time for a new chapter,” wrote Ben Goedegebuure,...

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Greg O’Donnell The Scottish Event Campus has appointed Greg O’Donnell as senior association sales manager. He has more than 20 years’ experience across sales, business development, and operational roles within the conferences and events sector. O’Donnell joins the SEC...

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Rilee Bradshaw, CEM

Rilee Bradshaw, CEM

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Rilee Bradshaw, CEM, client relationship manager at Freeman, leans into collaboration, transparency, and proactive planning. Subscribe to...

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