Association Conventions and Expos

Changemaker Gary Murakami is passionate about creating community, supporting marginalized industry members, and being a pillar of support to others in the industry.

Changemaker Heidi Henning did just that for the National Association of Realtors—and during the pandemic, no less.

The determined Keneisha Williams continues to build a community for Black event professionals, with plans for the group’s first hybrid event this fall.

The Live Events Coalition has exceeded expectations as a lobbying organization, speaking up for the meetings and events industry through the pandemic. Meet Changemakers Nancy Shaffer and Dwayne Thomas, the duo behind its success.

Celebrating individuals whose initiative and innovation are moving their organizations and the meetings industry forward

Today’s airfares are blowing meeting budgets out of the water—but that’s just one cost creating inflationary headaches.