Kara Dao is Breaking Barriers and Building Belonging

Kara Dao is Breaking Barriers and Building Belonging

by | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE The exhibitions and events industry has yet another trailblazer to celebrate. Kara Dao, CEM Fellow, DES received the prestigious IAEE Cathy Breden Woman of Achievement Award last year – an honor that...

How to Make a Listening Tour Work

by | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Hearing out member and staff concerns is valuable, especially for new leaders. But you need an action plan too. “I’m just here to listen.” Those can be the most important five words a leader can say when they enter a new role—or safest and most passive. No question,...

Rethinking Revenue in the Experience Economy

by | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized

Editorial Note: Originally published in the February 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. Our industry has reached a critical inflection point. The traditional playbook for trade show engagement is not only aging out; it’s misaligned with how today’s attendees...
Think Bold and Meet Bolder in Dallas

Think Bold and Meet Bolder in Dallas

by | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized

The Hilton Anatole stands tall in Dallas’s glittering nighttime skyline, just one of the city’s grand—and newly restored—hotel offerings. Dallas isn’t just growing, it’s soaring with a globally recognized culinary scene, vibrant Arts District, and thriving nightlife....