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People on the Move
Brett C. Mitchell and Stacey Church Brett C. Mitchell, CVE, general manager of the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, has been installed as chair of the board of directors of the International Association of Venue Managers, replacing outgoing chair Stacey...
Report: Design Around Engagement, Not Age
MCI Group’s research suggests that new products and events should target the kind of career goals of the target audiences, and the kinds of behaviors they’re most comfortable with A new research report suggests that associations may be overinvested in generational...
Sneak Peek: Sustainability Sanctuary at Expo! Expo! 2026
Every industry has a moment each year when its practitioners stop trading pitches and start trading proof. For exhibitions and events professionals, that moment is Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. It’s the ONE EPIC EVENT where the industry’s top...
Keys to a Campaign That Sticks
The National Restaurant Association has launched a wide-ranging awareness campaign, but its structure is within reach of groups of any size. Many associations develop public awareness campaigns to support their industries. But “awareness” alone isn’t a meaningful...
Detroit Keeps the Momentum Going This Fall
With world-class meeting facilities, seamless connectivity, and a team committed to success, planners can bring their biggest ideas to life in Detroit. When calendars fill quickly and event expectations continue to rise, meeting planners need a destination that offers...
Beyond the Attraction: The Infrastructure Behind Anaheim’s Meetings Appeal
Attendees make their way through the Anaheim Convention Center, the largest convention center on the West Coast. Anaheim may be synonymous with Disneyland Resort, but for meeting planners, the destination’s appeal extends far beyond its most famous attraction. That’s...
