Credibility That Lasts a Career

by | Oct 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Leighton H. (Lee) Williams, CEM Emeritus | Vice President of Sales | RPMXPO I have held the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation for over 25 years. From the beginning as an Account Executive through numerous progressive roles in management, the CEM...
Is Human Capacity the Next Frontier in Event Design?

Is Human Capacity the Next Frontier in Event Design?

by | Oct 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

The six guests of season 11 of the Convene Podcast, who explored how human capacity shapes event design AI promises more personalization. Agendas keep expanding. And attendees are expected to absorb more information than ever. Against that backdrop, six guests on...

How CEOs Can Better Support Their Boards

by | Oct 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

A new survey suggests that boards get clubby and blame-prone without the proper expertise. The staff leader should be prepared to help provide it. It can sometimes be difficult for boards to arrive at a consensus, but take heart: A majority of board members are sure...

Grow the Floor, Guard the Margin

by | Oct 1, 2026 | Uncategorized

Editorial Note: Originally published in the September 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. One of the questions I hear most often from organizers today is this: How do we not only retain, but grow our exhibitor base when budgets are tighter, competition for...
Sarah Schatz | PCMA Member Spotlight

Sarah Schatz | PCMA Member Spotlight

by | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized

Get to know PCMA Member Sarah Schatz, Strategic Account Director, AV Concepts. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? It all started when I was a student at Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management. The energy at Penn State is contagious, and from...