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“Decent” Growth for Exhibitions, Says Research

Although underperforming against the wider economy, the exhibition industry continued to expand during the first quarter of 2018, according to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, which has published the first-quarter results of its periodic Index research report. The industry posted a “decent” year-over-year gain of 1.8 percent in the quarter. From Meetings & Conventions…

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Convention Centres: How the City Benefits

A $1.5 billion expansion of Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Center is underway. The Las Vegas Convention Center is getting $1.4 billion, the Moscone in San Francisco $500 million, the Orange County Convention Center in Florida around $500 million, and the Miami Beach Convention Center $620 million. But how are decisions behind these projects made? From Successful Meetings…

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No Pressure for a PCO: World Peace v. Fire and Fury

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may have met North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, but we now know that President Trump’s face-to-face with the Supreme Leader on June 12th won’t take place. Before it was officially cancelled, one Iceberg partner pondered the pressures for organisers of such meetings. From editor’s blog at Meetpie.com…

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30 May 2018

ASAE: Crafting Your Strategic Crisis Management Plan, Washington DC,...

The world has become a more dangerous place, and organizations that hold meetings need to be prepared to respond if an emergency arises. Reducing panic, ensuring safety, and containing liability are crucial goals of a strong crisis management plan. Crisis management plans are not one-size-fits-all. They need to be reviewed and revised regularly to incorporate external…

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18 August 2018

ASAE Association Law Symposium, Illinois, USA

The Association Law Symposium is the premiere event for association and nonprofit attorneys, in-house counsel, CEOs, COOs, and senior-level association executives who need to stay up-to-date on the most pressing legal issues in the association management industry. The symposium offers presentations and perspectives across a variety of topics with legal implications for associations, including human…

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18 August 2018

ASAE 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo, Illinois, USA

The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition is where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange resources, strategies, solutions, and more. Over three days of learning, growing, and finding inspiration, attendees gain a year’s worth of practical ideas and colleague support to fuel their work as leaders in the association industry.

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3 August 2018

ASAE Finance for the Non-Financial Manager, Washington DC, USA

HALF DAY COURSE – Designed for non-financially-oriented individuals, employees with new budgeting responsibilities, or people who are just looking to broaden their scope of knowledge. You’ll learn or review the basics of financial information—the key terms and concepts that even former humanities majors need to understand in order to succeed in thriving organizations. By the end…

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3 August 2018

ASAE Finance for the Non-Financial Manager, Washington DC, USA

FULL DAY COURSE:  Designed for non-financially-oriented individuals, employees with new budgeting responsibilities, or people who are just looking to broaden their scope of knowledge. You will start the day by learning or reviewing the basics of financial information and going over key terms and concepts so that the next time someone is talking about finances, you’ll…

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31 July 2018

ASAE Business of Meetings: The Art of Negotiations, Washington DC, USA

Negotiating successfully requires both an efficient process and “soft skills” that aid communication and interaction with others. By understanding all of these elements, you become well versed in the art of negotiations. This program, one of six courses in the Business of Meetings Certificate Program, reviews key tactics in contract negotiations and identifies concepts that you will…

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23 July 2018

ASAE Association Management Week, Illinois, USA

For those who are new to the profession or have less than five years of experience in the field, Association Management Week is composed of five one-day programs designed to build a strong understanding of the fundamentals and core functions of association management. Consider this block of courses the starting point on your association management career path….

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16 July 2018

ASAE Association Management Week, Washington DC, USA

For those who are new to the profession or have less than five years of experience in the field, Association Management Week is composed of five one-day programs designed to build a strong understanding of the fundamentals and core functions of association management. Consider this block of courses the starting point on your association management career…

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27 June 2018

ASAE Finance for the Non-Financial Manager, Washington DC, USA

HALF DAY COURSE – Designed for non-financially-oriented individuals, employees with new budgeting responsibilities, or people who are just looking to broaden their scope of knowledge. You’ll learn or review the basics of financial information—the key terms and concepts that even former humanities majors need to understand in order to succeed in thriving organizations. By the end…

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