How Leaders Can Handle Overwork

by | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

Association staffs are often overburdened. Leaders can help by showing the benefits of taking more on, but they have to follow through. When people working in associations say they “wear many hats”—as they often do—they usually say it sweetly, as a kind of in-joke....

Mixed Economic Signals, Clear Exhibition Strategy

by | Oct 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Trade tariffs turning on and off. A new conflict in the Middle East pushing energy costs higher. And yet, corporate profits and investment are climbing. For those trying to plan their exhibition...
People on the Move

People on the Move

by | Oct 14, 2026 | Uncategorized

Josh Valasek Josh Valasek has been appointed director of business events sales at Visit Pittsburgh. He most recently served as a national account executive for Meet Minneapolis and was previously director of sales and marketing for Pittsburgh’s Oaklander Hotel. Dennis...

Three Tips for Making a Grant Effective

by | Oct 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

A small medical society couldn’t handle a big grant alone. A smart long-term partnership was able to help. In 2023, the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) was invited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to apply for a $2 million grant to develop guidance...

Why Expo! Expo! is Worth Every Second

by | Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

Editorial Note: Originally published in the October 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. It’s a question we all ask ourselves when deciding whether to attend an event, and Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is no different: With budgets tight...