With groundbreaking events, award-winning initiatives, and strong economic impact, the MBCC ends the year stronger than ever. In 2025, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), South Florida’s largest convention center has welcomed over 537,000 guests across 143 regional, national, an

The City of Fresno has announced the selection of VenuWorks and ATG Entertainment as the new managing partners for the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center. This partnership will oversee operations for the complex—including the Fresno Convention Center, Valdez Hall, Selland Aren

The Seattle Convention Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael McQuade to Senior Advisor, Commercial Strategy, reporting directly to Jennifer LeMaster, President & CEO effective January 1, 2026. This transition marks a significant step in advancing the Center’s fu

Peggy Daidakis, 74, was the first woman to run a major convention center in the U.S., taking the helm of The Baltimore Convention Center in 1986. Daidakis, who passed away quietly at home Dec. 12, was an icon in Baltimore, totally identified with that destination city until the day sh

Please welcome our newest members who joined IAVM in November 2025. Thank you for being a part of the association! Also, let us get to know you better by participating in the I Am Venue Management series. Please visit here to share your story and photo. Nouran Abdelrazik, BC Place, Va