by Jessika Spearing | Oct 30, 2024 | IAVM, Industry News, Member News
The IAVM’s Venue Professional magazine’s November/December 2024 issue is now available for VMA members to access online. Under the VMA / IAVM affiliation agreement, all VMA Members automatically receive reciprocal membership of the IAVM and access to the new digital...
by Jessika Spearing | Oct 22, 2024 | Blog, From the CEO's Desk
By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO The art and science of managing attendee behaviour is central to the practice of venue management. Richard Thaler’s Nudge: The Final Edition offers insights into behavioral economics and choice architecture that can serve as valuable...
by Jessika Spearing | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, From the CEO's Desk
By Joel Edmondson, VMA CEO In the high-pressure, fast-paced world of venue management, where the stakes are high and events can be unpredictable, the concept of vulnerability in leadership isn’t always top of mind. Aren’t we here to just safely get...
by Jessika Spearing | Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, IAVM, Venue Management School
The Venue Management School (VMS) is renowned for offering students the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced professionals in the industry, and this year, we’re excited to introduce our distinguished IAVM International Exchange Guest Instructor,...
by Jessika Spearing | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Member News, Venue Management School
We recently caught up with Jay Mejica AVM, the Event Services Manager at the Darwin Convention Centre and a proud graduate of the Venue Management School (VMS). With a wealth of experience in venue management, Jay shared valuable insights for those considering...