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In the Age of Endless Content, People Choose Connection

Ahead of his Convening APAC keynote on April 12, global innovation strategist Mark Adams, a former chief innovation officer at Vice Media and longtime advisor to major brands, creators, and public figures, shares how his early experiences at the dawn of social media shaped his lifelong work on signal detection, network theory, and digital transformation. Plus, why he thinks the events industry is positioned for its biggest opportunity in human history.

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.

Welcome cards, handwritten by a member of the FICP staff or board, were given to every person who came through registration at the the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals' most recent annual conference.

The Power of a Simple Welcome

Great hospitality doesn’t have to cost a lot. Sometimes a simple, intentional gesture can be the most powerful.

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

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