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Claire Smith Announces Retirement
Claire Smith, 2018 chair of the PCMA Board of Directors, speaks at Education Conference 2018 in Cleveland. (Jacob Slaton photo) Claire Smith, who served as PCMA’s first-ever supplier, Canadian, and non-U.S.-based Chair of PCMA’s Board of Directors in 2018, announced...
People on the Move
Michael McQuade The Seattle Convention Center will welcome Michael McQuade as senior advisor, commercial strategy in January. McQuade has served as the center’s director of sales since 1988 and served as an insightful contributor to the three expansions of the Arch...
Tips for Risk Readiness
ASAE’s Governance + Strategy forum is designed for high-level leadership. Two association execs share why it’s especially needed now. Disruptions, large and small, have defined 2025. For American associations, they have often circled around actions taken by the Trump...
Why Is Anxiety About AI Tools Outpacing Enthusiasm?
Anxiety around AI-enabled tools is increasing, and Americans are particularly worried about regulation and data privacy. AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot have exploded in popularity in recent years, launching a tech arms race to add AI capabilities to...
CEM Spotlight on Tina Altman, CEM
Tina Altman, CEM is the Director of Sales at International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) with 13 years of experience in the exhibitions and events industry. Known for building strong client relationships and driving revenue growth, she is passionate about...
Top 10 Best Event Floor Plan Software for 2026
Top 10 Best Event Floor Plan Software for 2026 Planning events in 2026 requires a level of precision and clarity that goes far beyond traditional venue sketches. Organizers now depend on event floor plan software to design layouts that are accurate, scalable, and easy...
