Association Conventions and Expos

For its Convening Leaders 2023 conference, the Professional Convention Management Association used its third digital strategy in as many years. The latest one is likely to stick.

MCI’s Association Engagement Index finds only a “moderate” engagement level overall, but also finds areas where engagement can be deepened—including meetings.

A February agreement with a large developer will bring Detroit more gathering space and guest rooms for big events, including the 2027 NCAA Final Four tournament.

The Professional Convention Management Association is now supporting ECA’s work speaking out on the importance of business events for economic growth and job creation.

For its 40th anniversary convention in January, the North American Veterinary Community used a 1980s theme—and 1983 registration fees—to generate buzz. The result: record attendance that included 9,500 first-timers.