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Key Trends Shaping Our Industry in 2026
Editorial Note: Originally published in the January 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. It’s an honor to launch my tenure as IAEE Chairperson, and I’m excited to join this monthly dialogue about the trends and shifts that matter most to our industry. When I...
Six Ways Toronto Went 100 Percent All In on Business Events
From serving all vegetarian and vegan meals to striving toward targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord, here’s how Toronto is defying meeting planner expectations. Toronto is a place where creativity and innovative ideas thrive, so it should come as no surprise...
How Associations Can Meet the Moment
Around the world, CEOs are skeptical about what the next year will bring. Associations have an opportunity to support them. The bears are stirring. That seems to be the main takeaway from the latest edition of PwC’s latest Global CEO Survey. The release of the survey...
Team Building Ice Breakers for Meetings, Workshops & Events
Team Building Ice Breakers for Meetings, Workshops & Events In today’s fast-paced corporate world, successful meetings, workshops, and events are no longer just about agendas and presentations. They are about people, participation, and connection. This is where...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Using AI to Improve Registration and Leading with Empathy with Jahkini Bisselink
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches How Spark can help planners combat the late registration trend by uncovering patterns in their own registration data and finding ways to spur...
Ready, Set, GROW! How to Thrive with IAEE
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Are you ready to discover everything your IAEE membership has to offer? Whether you’re just beginning your journey with the association or looking to deepen your engagement in the new year, the upcoming...
