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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: The Power of Art in Events, Meeting Boycotts and Industry Division, and Leading Under Pressure with Deborah Caldwell

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake Being intentional about integrating art into the design of a program gives the participant experience an added dimension. Written and read by Michelle Russell, on her last day...

What’s Next for Our Industry in Washington? A Conversation with ECA’s Tommy Goodwin

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The Fourth of July may mark the end of fireworks season for most Americans, but the political sparks are just getting started for the exhibitions and events industry. As the United States celebrates its...

Inside a Revamped Poster-Session System

A lot of research was shared at an anesthesiologists’ conference. Technology helped ensure it reached the people it needed to. Last year’s conference of the Annual Society of Anesthesiology was a big one: more than 12,000 attendees, with around 2,000 poster...

Three Tips on Workforce Reductions

From a legal standpoint, a reduction in force and firing for cause are two different things. An expert explains how leaders can handle both. Uncertainty was the economic watchword for 2025, and it’s likely to stay in circulation in 2026. So association leaders have...

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Top Five Reasons Meetings Shine in Seattle

Top Five Reasons Meetings Shine in Seattle

Seattle Convention Center: skyline backdrop, garden terrace, and a campus made to impress. Looking for a setting that blends productivity with Pacific Northwest charm? Seattle delivers with a convention campus set in one of America’s most walkable downtowns. Nature is...

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Seth Godin: Three Big Ideas

Seth Godin: Three Big Ideas

Seth Godin spoke on the Main Stage at Convening Leaders 2019 in San Francisco. Photo by Jacob Slaton/Whatever Media Group. Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of 18 books, including Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being...

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Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches

Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches

Spark can quickly find registration patterns in your event data, pointing out trends and suggesting segmentation strategies and messages that motivate prospective attendees to action. When Convene asked marketing and technology consultant Nick Borelli, who leads...

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