The New Rules for Board Chairs

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

Many associations track the assets they look for in a volunteer leader. But the most valuable skills today are harder to quantify. What are the qualifications for a great board chair? Over the years, I’ve talked with plenty of associations that have developed matrices...

Leading vs. Reacting: Where Do You Fit?

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Uncategorized

The exhibitions and events industry isn’t slowing down, and neither should you. Industry professionals at a recent IAEE Women’s Insights Hour explored nine major trends reshaping our industry, with the conversation centering around valuable knowledge that benefits...
‘Capable Instead of Hopeless’

‘Capable Instead of Hopeless’

by | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

ECEF 2026 will take place on May 27 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. Edwina Kulego, who, in 2021, was named vice president of international business development at Informa Markets, the events organizer company whose portfolio comprises more than 450...
People on the Move

People on the Move

by | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES The Risk and Insurance Management Society has promoted Stuart Ruff-Lyon to chief commercial officer. He has been with RIMS for more than 13 years and was most recently chief events and sales officer. In his new role, Ruff-Lyon will oversee...