Meetings

From the vibrant hustle of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metroplex to the Gulf Coast waterfronts of Galveston, check out what not to miss in east Texas.

It was wonderful to see so many of our members from all aspects of the association industry. The TSAE community gathered to learn from and to bring out the best in each other. Save the Date for 2024! New Ideas Annual Conference September 15-17, 2024 • The Woodlands Resort • The Woodlands, TX

Networking Ambassadors have the power to greatly enhance human connections and cultivate a sense of belonging at business events.

There's plenty to see and do in the cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex: history, sports, shopping, and eats and great places to meet!

Rediscover and see what's new in South Texas. Family-favorite attractions from theme parks to museums await, and convention and meeting attendees can work and play hard along the Gulf Coast. Visitors can even catch a solar eclipse event on April 8, 2024.

When we talk about successful event planning, the emphasis is quite often on the word "planning" and all the tools and techniques we employ to ensure a successful event. But what about after the event? How well do we evaluate/measure the success of the event, and do we spend the time necessary discussing what went well and where there is room for improvement?

From Amarillo and the legendary Route 66 in the Panhandle through El Paso's downtown renaissance in West Texas, come see the latest attractions and happenings!

How do we find just the right mix of structured programming while offering opportunities for organic networking and some fun too? There are several ways to incorporate some "downtime" that keeps attendees engaged – without burning them out.

Check out music, art, history and more in some of the fastest-growing cities in west and central Texas.

I recently attendeded ConferenceDirect's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference (D22) at the Hilton City Center in Denver, CO. This represented the organization’s first annual event bringing together a diverse group of meeting professionals, ConferenceDirect associates, and industry partners to explore a range of DEI topics and how they affect meetings and events.