People on the Move

People on the Move

Sharon HoughtonDestinations International has appointed Sharon Houghton as chief revenue officer. In this role she will lead revenue-focused strategies across DI’s products and tools portfolio and partnerships to drive member value and long-term financial...
Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco

Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco, sales manager at Messe München, knows the value of what she has absorbed from living and working in different...

10 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2026

10 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2026 As in-person events return to full scale in 2026, more organizers are actively exploring Cvent alternatives and Cvent competitors, not because Cvent stopped working, but because the way events are executed has...

Financial Group Launches AI Hub

As more industry-specific tools flood the market, the Financial Planning Association has partnered with an expert for updated guidance.  An association of finance professionals has launched a hub for training around generative AI, based on a year-long partnership with...
The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk

The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk

Networking at the “Women in Net Zero Mixer.” Net Zero Conference photos courtesy Ling Luo. When Drew Shula, founder and CEO of the green building consultancy, the Verdical Group, convened the first version of the gathering that would become the Net Zero Conference 13...

CEM Spotlight on Thamer Aljofi, CEM

Thamer Aljofi, CEM is a Communications Manager and Project Lead with extensive experience in exhibitions, events management and strategic communications. Over the past years, he has successfully led high-profile local and international projects, delivering innovative...