Navigating Our Industry’s Digital Awakening

by | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Editorial Note: Originally published in the August 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how fundamentally our industry has changed and, more importantly, where we’re headed. As I speak with organizers, suppliers and...
Report: Association Boards Need to Be Crisis-Ready

Report: Association Boards Need to Be Crisis-Ready

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

The recommendations, which include input from participants in a dedicated LinkedIn group, focuses on board preparedness, staff relationships and more. A new report on association board practices asks association leaders to pursue board structures that are more...
People on the Move

People on the Move

by | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

Jim Cook Jim Cook has assumed his new role as the CEO and President of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, where he will guide overall strategic direction and operations as well as the ongoing $557-million facility improvement plan. Cook has more than...
Why Charlotte Should Be Your Next Meeting Destination

Why Charlotte Should Be Your Next Meeting Destination

by | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

From world-class venues to vibrant dining, arts, and entertainment, the Queen City delivers unforgettable experiences for everyone. Let’s take a closer look at what’s waiting in Charlotte, NC. The post Why Charlotte Should Be Your Next Meeting Destination appeared...
Planning for Extreme Weather

Planning for Extreme Weather

by | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

To date, planning protocol has been to consider weather in a short-term way. The time has come for a shift in thinking about climate risk much earlier in the event-planning process. Sustainability consultant Shawna McKinley, an instructor at the British Columbia...