by Aidan | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Strong member retention rates don’t happen by accident. Learn how to spot shifts in behavior and combat disengagement at the moments when it matters most—well ahead of the renewal deadline. Most membership officers wait until the renewal deadline to fight for a...
by Aidan | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Mark Adams As a college student in the early 2000s, Mark Adams began using the internet to organize parties for hundreds of student communities across London universities. “It was a hell of a lot of fun,” said Adams, who will deliver a keynote at Convening APAC 2026...
by Aidan | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Editorial Note: Originally published in the March 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. As we observe International Women’s Day this month, I find myself thinking not just about celebrating the remarkable women who have shaped our industry, but about the...
by Aidan | Mar 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
So called “open debate” can often be just another path to rubber-stamping. Real disagreement requires digging in. “We welcome dissent here.” Executives and volunteer leaders love to say that, understanding that it’s important to include debate and fresh ideas. But...
by Aidan | Mar 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Participants take a physical stand on an issue in ‘Creative Tensions.’ People don’t leave the world at the door when they come to an event,” Alex Gallafent reminded the audience at the beginning of his PCMA Convening Leaders session, “More Than One Way to Think,” in...