Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson engaged Voices in Advocacy’s Roger Rickard, the leading expert on political advocacy in the meetings industry and beyond, to gauge how the 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and now 20% on China—and reciprocal actions by those nations—may impact the industry.

How can we lead with greater empathy? Reem Ismail, clinical practice liaison, explores how the training healthcare providers receive to harness empathy in patient care can offer valuable lessons for leaders in any industry—helping them lead with more compassion, connection and impact.

Former Freeman CEO Bob Priest-Heck discusses Inside Live Events, a book about meeting planning he co-authored with Freeman Chair of the Board Carrie Freeman Parsons.

Michael Krouse, president and CEO of Ontario, California's GOCAL, shares details surrounding the massive expansions and new projects in this SoCal standout between L.A. and Palm Springs.

Ksenija Polla, director, international development, Talley Management Group, shares her top tips on how to make 2025 your most successful, balanced and bold year yet.

Tyler Davidson checked in with David Peckinpaugh, president and CEO of Maritz, at PCMA's Convening Leaders event in Houston to discover findings from two major, recent Maritz surveys and what they reveal about the incentive market. 

Tyler Davidson sat down with Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, and Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center, to discover what’s new in one the most popular meeting destinations in North America.

In this Trendsetter Tuesday episode, Eric Zimmerman, CEO of TripZero, shares his personal sustainability journey and offers practical tips for greening your next event.

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, discusses how leaders can navigate the balance between addressing immediate challenges and preparing their organizations for a sustainable, future-focused success.

Mandi Graziano wears many hats. Besides being vice president, global accounts at HPN Global, she’s also a sales coach, podcast host, author, professional speaker and now, a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter. Here’s how she stays motivated and inspired.