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Preserving Their Stories
More than 700 professionals who work in African American museums and cultural institutions gathered in Charleston last summer for a vibrant exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Blazing New Trails
The Professional TrailBuilders Association joined with American Trails to host the latest International Trails Summit, bringing together more than 850 industry professionals for three days in Madison, Wisconsin.
Grounds for Gathering
This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to demonstrate the work of its members via a social-impact initiative at the conference’s host destination.
Candy Retailers Come Together for a Confectionery Convention
Retailers gathered in Kentucky in April to collaborate on the making, packaging, and marketing of candy.
Inside a Gathering of Finance Officers
In April, the Native American Finance Officers Association held its 43rd annual conference in New Orleans, marrying tech and tradition to maximize engagement.
Teachers Meet in D.C. to Share STEM Teaching and Research Practices
As part of its mission to promote the vital role science plays in human advancement, the Society for Science hosts gatherings where both middle-school and high-school teachers can share ideas.
Taking Library Services on the Road: How Bookmobiles and Outreach Programs Serve the Underserved
At the 2024 Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) Conference, library professionals showcased innovative ways they bring books, resources, and support to communities often left behind — from Alzheimer’s caregivers to incarcerated youth. But funding and recognition remain key challenges.
Medical Professionals Going to Extremes
The annual World Extreme Medicine (WEM) Conference has taken place for several years — and will be held again in 2025 — in dedicated conference space at Edinburgh, Scotland’s Dynamic Earth science center.
A More Sustainable Ski Industry
In December, the second annual Ski Industry Climate Summit took place at sports trade show and business festival ISPO Munich, exploring the effects of global warming on the industry and ways to make operations more environmentally friendly.
Participants’ Passion and Commitment for Chinatowns Energize Summit
Chinatown leaders from the U.S. and Canada gather to tackle safety, economic revitalization, and cultural preservation in neighborhoods across North America.
Chef Conference Cooks Up Conversations From Coast to Coast
In Philadelphia and Los Angeles, chefs and industry pros gather to tackle critical issues impacting chefs and hospitality workers such as mental health and the challenges women face.
Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention
Fireworks — and industry issues, government regulations, new technologies, and more — light up the American Pyrotechnics Association Annual Meeting & Convention.