Marjaneh Majarwitz, CMP, was a life saver for her clients when Hurricane Ian blasted through Fort Myers, Fla., last fall.

For planners concerned about how strikes in Los Angeles or elsewhere could affect them, here’s some advice on negotiating stronger force majeure clauses.

After 25 years as part of a multi-association show, the American Physiological Society held its own event in 2023. The Changemaker behind the convention and trade show: Meeghan De Cagna, CAE, DES

Meet Maxwell Kelly, event manager at Oliver Kinross and a trailblazer for applying ChatGPT to session creation and event marketing.

Julie Pazina, national director of sales at Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, is bringing a meetings industry perspective to her other job: Nevada State Senator for District 12.

15 meeting professionals who exemplify the diverse and dynamic nature of the meetings and conventions industry, and demonstrate exceptional leadership in action.

What’s in: Plenty of personal interaction, mentoring, and great storytelling. What’s out: didactic learning, packed schedules, not knowing “why.”

The four-year-old service for hiring temporary event staff has expanded its services and reporting capabilities for enterprise clients.

A May meeting of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology was disrupted by an assault on a panelist, reminding planners of their critical risk-management responsibilities.

A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection.