Drummers kept the beat as the Spokane Tribe of Indians dancers performed.

How the Spokane Convention Center Turned a Reception Into a Site Inspection

A progressive opening reception gave a group of association management industry professionals the chance to see the ins and outs of a convention center in a far more engaging way than a formal facility tour, with performances by the Spokane Tribe of Indians dancers as part of the experience.

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 — like a handwritten note — can be the most powerful.

People on the Move

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

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.

Shimal Jaykant, DES, SEPC

Shimal Jaykant, DES, SEPC, conference & events manager for Medical Conference Partners, is leaning into AI for content personalization, faster insights from feedback, and smarter planning workflows, while being transparent about how we use it and protecting delegate trust.

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