The 2016 International Convention Center Conference (ICCC) is quickly approaching (October 27-29 in Pasadena, California), and one of our keynote speakers is Jim McCarthy, co-founder and CEO of Goldstar, the largest seller of half-price tickets to live entertainment. McCarthy is an 18

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see the words “convention center?” Don’t think too much; just hold on to that very first thought that pops into your head. Did it relate to a conference or trade show? Convention centers are built mainly for the purpose of confer

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) has awarded the prestigious 2016 Convention Center Lifetime Achievement Award to Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) Executive Director Frank Poe, an IAVM member since Jan. 1, 1980. The Lifetime Achievement Award, whic

The new Shenyang New World EXPO (EXPO) will play host to more than 7,000 delegates attending China’s Annual National Planning Conference 2016 (ANPC) September 24-26. “To host this prestigious event as EXPO’s opening event while celebrating the 60th anniversary Urban Planning Society o

The IAVM Foundation is proud to announce the Joseph A. Floreano Scholarship + Internship Program recipients for the 2016 International Convention Center Conference (ICCC), recognizing deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership, character, community involvement, and the potential