Navigating shifts in the business world and larger society is nothing new to the National Black MBA Association.

Minority Conferences Face Lower Attendance

The effects of anti-DEI policies are being felt by associations representing minority professionals, particularly when it comes to their events. Here’s how the National Black MBA Association is navigating those changes and other macroeconomic shifts.

In partnership with Freeman, eXp completely reimagined their Expo Hall to be more central to the attendee journey.

Inside a 90-Day Meeting Makeover

Embracing people-first design helped 2026 Visionary Awards finalist Mindy Grubb reimagine eXp Realty’s 5,000-person flagship annual event in just three months.

LGBT MPA members connect at The Little Gay Pub during Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy LGBT MPA.

Reimagining Event Inclusivity From the Inside Out

Association planner and 2026 Visionary Awards Finalist Kyle Jordan talks about how his volunteer leadership at the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association has helped him reimagine inclusivity for his own events portfolio.

5 Marketing Strategies From the Savannah Bananas

The Savannah Bananas recently inked a deal with ESPN, ABC, and Disney+ to stream 25 games in 2026 — proof of their large and growing fan base. Here’s how events can take a page from their marketing playbook to cultivate a strong following.

Generative AI models have changed the way event marketers approach content strategy.

Your Content Using AI

One of the greatest opportunities for leveraging AI in 2026 for your session content is not creating more of it, but rather chunking it into digestible, bite-sized snacks.

Bridging Our Divides

We live in a polarized world. How can events bring people together and restore civility without glossing over our differences and challenges?

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