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Article: The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0300

This episode has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Learn more at visitanaheim.org/meetings.

How a sustainability event grew from a small meeting into a global gathering — and embedded its values into every facet of its design along the way.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk: https://www.pcma.org/net-zero-conference-design/

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Interview: From Chaos to Calm: Pauline Nguyen on Self‑Leadership in Times of Change

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This week on the Convene Podcast, we are joined by award‑winning spiritual entrepreneur and restaurateur Pauline Nguyen ahead of her keynote at Convening APAC. Pauline brings a masterclass in self‑leadership, emotional literacy, and navigating pressure with grace. From understanding the wisdom of emotions to designing truly sensory event experiences, Pauline offers practical, grounding tools for every event organizer.

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Follow Pauline Nguyen: https://pauline-nguyen.com/

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Convene Series: Designing Events for Everyone: Laura Nelson on Sober Inclusivity and Wellness

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.

In this episode, author, speaker and founder of Sober Life Rocks, Laura Nelson shares why event planners need to rethink alcohol-centric networking and create spaces that welcome everyone—whether they drink or not. From practical tips for offering non-alcoholic options to strategies for balancing socializing and wellness, this conversation is a must-listen for planners committed to DEI and attendee wellbeing.

Links:

· The Inclusive Event Planner (free download): https://lauranelsonspeaks.com/books

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Convene Article: Setting the Tone for Civility

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

A code of conduct for events should go beyond preventing harassment and set the standard for treating fellow participants with respect.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Setting the Tone for Civility: https://www.pcma.org/setting-the-tone/

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Convene Interview: Running Into the Unknown: Natalie Dau’s Blueprint for High‑Performance Leadership

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this Interview, Guinness World Record holder and endurance athlete Natalie Dau shares the mindset, tools, and truths she learned from running 1,000 km—twice—through unpredictable terrain and extreme conditions. Ahead of her keynote at Convening APAC, she explains how leaders can build a platform, not a pedestal, and how vulnerability becomes a superpower for mobilizing teams, communities, and audiences.

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Convene Series: Scaling Culinary Medicine: How ACLM Transformed Event Dining and Education

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.

Discover how the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) turned plant-based dining into an immersive learning experience for thousands of attendees. In this episode, Julie Holtgrave shares the behind-the-scenes story of creating a large-scale culinary activation, overcoming unexpected challenges, and inspiring healthcare professionals to integrate culinary medicine into their practice. Learn practical tips for planners on designing engagement-driven events and why food can be a powerful tool for education and connection.

Links:

· This Medical Meeting Builds Wellness Into the Program: https://www.pcma.org/medical-meeting-build-wellness-program/

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Article: More Than Hacking It

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

A speedy win at the Convening Leaders 2026 Spark Hackathon was the result of years of combined experience and experimentation among three strangers.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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More Than Hacking It: https://www.pcma.org/more-than-hacking-it/

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Convene Interview: Knife Skills and Life Skills: How Chef Alexa Williams Found Her Purpose at Philabundance Community Kitchen

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this Interview, Senior Editor Jennifer N. Dienst speaks with Chef Alexa Williams, a graduate of the Philabundance Community Kitchen training program and a line cook at Fork in Philadelphia. Alexa shares how a SNAP-eligible, food-bank-based program gave her technical kitchen skills, ServSafe certification, emotional resilience and a path into one of the city’s most respected restaurants.

Links:

Learn more about Philabundance and the Philabundance Community Kitchen: https://www.philabundance.org/

Filling a Hospitality Talent Gap While Giving Back: New Initiative Uplifts a Community: https://www.pcma.org/philabundance-kitchen-kickstart/

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Convene Series: Cutting Event Food Waste with ReFED’s Jacquelyn Chi

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.

ReFED’s Jacquelyn Chi joins us to unpack where events can cut the most food waste—starting in the RFP. From portion sizing and plate strategy to donation partners and liability myths, this episode delivers practical steps that save money, reduce emissions, and increase community impact.

Links:

· Solution Provider Directory: insights-engine.refed.org/solution-provider-directory

· Insights Engine: insights.refed.org/

· From Surplus to Solutions report: refed.org/downloads/refed-us-food-waste-report-2025.pdf

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Convene Article: Bridging Our Divides

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

We live in a polarized world. How can events bring people together and restore civility without glossing over our differences and challenges?

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Bridging Our Divides: https://www.pcma.org/bridging-our-divides/

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Convene Interview: Fueling Transformation: How Convene 4 Climate’s Foundational Partners Are Changing Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Convene 4 Climate’s foundational partners from Destination Canada, Meet in Ireland, Marina Bay Sands and United Airlines share how they are moving beyond performative sustainability to collective, regenerative climate action in business events. Learn how they embed sustainability by design, collaborate across borders, and take clients on a shared journey toward lower-carbon, higher-impact meetings.

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Convene Series: Lene Midtgaard on Nudging Greener Menus: MeetDenmark’s Playbook for Low-Carbon Catering

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.

In this episode, MeetDenmark’s Lene Midtgaard unpacks simple, taste-first nudges that make event catering more sustainable—default plant-forward menus, smarter buffet design, and language that wins over flexitarians while keeping meat as a small option.

Links:

Plant-Rich Dining Experiences for Conferences and Meetings. A Guide for Kitchen and Serving Staff: https://tinyurl.com/GuideMeetDenmark
Guide and podcasts to plant-based food experiences MeetDenmark: https://www.wonderfulcopenhagen.dk/meetdenmark/hjem/guide-og-podcasts-til-plantebaserede-madoplevelser

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Convene Article: Filling a Hospitality Talent Gap While Giving Back: New Initiative Uplifts a Community

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200

For more than 25 years, a Philadelphia food bank has provided low-income residents a pathway to employment in food service. A new partnership with the Philadelphia CVB and Michelin seeks to elevate and expand career opportunities for those students while filling a need in the local hospitality sector.

Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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Filling a Hospitality Talent Gap While Giving Back: New Initiative Uplifts a Community: https://www.pcma.org/philabundance-kitchen-kickstart/

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Convene Interview: Convene 4 Climate - Key Takeaways on Collaboration, Measurement, and Industry Transformation

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we break down the biggest takeaways from Convene 4 Climate — from the growing hunger for collaboration to the need for clearer data, unified standards, and a mindset shift toward innovation‑driven sustainability. Joining the conversation are three leaders helping shape that future: Rachael Riggs, General Manager of Environmental Strategy at Maritz, known for her work in ESG strategy, carbon reporting, and wellbeing‑centered event design; Kit Lykketoft, Director of the Copenhagen Convention Bureau, whose career spans social innovation, city‑level transformation, and advancing sustainable, legacy‑driven events; and Tanya Popeau, PCMA’s Head of Global Sustainability, a former UN advisor with deep expertise in using innovation to drive systemic change. Together, they share what inspired them in Rotterdam — and what the business events industry needs next to translate ambition into meaningful climate action.

Mentioned Links:

Convene 4 Climate Report: https://convene4climate.org/c4c-report/

Sustainability Hub for Events (SHE): https://she.gevme.com/login

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Convene Series: From Waste to Wonder—Chef Andrew Cooper’s Recipe for a Greener Kitchen

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.

In this episode, Andrew Cooper, Executive Chef at La Quinta Resort & Club and Pyramid Global Hospitality’s 2025 Manager of the Year, shares how sustainability, storytelling, and creativity go hand in hand in a luxury kitchen. From transforming food waste with the Orca, to creating “Is This Really Vegan?” menus that surprise even meat lovers, Chef Andrew shows how sustainability can inspire—not limit—culinary innovation. He also explains how local sourcing, chef empowerment, and storytelling are helping La Quinta redefine what luxury dining means today.

Links:

Chef Andrew Cooper Presenting the Orca: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-28HBGuDvP/

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Convene Article: An Artist in Residence Inspired Deeper Connections at This Association’s Annual Meeting

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

How a First Nations artist’s live carving sparked a four-day-long conversation at an International Academy of Trial Lawyers meeting.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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An Artist in Residence Inspired Deeper Connections at This Association’s Annual Meeting: https://www.pcma.org/artist-in-residence-inspired-deeper-connections/

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Convene Interview: Collective Intelligence, Net Zero Cities, and the Future of Business Events with Peter Baeck

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Innovation expert Peter Baeck joins the Convene Podcast to unpack how collective intelligence, hybrid human–AI collaboration, and ambitious net zero goals can reshape business events. Discover how to move beyond basic sustainability, rebuild trust, and design events that become real catalysts for climate action and community impact.

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Convene Series: Rethinking Event F&B: Waste, Allergens, and Real ROI With Tracy Stuckrath

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.

Food and beverage (F&B) remain the biggest line item in most event budgets — and the first place planners hope to cut. In this conversation Eating at a Meeting host Tracy Stuckrath joins us to unpack how to move beyond “cost per plate” and start measuring real F&B value. Tracy shares data-driven strategies to right-size orders, reduce food waste, and negotiate smarter with venues, while also designing inclusive menus that protect attendee safety and reduce legal risk as allergen-labeling regulations tighten.

Links:

· Eating at a Meeting Podcast: www.eatingatameeting.com

· Episode with Tyra Warner - Contracting Food and Beverage During a Pandemic: eatingatameeting.com/51-contracting-food-and-beverage-during-a-pandemic

· Episodes with Ryan Gembala: eatingatameeting.com/guests/ryan-gembala

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Convene Article: A Connection-Building Exercise That Draws Out Event Participants

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In keeping with its goal of having participants reimagine the traditional conference model, the inaugural The Conference for Conferences kicked off with an offbeat icebreaker.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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A Connection-Building Exercise That Draws Out Event Participants: https://www.pcma.org/how-to-create-connections-at-events/

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Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] From Feedback to Action: Holly Ransom’s Top Convening Leaders Takeaways for Event Professionals

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we sit down with global leadership expert and CL26 mainstage moderator Holly Ransom to unpack the most powerful insights from Philadelphia—spanning Adam Grant’s “second score,” Trevor Noah’s reminder to ask “What’s the point?”, the accelerating impact of AI on business events, navigating geopolitical noise, and the essential role of empathy, curiosity, and intentional joy in leadership. Holly also shares personal stories, practical frameworks, and a challenge for everyone: stop being a “knower” and start being a “doer.”

Visit Holly Ransom’s website: https://hollyransom.com/

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Convene Article: Fixing a Broken Conference Model

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

At The Conference for Conferences, participants explored what events rooted in participant experience and connection could look like.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Fixing a Broken Conference Model: https://www.pcma.org/fixing-a-broken-conference-model/

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Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] Building Sustainable Success Without Burning Out with Erin Stafford

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, keynote speaker and self‑described “recovering type‑A overachiever” Erin Stafford talks about what sustainable success really looks like. Erin shares why the very traits that make high performers so successful — ambition, resilience, perfectionism — often take them straight into burnout. She explains how tiny micro shifts, not dramatic routines, help leaders and teams maintain energy in high‑pressure roles, especially in fast‑paced environments like event planning.

Erin Stafford’s Book:

The Type A Trap: https://erinstafford.com/book

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Convene Article: This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine Collaboration

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0200

How a national leadership conference amplifies the impact of a powerful network of Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine Collaboration: https://www.pcma.org/divine-nine-conference/

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Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] How to Lead Through Disruption: Jay Kiew on Change Fluency and Resilient Teams

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, keynote speaker and innovation strategist Jay Kiew introduces the concept of change fluency—the ability to view change as an opportunity rather than a threat—and shares why mindset, not management, is the key to navigating complexity. Drawing on behavioral science, personal experiences with resilience, and insights from conversations with event strategists, he explores how to combat change fatigue, leverage micro‑moments, design for serendipity, and adopt a mindset that shifts from “what’s present” to “what’s possible.”

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Change Fluency: https://www.changefluency.com/book

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Convene Article: How to Make Subvention Programs Work Harder

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

A recent study shows that the current funding model to encourage group business falls short in significant areas beyond economics.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.

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How to Make Subvention Programs Work Harder: https://www.pcma.org/hov-destinations-can-work-with-groups-on-subvention/

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Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] Leading with Empathy: Jahkini Bisselink on Cultural Intelligence and Generational Connection

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, global foresight leader Jahkini Bisselink shares actionable insights on creating authentic connections, bridging generational gaps, and balancing technology with human interaction. From the concept of Kletzkassa (or chit chat counters) to mutual mentorship and digital etiquette, discover strategies to foster trust and inclusion in a rapidly changing world.

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Convene Article: Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

How Spark can help planners combat the late registration trend by uncovering patterns in their own registration data and finding ways to spur prospective audiences to action.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches: pcma.org/using-ai-registration-data/

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Convene Talk: Meetings Market Survey 2025: Insights on AI, DEI, Sustainability, and Industry Shifts

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, the Editors unpack the findings of Convene’s annual Meetings Market Survey, revealing how planners are navigating 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and evolving expectations around DEI and sustainability. Discover why business models are shifting, how AI adoption is creating both opportunities and divides, and what planners predict for 2026.

Links:

· What’s Next?: https://www.pcma.org/whats-next-33nd-mms/

· HBR: Leaders Assume Employees Are Excited About AI. They’re Wrong: https://hbr.org/2025/11/leaders-assume-employees-are-excited-about-ai-theyre-wrong

Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/

Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Article: How Convening Leaders 2026 Is Embracing Sustainability

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Thanks to a combination of careful planning and strategic partnerships, PCMA’s annual meeting keeps raising its own standards for event sustainability.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.

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How Convening Leaders 2026 Is Embracing Sustainability: pcma.org/convening-leaders-2026-embracing-sustainability/

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Convene Talk: Celebrating 40 Years of Convene: Stories, Milestones, and What’s Ahead at Convening Leaders

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

As Convene marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, the team reflects on their first experiences with the meetings industry, shares behind-the-scenes stories, and previews what’s coming at PCMA Convening Leaders in Philadelphia. From the evolution of conferences to the power of community and design, this episode dives into the history, impact, and future of events. Plus, hear personal journeys that led our editors to Convene and why this industry continues to inspire.

Links:

· Register for Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/

Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/

Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Article: Planners Under Pressure

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0200

While it may be universally accepted that event planning is stressful in nature, there’s a lack of research to support — and mitigate — it. Angelika Bazarnik is “filling the gap” to change that, and she has some ideas about how stress contributes to planners’ salary dissatisfaction.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Planners Under Pressure: https://www.pcma.org/industry-under-pressure-stress/

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Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] Designing Dynamic Digital Experiences: Devon Montgomery Pasha on Hosting CL26 Online

PCMA Convene Magazine — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Devon Montgomery Pasha, the digital experience host for PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, shares her vision for creating an intentional, immersive virtual environment. She explains how her SPARK methodology, rooted in empathy-driven design, shaped the digital experience and reveals how participants can feel connected, activated, and inspired—no matter where they are in the world.

Register to attend Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/

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Convene Talk: Connecting the Dots at Convening Leaders: Zanny Minton Beddoes, Adam Grant, Trevor Noah & Tabitha Brown

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, the Convene editorial team previews the main stage lineup at Convening Leaders 2026 — including The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes, organizational psychologist Adam Grant, actress and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown, and comedian and bestselling author Trevor Noah. They explore how these keynotes and their talks will shape the rest of the conversations in Philadelphia.

Links:

· Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes: https://www.pcma.org/joining-the-dots-with-zanny-minton-beddoes/

· Register for Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

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Convene Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group Needs

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

More new-build and convention center renovations are designed for integration into the larger community, creating mixed-use spaces for convention-goers and locals alike.

Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group Needs: https://www.pcma.org/meeting-different-needs-convention-centers/

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Convene Interview: Franziska Seehausen on Sustainable Innovation, Good Tech, and Designing Systems for Change

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, designer and Comat Studio founder Franziska Seehausen shares what leadership needs to look like for 2030 and beyond. Franziska breaks down three essential traits for today’s leaders — empathy, trust, and courage — and explains how her own journey from Adidas to systems-focused studio owner shifted her view of sustainability from a technical challenge to a human and relational one. She also draws clear parallels to the events industry, showing how these leadership traits and systemic approaches can strengthen collaboration, drive innovation, and accelerate meaningful sustainability progress in business events too.

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Convene Series: Tahira Endean on Measuring Joy, Leading Change, and Designing Events That Connect

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.

In this season finale, Tahira Endean — change management facilitator, author, speaker, university instructor, and curator of IMEX’s education program — shares why joy deserves a place among event KPIs. She explains how measuring joy can reveal true attendee engagement, how creative design can foster belonging, and why leading change with courage matters more than ever for event professionals preparing for 2026 and beyond.

Mentioned Links:

Intentional Event Design Our Professional Opportunity: https://a.co/d/0SNLN1C

Our KPI is Joy: How Live Events Catalyze Happiness, Productivity and Trust: https://a.co/d/hDHTjYT

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Convene Article: Budgeting for the New Normal

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

A recent PCMA Institute webinar offered strategies for managing expenses in the current market and budgeting for the coming year.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Budgeting for the New Normal: https://www.pcma.org/budgeting-for-the-new-normal/

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Convene Talk: How Convening Leaders 2026 Bakes Sustainability Into the Experience

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, the team previews how Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia is weaving sustainability into every touchpoint—from right-sized F&B and food-recovery partnerships to standardized, reusable show floors, digital signage, walkable logistics, and post-event carbon accounting. We also spotlight behind-the-scenes venue practices that make greener choices the default.

Links:

· How Convening Leaders 2026 Is Embracing Sustainability: https://www.pcma.org/convening-leaders-2026-embracing-sustainability/

· What Meeting Planners Can Do to Reduce Food Waste: https://www.pcma.org/what-meeting-planners-can-do-reduce-food-waste/

· Register for Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

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Convene Series: Rethinking Sponsorships and Exhibitions with Sean Soth and Dan Cole: Building ROI, Trust, and Value in 2026

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.

Sponsorship and exhibition models are evolving fast — and the old “pay-to-play” mindset no longer cuts it. In this episode, Sean Soth, President at Hi-Fidelity Group, Inc., and Dan Cole, Sr. Director, Exposition Sales at AVIXA’s InfoComm, share how event professionals can meet sponsors’ rising ROI expectations, design bespoke activations, and strengthen long-term partnerships through data, collaboration, and trust.

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Convene Article: What Science Has to Say About How to Use AI

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0200

The evidence is mounting that leaning too heavily on AI can affect our ability to think critically and retain information. Here’s how to stay in the driver’s seat.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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What Science Has to Say About How to Use AI: https://www.pcma.org/what-science-has-to-say-about-using-ai/

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Convene Talk: The Stories We Loved in 2025: Fast Tracks, Inclusive Awards, Accessibility Wins and Everyday Work Joy

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode, the Convene Editors are swapping their favorite Convene stories from 2025 — from events that redefined attendee engagement to stories that challenged how we think about inclusion, accessibility, and workplace culture. Join Jen, Michelle, Barbara, and Kate for a behind-the-scenes look at the reporting that inspired them most — and a glimpse at what’s next for Convene.

Links:

· Fast Company’s Secret to Event Success: Fast Tracks With Top Innovators: https://www.pcma.org/fast-company-secret-event-success-fast-tracks-innovators/

· How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature: https://www.pcma.org/rei-coop-events-are-inclusive-in-nature/

· This Medical Meeting Builds Wellness Into the Program: https://www.pcma.org/medical-meeting-build-wellness-program/

· How ASCRS Rebooted Its Awards Ceremony to Increase Audience Engagement: https://www.pcma.org/award-ceremony-increase-audience-engagement/

· Fixing a Broken Conference Model: https://www.pcma.org/fixing-a-broken-conference-model/

· This Negative TikTok Was Turned Into a Teachable Moment: https://www.pcma.org/negative-tik-tok-teachable-moment/

· Can Work Be Fun?: https://www.pcma.org/can-work-be-fun/

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: Michelle Mason on Rebuilding Association Value: Revenue Models, Retention, and “Conscious Inclusion”

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.

Associations are under pressure to grow revenue, retain members, and stay relevant—often with fewer resources and more uncertainty. In this conversation, ASAE President & CEO Michelle Mason explains why the old business model is over and what’s working now: prioritizing retention, listening to the real “voice of the member,” reading behavioral data (not just surveys), and designing hybrid, distributed experiences that keep engagement alive year-round. She also shares ASAE’s “conscious inclusion” approach to DEI amid polarization, how to cultivate next-gen leaders without losing institutional wisdom, and why future-focused leadership means taking smart risks on behalf of your community.

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Convene Article: Inside a Gathering of Finance Officers

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In April, the Native American Finance Officers Association held its 43rd annual conference in New Orleans, marrying tech and tradition to maximize engagement.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Inside a Gathering of Finance Officers: https://www.pcma.org/gathering-of-finance-officers/

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Convene Interview: Values Behind the Numbers: David Allison on What the 2025 Salary Survey Reveals About Event Planners

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

How can understanding what matters most to people reshape the future of work in events? In this conversation, David Allison, CEO and founder of the Valuegraphics Project, joins Magdalina Atanassova to unpack insights from Convene’s 2025 Salary Survey — from the widening gap between job satisfaction and pay to the deep role of community and recognition in planner happiness.

Mentioned Links:

Convene Salary Survey 2025: https://www.convene-digital.org/convene/library/page/october_2025/48/
Values Identifier: https://www.valuesidentifier.com/
Resources: https://www.davidallisoninc.com/resources
Maximizing Impact with Michael Bungay Stanier: How Event Planners Can Lead with Curiosity and Coaching: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/convene-series-maximizing-impact-with-michael-bungay/id1038121106?i=1000676042953
The Death of Demographics: Valuegraphic Marketing for a Values-Driven World: https://a.co/d/fa9PF6B

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Convene Series: Trust, Budgets & Hybrid Impact: MC2’s Ben Nazario & Bruno Silva on Event Marketing That Actually Moves the Needle

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.

When budgets tighten but expectations don’t, what actually works? MC2’s Ben Nazario and Bruno Silva dig into building trust with stakeholders, stopping scope creep, and balancing high-touch experiences with digital reach. From CES case studies and multi-brand partnerships to global execution, emotional storytelling, and smart uses of AI, they share a practical playbook for corporate event marketers who want strategic impact—not status-quo.

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Convene Article: This Negative TikTok Was Turned Into a Teachable Moment

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

How a TikTok video berating hotel and conference staff at the National Federation of the Blind’s convention became a learning opportunity.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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This Negative TikTok Was Turned Into a Teachable Moment: https://www.pcma.org/negative-tik-tok-teachable-moment/

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Convene Talk: Inside Convene’s Covers: How Illustrations Bring Ideas to Life

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

Every issue of Convene opens with an illustrated cover — a long-standing tradition that captures ideas, not just images. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, the editorial team shares how those covers come to life, from concept to collaboration with artists around the world. Hear how illustration shapes storytelling, why abstract art sparks curiosity, and what goes into creating visuals that make readers stop, think, and turn the page.

Links:

· Convene’s Digital Edition: https://www.convene-digital.org/convene/library/

· Point Five: https://point5.com/

· Lane Press: https://lanepress.com/

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: David Allison on Why Values Beat Demographics in Event Design

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.

David Allison joins the Convene Podcast to discuss why relying on demographics leads event planners 90 percent astray — and how understanding attendees’ values instead can transform engagement, loyalty, and community. From defining Power Values like employment security and community, to designing experiences that speak to what people truly care about, David explains how planners can future-proof events by designing for who people truly are and what matters most to them.

Mentioned links:

Free Guide - How to Engage and Influence Event Attendees: https://www.davidallisoninc.com/eventguide

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Convene Article: How This One-Day Festival Creates an Engaged Community Year-Round

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

Organizers of the Creative Bureaucracy Festival have kept up a digital initiative from the COVID years to extend the festival’s reach globally and to keep the community connected.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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How This One-Day Festival Creates an Engaged Community Year-Round: https://www.pcma.org/this-one-day-festival-creates-engaged-community-year-round/

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Convene Talk: Do We Still Need Event Swag? Sustainable Giveaways That Build Connection (and Ditch the Waste)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

Is swag still worth it—or just landfill with a logo? In this Talk, the Convene editors debate whether business events need giveaways at all, and what actually delivers value when they do. From “no-swag” charitable gifting and local-maker gift cards to consumables, thoughtful keepsakes, and scent-driven memories, the group shares smart ideas for reducing waste while deepening attendee connection. If you’re rethinking bags, bottles, and branded pens, this episode gives practical alternatives and guardrails.

Links:

· 7 Wellness-Themed Gifting Ideas: https://meetings.skift.com/2025/10/13/7-wellness-themed-gifting-ideas/

· Rethinking Swag at Events: https://www.pcma.org/rethinking-swag-events/

· Cowbells and Woolen Slippers — Cherished Handmade Gifts From Events: https://www.pcma.org/cowbells-woolen-slippers-cherished-handmade-gifts-from-events/

· Responsible Swag: Rethinking Giving and Receiving at Events: https://www.pcma.org/rethinking-giving-receiving-events/

· Helping the Earth and Creating Community One Tree at a Time: https://www.pcma.org/treedom-tree-planting-climate-change-events/

· An Immersive Three Days in Victoria, B.C.: https://www.pcma.org/immersive-three-days-in-victoria-bc/

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: Seth Godin on Making Events Magical: Leadership, AI, and the Future of Work

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.

Seth Godin joins the Convene Podcast to challenge how we plan, lead, and measure events. In the first episode for Season 9, he unpacks why events are acts of leadership (not management), how AI should free us from tasks so we can create connection and make decisions, and why “doing your job” isn’t the same as “doing the work.” From enrollment over persuasion to designing transformational experiences, Seth shares practical shifts: start small, take responsibility, and build significance that lasts beyond show day.

Mentioned links:

AI Prompt Decks: https://www.promptdecks.com/

Seth’s Blog: https://seths.blog/

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Convene Article: 3 Smart Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Cut Carbon Emissions

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0200

From “Meatless Mondays” to “ganging” menus, easy ways to cut the carbon emissions of F&B at events from international science society planner Bel Hanson.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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3 Smart Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Cut Carbon Emissions: https://www.pcma.org/3-smart-ways-to-reduce-food-waste/

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Convene Talk: Networking, Rebuilt: What Attendees Want vs. What Organizers Deliver (Freeman’s XLNC Deep Dive)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200

Freeman’s latest XLNC report reveals a major mismatch: attendees want organizers to curate subject-matter experts and set purposeful topics for networking—while many planners still default to open “white space,” receptions, and chance encounters. In this Convene Talk, we unpack how to architect serendipity with intention (think BrainDate-style problem matching), design quieter, introvert-friendly options, prep exhibitors with experts—not sales scripts— and give Gen Z clearer ways to start meaningful conversations.

Links:

· Why Your Approach to Networking Isn’t Meeting Attendees’ Needs: https://www.pcma.org/why-your-approach-to-networking-is-not-meeting-attendees-needs/

· Beyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their Way: https://www.pcma.org/beyond-boys-club-how-women-are-networking-their-way/

· Download the full report: https://www.freeman.com/resources/freeman-networking-trends-report/

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Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Article: 8 Ways to Organize Your Workday

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200

We pair advice from a time-management expert shared during a recent PCMA EMEA virtual Meet-Up with recommendations based on research about AI use.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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8 Ways to Organize Your Workday: https://www.pcma.org/8-ways-organize-workday/

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Convene Talk: Travel’s Talent Crunch: How Events Can Help Close a 43-Million Worker Gap

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The travel industry is booming—but a World Travel & Tourism Council report warns of a 43 million-person workforce shortfall in the next decade. What does that mean for meetings and events? The Convene team digs into where the pinch is already showing, why service roles can’t be automated away, and how pipelines—student outreach, paid apprenticeships, and clearer career paths—can attract new talent.

Links:

· WTTC: Travel is booming, but it needs workers: https://www.travelweekly.com/Europe-Travel/WTTC-summit-travel-needs-workers

· X-Culture Program Inspires Students to Innovate in the Events Industry: https://www.pcma.org/xculture-program-inspires-students-innovate-events-industry/

· Convene Series: How LA Tourism Champions DEI: Adam Burke on Empowering Small Businesses and Inclusive Growth: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9aa6668

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

· Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Article: An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

When it comes to using AI-generated tools, discipline and focus are powerful things, says entrepreneur and speaker Princess Castleberry.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI: https://www.pcma.org/reining-in-ai/

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Convene Talk: Too Many Industry Events? Why Planners and Suppliers Can’t Agree

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

As the events calendar fills up with global trade shows, familiar debates resurface: Are there simply too many industry events — or just not enough of the right ones? Convene editors break down insights from a recent article on the topic, discuss how event models may be due for a rethink, and explore why niche, purpose-built gatherings may hold the key to more meaningful industry connections.

Links:

· Both Planners and Suppliers Agree: There Are Too Many Industry Events: https://meetings.skift.com/2025/10/02/84352/

· LinkedIn Post and Poll from Joe Fijol, DMCP: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/joe-fijol-dmcp-5a17307_ethos-event-managment-activity-7365737969602801664-fnFF/

· Create & Cultivate Convene Talk: https://share.transistor.fm/s/20074d6e

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Convene Article: Science Conferences Bucking the Trend

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Record attendance at two major global scientific conferences — despite domestic funding cuts and travel headaches for international attendees — demonstrates the resilience of the scientific community and strategic thinking on the part of organizers.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.

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Science Conferences Bucking the Trend: https://www.pcma.org/science-conferences-bucking-the-trend/

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Convene Talk: 2025 Salary Survey - Pay Gaps, Workload Strain, and Why Agency Drives Satisfaction

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

What’s really behind event planners’ pay dissatisfaction, when most still love the industry? In this Convene Talk, we unpack highlights from our 2025 Salary Survey: a persistent gap between compensation and job/industry satisfaction and why agency (taking on added duties by choice) correlates with higher morale. We compare director-level compensation across association roles, examine early-career pay realities, and dig into continuing education budgets. Plus: external pressures (inflation, geography), and the story behind our cover art that asks the question many are thinking: Am I being paid what I’m worth?

Links:

· Salary Survey 2025: Payment Due?: https://www.pcma.org/convene-salary-survey-2025-payment-due/

· Work How You Are Wired: https://a.co/d/6ZexmTv

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Convene Article: Reaching Your Sustainability Goals Starts With Your RFP

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

A panel of experts offer their advice on how to write RFPs that enable planners and their partner venues to collaborate on producing events with a smaller footprint.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Reaching Your Sustainability Goals Starts With Your RFP: https://www.pcma.org/reaching-sustainability-goals-starts-with-rfp/

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Convene Talk: Quishing at Events - QR Code Scams, Attendee Trust, and Practical Safeguards for Planners

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

QR codes make events smoother—but they’re also a growing attack surface. In this Convene Talk, we unpack quishing (malicious QR code scams), from a live “honey pot” demo at a cybersecurity summit to everyday tricks that exploit attendee trust. We share easy fixes planners can deploy now—like printing the full destination URL next to every QR code—plus the FTC’s top tips, verification habits that actually stick, and how to keep QR convenience without sacrificing safety.

Links:

· Even scam experts fall for ‘quishing’ trap at global anti-fraud event in Singapore: https://theindependent.sg/even-scam-experts-fall-for-quishing-trap-at-global-anti-fraud-event-in-singapore/

· Convene Series: Talking Cybersecurity with Olga Nasibullina and Michael Peters: Strategies for Protecting Event Data from Emerging Threats: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c1d2164

· Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected package: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/01/scam-alert-qr-code-unexpected-package

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Convene Article: How the Society of Women Engineers Earned a Gold Award for Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This 50,000-member association designed a record-breaking annual conference by focusing on inclusivity and safety.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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How the Society of Women Engineers Earned a Gold Award for Events: https://www.pcma.org/society-of-women-engineers-is-embracing-diversity/

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Convene Talk: SXSW 2026 Without a Convention Center: Neighborhood “Villages,” Constraints, and Smarter Brand Activations

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

How do you reimagine a city-wide icon when its central venue is gone? In this Convene Talk, the team unpacks SXSW 2026 and its pivot to badge-specific neighborhoods across Austin. We dig into why constraints spark creativity, what “villages” mean for brand activations and attendee flow, how to balance strategy vs. serendipity, and whether asking attendees to set goals up front is fair.

Links:

· Four Insights on SXSW’s Evolving Brand Activation Landscape for 2026: https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/insights-sxsw-evolving-brand-landscape-2026/

· Designing a More Natural Convention Center for Austin: https://www.pcma.org/natural-convention-center-austin/

· Will This Be the Greenest Convention Center on the Planet?: https://www.pcma.org/greenest-convention-center-2/

· PCMA EduCon Speaker Andrew Davis on Innovating for the Future of Events: https://www.pcma.org/andrew-davis-pcma-educon-speaker-innovating-future-events/

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Convene Series: How LA Tourism Champions DEI: Adam Burke on Empowering Small Businesses and Inclusive Growth

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.

What does it take to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into the DNA of a destination? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Adam Burke, President & CEO of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, shares how LA is leveraging its diversity to create opportunities for small, diverse-owned businesses through initiatives like Empower LA. From breaking down barriers to entry and providing readiness training, to creating real opportunities within the event supply chain, Burke outlines how LA Tourism is building a more inclusive and resilient future for the city — and what lessons other destinations can take away.

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Convene Article: What Planners Need to Know About Using AI in the Hiring Process

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Both employers and job candidates are using AI resources to streamline the hiring process — but sometimes this can backfire.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.

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What Planners Need to Know About Using AI in the Hiring Process: https://www.pcma.org/using-ai-in-hiring-process/

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Convene Talk: Why Bleisure (Done Right) Sparks Better Ideas and Better Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Is packing every minute of a business trip actually killing creativity? In this Convene Talk, we unpack the “leisure boom,” why adding white space to work travel and conferences fuels breakthroughs, and how design tweaks—like serendipity paths and simple sticky-note walls—unlock engagement. We also sanity-check the headline stats, discuss ROI vs. reflection time, and explore why Gen Z says their best ideas happen away from the desk. Practical takeaways for planners and travelers included.

Links:

· Stop Rushing Business Trips: Benefits Of The Bleisure Boom: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/08/28/stop-rushing-business-trips-benefits-of-the-bleisure-boom/

· The Science of Aha! Moments: Designing Events for Maximum Inspiration: https://www.pcma.org/science-of-aha-moments-designing-events-inspiration/

· How to Create Aha Moments at Events: https://www.pcma.org/create-aha-moments-events/

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Convene Series: From Compliance to Inclusion: Frank M. Wächter Explains the European Accessibility Act

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

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Accessibility isn’t just about ramps and elevators anymore — it starts long before attendees arrive onsite. In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Frank M. Wächter breaks down what the European Accessibility Act (EAA) means for event professionals, why inclusive digital touchpoints are essential, and how small changes like color contrast and clear headings can make a big impact. From building awareness across teams to preparing for the future with AI-driven tools, Frank shares practical steps event organizers can take to make accessibility part of their intentional design strategy.

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Convene Article: Can Work Be Fun?

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Bree Groff’s book Today Was Fun explores how maximizing joy at work leads to a team culture that fosters intentionality, care, and courtesy.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.

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Can Work Be Fun?: https://www.pcma.org/can-work-be-fun/

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Convene Talk: Fyre Festival 2 Fizzles: Lessons in Trust, Influencers, and Why Events Need Professionals

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Remember Fyre Festival? It tried to make a comeback. In this Convene Talk, the team breaks down the short, doomed saga of “Fyre Festival 2”—from phantom venues to a surprise eBay fire-sale—and what it reveals about influencer hype, ethics, and the critical role of professional event planning. We contrast Fyre’s spin with Burning Man’s radical transparency, revisit the Andy King debate, and explore how AI deepfakes are fueling a new wave of fake events.

Links:

· Is Fyre Festival 2 happening? Mexican officials and hotels not so sure: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/03/05/fyre-festival-2-mexico-music-festival-concerns/80859287007/

· Fyre Festival 2 is still on, Billy McFarland says. How he plans to lock down lodging and musical artists.: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fyre-festival-2-is-still-on-billy-mcfarland-says-how-he-plans-to-lock-down-lodging-and-musical-artists-220007175.html?guccounter=1

· Fyre Festival 2's fate up in the air after event says it won't take place at Mexican resort: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fate-fyre-festival-2-air-website-announces-postponement-rcna198093

· Billy McFarland sells Fyre Festival brand on eBay for $245K. See what the buyer will get.: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/07/16/fyre-festival-billy-mcfarland-ebay-auction/85240563007/

· Own FYRE Festival (eBay listing): https://www.ebay.com/itm/357251347049

· Pass the Popcorn: Planners Watch the Fyre Festival Documentaries: https://www.pcma.org/fyre-festival-documentaries-event-planners-react/

· Trainwreck Storm Area 51 (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/bg/title/81751986

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Convene Series: How Radical Joy Shaped the WorldPride Human Rights Conference

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

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What does it take to design an event that is both unapologetically political and profoundly celebratory? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Natalie Thompson, Valerie Sumner, and Roberta Sumner share how they created a safe, inclusive, and joyful space at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference. From wellness rooms and volunteer programs to drag performances and community-driven sessions, learn how intentional design can empower marginalized voices, foster allyship, and spark global action.

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Convene Article: CSR Professionals Survey the Political Landscape for DEI

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

A recent survey reveals how corporate citizenship professionals are adjusting to DEI backlash while remaining true to their company’s commitment to its values.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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CSR Professionals Survey the Political Landscape for DEI: https://www.pcma.org/csr-professionals-weigh-in-on-dei-politics/

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Convene Talk: When Weird Works (and When It Doesn’t): Lessons From the World’s Wildest Science Conference

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

What happens when researchers trade lecture halls for campgrounds, five-minute rhymed papers, and walk-up songs? In this Convene Talk, the editorial team unpacks a recent Nature article on the “Woodstock of Biology” — a freewheeling festival near Prague that pushes the boundaries of what a scientific conference can be. From playful formats and outdoor experiments to questions about inclusivity, outcomes, and design principles like MAYA (“most advanced yet acceptable”), we ask: when does weird energize an event — and when does it alienate?

Links:

· Scientific bedlam at the world’s weirdest and wildest research conference: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02169-7

· Where Are All the DEI Speakers?: https://www.pcma.org/how-is-the-dei-backlash-affectings-market-for-speakers/

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Convene Series: How Events Can Foster Belonging in Divided Times: A Conversation with Cameron Curtis

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

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In this powerful episode, Cameron Curtis, Executive Director of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association, joins the Convene Podcast to unpack the tangible ways that inclusion, safety, and allyship show up in real-world event planning. From confronting fear of DEI backlash to rethinking how we communicate with venues and attendees, Cameron offers practical guidance and hopeful perspective for industry professionals navigating today’s challenging landscape.

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Convene Article: ‘We’re Not Changing What We Do’: Standing Strong Amidst DEI Backlash

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0300

How DEI is embedded in Minneapolis’ DNA and blueprint for future growth and why other destinations — and the events ecosystem — need to better convey the business case for diversity.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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‘We’re Not Changing What We Do’: Standing Strong Amidst DEI Backlash: https://www.pcma.org/minneapolis-not-changing-what-we-do/

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Convene Talk: Inside Create & Cultivate: How Women-Only Business Festivals Are Reinventing Networking and Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The women-focused festival Create & Cultivate has grown into one of the largest business events of its kind, blending celebrity keynotes, AI-powered networking, and brand activations that wow attendees and sponsors alike. In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks what makes the event so successful, the debates around women-only spaces, and how such formats are reshaping the future of networking.

Links:

· How Create & Cultivate Built a Business Event Women Want to Attend Every Year: https://www.bizbash.com/event-production-planning/inside-the-2025-create-and-cultivate-festival

· 40-year-old sold her company for $22 million—2 years later she bought it back and is launching a ‘Coachella for career women’: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/17/jaclyn-johnson-bought-back-create-cultivate-and-planned-a-coachella-for-career-women.html

· Why Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?: https://www.pcma.org/why-are-these-women-only-networking-spaces-so-popular/

· Why Female-Focused Conferences Are More Important Than Ever: https://www.bizbash.com/event-production-planning/why-female-focused-conferences-are-more-important-than-ever

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Convene Series: Designing for Belonging with Devon Montgomery Pasha: How Empathy, Data, and Values Drive Better Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.

In this episode, event strategist and inclusion expert Devon Montgomery Pasha shares why designing for belonging goes far beyond accessibility checklists. She unpacks how empathy-based planning, value-driven data, and asking the right questions—not just demographic ones—can radically transform your events. From registration forms to post-event analysis, Devon offers practical strategies and powerful reminders for making every stakeholder feel seen, heard, and valued.

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Convene Article: How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

While some companies are backing off DEI, the outdoor retailer makes inclusivity a through line at its internal events.

Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature: https://www.pcma.org/rei-coop-events-are-inclusive-in-nature/

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Convene Talk: From Pledges to Action: What Two Sustainability Reports Reveal About the Future of Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this Convene Talk, the editorial team unpacks the Honeycomb Strategies State of the Sustainable Events Industry: Summer 2025 Trends & Risks Report and the Convene 4 Climate inaugural report, comparing their insights on KPIs, mentorship, supply chain ethics, and the shift toward measuring positive impact. From innovative tools like the Sustainable Traveler Impact Companion System to the role of trust and local sourcing, this discussion explores where the industry is making progress — and where it’s still falling short.

Links:

· State of the Sustainable Events Industry: Summer 2025 Trends & Risks Report: https://www.tsnn.com/sustainability/state-of-the-sustainable-events-industry-summer-2025-trends-risks-report

· Convene 4 Climate Report: https://convene4climate.org/c4c-report/

· Trains Are Cleaner Than Planes, Right? (NY Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/climate/trains-planes-carbon-footprint-pollution.html

· Reaching Your Sustainability Goals Starts With Your RFP: https://www.pcma.org/reaching-sustainability-goals-starts-with-rfp/

· Convene Interview: Why Latin America Could Lead the Sustainable Events Revolution: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e6b808b

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Convene Series: Why Fear Fuels DEI Backlash — and What Event Organizers Can Do About It: Conversation With Poornima Luthra

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.

What’s really driving the backlash against DEI — and what can we do about it? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Poornima Luthra, a globally recognized educator, speaker, and author, whose work unpacks the emotional root of resistance to inclusion efforts in today’s workplaces. Drawing from her latest research and extensive experience across sectors, Dr. Luthra helps us move beyond performative efforts and toward building cultures of true belonging — including in the spaces we design as event organizers.

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Convene Article: DEI Done Differently

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain central to the work of events professionals. You just need to read between the lines of session titles and marketing campaigns.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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DEI Done Differently: https://www.pcma.org/dei-done-differently/

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Convene Talk: Standing Their Ground - How the Events Industry Is Navigating the DEI Backlash

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

When a recent U.S. executive order labeled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts “immoral and illegal,” some organizations quietly swapped out the language — while others doubled down on their commitments. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, the Convene editorial team discusses our August cover story on how the events industry is responding to the backlash.

Links:

· DEI Done Differently: https://www.pcma.org/magazine-issue/august-2025/

· Convene Series: How to Build a Career on Your Terms with Deanna Nwosu: Mentorship, Pivots, and Purpose-Driven Growth in Events: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce746421

· Denise Hamilton: Indivisible: https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/

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Convene Article: Crossing Borders to Address Attendee Safety Concerns

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Two associations have moved their conferences from the U.S. to Canada due to rising sociopolitical tensions — and despite financial consequences. Here is how they arrived at those decisions.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, managing digital editor at Convene.

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Crossing Borders to Address Attendee Safety Concerns: https://www.pcma.org/crossing-borders-attendee-safety-concerns/

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Convene Talk: Did the Pandemic Age Our Brains? What It Means for Events, Well-Being, and Connection

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

A new study reveals that our brains may have aged nearly six months during the pandemic—regardless of whether we had COVID-19. In this Convene Talk episode, the team explores what that means for our industry, how meetings support brain health, and why live experiences are more essential than ever.

Links:

· Pandemic aged our brains – even those who never caught Covid, study finds: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-health-brain-health-impact-b2793636.html

· An Events Industry Leader’s Strategies for Managing Stress: https://www.pcma.org/events-industry-leader-strategies-managing-stress/

· Pandemic Pastimes: How Hobbies Help Us Deal with Stress: https://www.pcma.org/pandemic-hobbies-mental-health/

· Wildfires, Dementia, and Event Disruptions: New Challenges for Planners: https://www.pcma.org/wildfires-dementia-event-disruptions-new-challenges-planners/

· SHRM Research Shows Generational Mental Health Divide: https://www.shrm.org/about/press-room/shrm-research-shows-generational-mental-health-divide

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Convene Article: This Medical Meeting Builds Wellness Into the Program

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

How a conference for lifestyle medicine practitioners takes a page from its own prescription pad.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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This Medical Meeting Builds Wellness Into the Program: https://www.pcma.org/medical-meeting-build-wellness-program/

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Convene Talk: The Big Beautiful Bill: What the U.S. Policy Shift Means for the Events Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene podcast, the editorial team breaks down the bill’s potential impact on the U.S. events industry — from wins like expanded Pell Grant access and airport modernization, to major concerns over Brand USA’s 80% funding cut. Tune in as we unpack the ripple effects on international attendance, workforce development, global competitiveness, and more.

Links:

· The $80 Million Mistake: How America Just Defunded Its Own Influence: https://www.gatheringpoint.news/p/the-80-million-mistake-how-america?r=l1yon

· David Adler’s comment on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-adler_the-80-million-mistake-how-america-just-activity-7347933082856943616-aIeI/

· Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Applauds the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Becoming Law: https://www.exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org/press-releases/exhibitions-conferences-alliance-applauds-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-becoming-law

· Tommy Goodwin on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tommygoodwin_on-july-4-president-donald-j-trump-signed-activity-7347925685933404161-IYtB/

· FIFA Club World Cup ticket prices slashed for semifinal at MetLife Stadium: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/fifa-club-world-cup-tickets-metlife-stadium-2025/

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Convene Article: Will This Be the Greenest Convention Center on the Planet?

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The Austin Convention Center has set its sights on becoming the first zero-carbon convention center certified by the International Living Future Institute.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Will This Be the Greenest Convention Center on the Planet?: https://www.pcma.org/greenest-convention-center-2/

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Convene Talk: BookCon’s Comeback and the Rise of Offline Book Communities

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode, the Convene team explores why the beloved book convention is making a comeback, what it says about shifting cultural habits, and how in-person literary gatherings are reemerging as powerful community hubs. Plus, ideas for how event organizers can take inspiration from this trend to better engage younger audiences.

Links:

· BookCon Will Return in 2026: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/98044-bookcon-will-return-in-2026.html

· Designing an Intimate Conference for 10,000: https://www.pcma.org/designing-intimate-conference-10000/

· The New Era of Gathering: Embracing ‘Generous Authority’: https://www.pcma.org/priya-parker-new-era-gathering-embracing-generous-authority/

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Convene Article: Taking Library Services on the Road

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

At the 2024 Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) Conference, library professionals showcased innovative ways they bring books, resources, and support to communities often left behind — from Alzheimer’s caregivers to incarcerated youth. But funding and recognition remain key challenges.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Taking Library Services on the Road: https://www.pcma.org/bookmobiles-outreach-services/

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Convene Talk: How Extreme Weather Is Disrupting Events — And What Planners Can Do About It

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode, the Convene team explores new research on the rising number of weather-related disruptions — from storms and heatwaves to wildfires — and the mounting financial and operational risks for event organizers. The conversation offers insights into how planners can strengthen resilience, advocate for data-informed decisions, and turn challenges into leadership opportunities.

Links:

· Mapping the impact of extreme weather on global events and mass gatherings: Trends and adaptive strategies: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212420925004522

· When the Show Goes On: Planning Events After a Natural Disaster: https://www.pcma.org/extreme-weather-risk-event-planning/

· Convene 4 Climate: https://convene4climate.org/

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Convene Article: A New Event Embraces Neurodivergence

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The launch of a new event, designed to celebrate and support those who identify as having brains that are wired a little differently, provides insights for designing neurodivergent-friendly meetings.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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A New Event Embraces Neurodivergence: https://www.pcma.org/neurodivergence-event-design-differently-wired-minds/

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Convene Talk: Why Airports and Airlines Deserve a Bigger Role in Business Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Airports aren’t just gateways—they can be game changers for event professionals. In this Convene Talk we explore how planners are underutilizing airports and airlines in the event experience. From welcome moments and in-airport meetings to lounge perks and missed group sales opportunities, the team shares practical ideas and examples that will have you rethinking how to partner with the travel infrastructure you (and your attendees) already use.

Links:

· New study reveals the top 10 airports for business travel: https://www.traveldailynews.com/statistics-trends/the-top-10-airports-for-business-travel-revealed-by-new-study/

· How to Design for Return on Emotion: https://www.pcma.org/design-for-return-on-emotion/

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Convene Article: How ASCRS Rebooted Its Awards Ceremony to Increase Audience Engagement

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery transformed its annual meeting awards program into something far less ceremonial and far more engaging, based on audience insights.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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How ASCRS Rebooted Its Awards Ceremony to Increase Audience Engagement: https://www.pcma.org/award-ceremony-increase-audience-engagement/

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Convene Article: When the Show Goes On: Planning Events After a Natural Disaster

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The rise of extreme weather events means planners are more often going to face the difficult decision of whether to move forward with an event at an affected destination or not. Here’s how some organizers have navigated that dilemma.

Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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When the Show Goes On: Planning Events After a Natural Disaster: https://www.pcma.org/extreme-weather-risk-event-planning/

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Convene Talk: Time-Smart, Not Time-Stressed: Productivity Habits That Actually Work for Event Professionals

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Is your to-do list running your day? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks the top time-management strategies from expert Max Ohlenschlager—plus their own tried-and-true hacks. Learn how to reframe tasks, avoid burnout, and build focus through mindful planning, buffer zones, and yes—even breaking up with the Pomodoro method.

Links:

· 8 Ways to Organize Your Workday: https://www.pcma.org/8-ways-organize-workday/

· Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Anxiety-Illusion-Urgency-Better/dp/0593799550

· A New Event Embraces Neurodivergence: https://www.pcma.org/neurodivergence-event-design-differently-wired-minds/

· Why your phone habits leave you feeling so bad: https://www.fastcompany.com/91348032/why-your-phone-habits-leave-you-feeling-so-bad

· Happier Hour: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/happierhour

· Chronoquiz: What’s Your Chronotype?: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz

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Convene Series: How to Negotiate with Confidence: Collaboration, Communication, and Executive Presence with Alex Carter and Anne Marie Nest

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In the last Season 7 episode, we talk with two powerhouse guests — Alex Carter, Columbia Law professor and best-selling author of Ask for More, and Anne Marie Nest, expert in voice, speech, and executive presence. Together, they unpack how negotiation can be reframed as a collaborative problem-solving process — not a confrontation.

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iBreathe App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ibreathe-relax-and-breathe/id1296605806

https://askformoregroup.com/

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Convene Article: Meetings in Flux

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Results from our recent pulse survey of event organizers reveal a lack of clarity about what sweeping U.S. policy changes may mean for events, what comes next, and how best to move forward. Here’s what some event industry professionals are seeing — and anticipating.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Meetings in Flux: https://www.pcma.org/meetings-in-flux/

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Convene Talk: How to Cope With Cognitive Overload in Uncertain Times: Productivity and Mental Clarity for Event Pros

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this Convene Talk episode, we unpack how the “hidden tax” of cognitive ambiguity is eroding leadership clarity — and what to do about it. From time-blocking your stress to reframing internal narratives, the team explores practical, research-backed strategies to help meeting professionals stay focused, calm, and present — even amid global disruptions and information overload.

Links:

· How to Stop Worrying About Tariffs (and Everything Else): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-stop-worrying-tariffs-everything-else-juliet-funt-ra8pe/

· Juliet Funt: https://www.julietfunt.com/

· 3 Secrets of Resilient People: https://www.pcma.org/3-secrets-resilient-people-lucy-hone-tedx-talk/

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Convene Series: The Truth About Company Culture: Communication, Values, and Generational Growth with Sherron Washington

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this Season 7 episode of the Convene Podcast, we are joined by Sherron Washington — a global speaker, author, marketing and communication strategist, and CEO of The P3 Solution — for a bold and insightful conversation on how organizations can foster meaningful communication across generations and identities.

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Convene Article: Building a Circular Economy in Events: How Two Major Meetings Reimagined Sustainability

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Business events have long been designed with this one-off/single-use mentality. How can we adopt more of a reduce, reuse, recycle approach?

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Building a Circular Economy in Events: How Two Major Meetings Reimagined Sustainability: https://www.pcma.org/circular-economy-meetings/

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Convene Interview: Why Latin America Could Lead the Sustainable Events Revolution

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, sustainability leader Thiago Araujo makes a compelling case for Latin America’s vital role in the global events industry’s journey to net zero. From carbon offset strategies to rethinking economic and social impact, discover practical steps event professionals can take—wherever they are.

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Convene Series: How to Build a Career on Your Terms with Deanna Nwosu: Mentorship, Pivots, and Purpose-Driven Growth in Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we sit down with Deanna Nwosu, a 25-year industry veteran and internal events strategist at REI, to explore what it really takes to grow a meaningful, purpose-aligned career in the fast-changing world of events. From breaking into the industry to becoming a confident leader, Deanna shares candid insights on mentorship, collaboration, strategic thinking—and why being open to pivots might be your most valuable superpower.

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Convene Article: Using Emotional AI to Track Attendee Sentiment in Real Time

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

How technology tools are helping organizers wrap their arms around participants’ emotional responses to their events.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Using Emotional AI to Track Attendee Sentiment in Real Time: https://www.pcma.org/using-emotional-ai/

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Convene Talk: How Tariffs, Visa Delays, and Travel Uncertainty Are Reshaping the Events Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this Convene Talk episode, our editors unpack how new U.S. border policies, rising visa wait times, and shifting international perceptions are dampening event attendance and travel. Discover what planners are doing—and not doing—to address the growing uncertainty impacting global participation at major U.S. events.

Links:

· An Increasingly Bleak Travel Forecast for the U.S.: https://www.pcma.org/bleak-travel-forecast-us/

· Understanding Your Rights at Customs: What to Do If You’re Detained: https://www.lawsb.com/understanding-your-rights-at-customs-what-to-do-if-youre-detained/

· Arriving with Ease in the United States for IPW: https://www.ipw.com/arriving-ease-united-states-ipw

· ECA Tariff Resource Center: https://www.exhibitionsconferencesalliance.org/policy-priorities/eca-tariff-resource-center

· TikTok videos: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjxC8vP7/; https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjxQKKnd/; https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjxCHBpS/

· U.S. Entry Guide on International Inbound Travel: https://www.ustravel.org/how-enter-united-states-guide-international-visitors

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Convene Series: Bridging the Generational Gap at Work with Anushka Polius: Building Trust, Embracing Change, and Leading with Authenticity

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

How do we lead with heart in a world of constant change and generational diversity? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Anushka Polius, Director, Marketing Operations at GES, joins us to explore how trust, empathy, and authentic communication can close the gap between younger professionals and seasoned leaders. Tune in for a conversation on leadership, purpose-driven work, and why soft skills are becoming the ultimate differentiator in the age of AI.

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Convene Article: Designing an Intimate Conference for 10,000

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This episode has been kindly sponsored by Visit Phoenix. Learn more at visitphoenix.com/meetings.

How entrepreneur Imani Ellis — who will speak this afternoon in a fireside chat — has built a first-of-its kind community for Black creative professionals by focusing on connection.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene, with excerpts from the original interview with Imani Ellis.

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Designing an Intimate Conference for 10,000: https://www.pcma.org/designing-intimate-conference-10000

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Convene Talk: Does AI Boost Productivity or Kill Motivation? Exploring the Hidden Costs of Working with AI

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Is AI making us better—or just busier? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore surprising research on how AI boosts productivity but drains motivation. From ethical use to emotional impact, the team shares insights for event professionals navigating AI in a rapidly changing landscape.

Links:

· Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive—and Less Motivated: https://hbr.org/2025/05/research-gen-ai-makes-people-more-productive-and-less-motivated

· The Science of Aha! Moments: Designing Events for Maximum Inspiration: https://www.pcma.org/science-of-aha-moments-designing-events-inspiration/

· Can I Say That?: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Say-That-Poornima-Luthra/dp/1292737131/

· How two major newspapers published a summer reading list with books that don’t exist: https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2025/chicago-sun-times-summer-reading-list-ai/

· OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT a sycophantic mess: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/04/openai-rolls-back-update-that-made-chatgpt-a-sycophantic-mess/

· Reddit - ChatGPT induced psychosis: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1kalae8/chatgpt_induced_psychosis/

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Convene Series: How Choosing Yourself Can Lead to a Thriving Business: Lessons from DeShawn Wynn

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

What does it really mean to choose yourself—and build a business from it? In this candid episode of the Convene podcast, DeShawn Wynn shares her path to entrepreneurship, how she developed a "winning mindset," and why success requires internal clarity, external support, and the courage to pivot.

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Convene Article: Measuring Emotion

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

While meeting organizers understand the primary role that emotional engagement and experiential factors play in their events, they find those things difficult to measure. We’ve set out to explore how to define, design and how to quantify emotional engagement and make meaningful improvements as a result.

Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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Measuring Emotion: https://www.pcma.org/measuring-emotion/

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Convene Talk: What’s New at edUcon 2025: Innovation, Inclusion, and Immersive Learning in Bourbon City

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This episode has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Learn more at GoToLouisville.com/meeting-planners/.

In this episode of Convene Talk, we unpack what’s ahead at PCMA’s edUcon 2025 — from deeper learning tracks to inclusive programming and immersive local experiences. Held in Louisville, aka Bourbon City, this year’s event focuses on three themes — Blend, Innovate, and Craft — with sessions designed to be more practical, relevant, and interactive. We spotlight keynotes like Imani Ellis and Denim Richards, explore the new AI-focused Spark sessions, and discuss how first-timer filters and experiential formats make this edUcon especially participant-focused.

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· https://pcmaeducon.org

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Convene Series: Executive Presence, Career Pivots, and Leading with Intention: Insights from Bill Reed

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Bill Reed shares practical advice on career advancement, mindset, and the discipline behind leadership. Learn how to grow beyond your role, identify what truly motivates you, and prepare for your next move with purpose.

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Convene Article: How to Make Belonging the Centerpiece of Your Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

DEI expert Ritu Bhasin shares seven tips for creating authentic, inclusive, and emotionally resonant event experiences.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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How to Make Belonging the Centerpiece of Your Events: www.pcma.org/how-make-belonging-centerpiece-your-events/

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· https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/when-the-world-went-virtual-how-ophthalmology-s-conferences-stayed-on-track

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Convene Talk: How Medical Meetings Adapted: Lessons from Ophthalmology Conferences in a Post-Virtual World

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how medical associations like the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists adapted during COVID-19 and continue to evolve. From virtual education and subject-matter expert access to hybrid programming, cost-saving strategies, and the growing importance of captioning and flexibility, this discussion unpacks the long-term shifts reshaping medical events.

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Convene Article: Expert Tips for Better Virtual Communication

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Organizational behavior expert Andrew Brodsky on why it’s worth your time to think more deliberately about how you use technology to communicate.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Expert Tips for Better Virtual Communication: https://www.pcma.org/expert-tips-for-better-virtual-communication/

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· https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/ted-talks-tariffs-economy

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Convene Talk: What TED’s Turbulent 2025 Says About the Future of Events, Immersion, and Uncertainty

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how external disruptions — from global tariffs to political chaos — seep into even the most elite events. Using insights from TED 2025, they reflect on the increasing pressure planners face to create immersive experiences while attendees juggle external crises. Plus, they unpack how space design, flexibility, and changing destination choices are shaping the future of events.

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Convene Article: Rearchitecting a Trade Show

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Rearchitecting a Trade Show: https://www.pcma.org/rearchitect-trade-show/

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· https://destinationsinternational.org/destination-reputation

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Convene Talk: How Safety, Politics, and Perception Are Reshaping Destination Selection for Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks a new research report from Destinations International and Future Partners that explores how perceptions around safety, politics, and social issues are increasingly influencing destination choices. Hear how planners and attendees are reacting to shifting societal pressures, weather risks, and global sentiment — and what it could mean for the future of events in the U.S. and abroad.

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· https://apnews.com/article/tourism-us-travel-trump-visitors-international-14c31b490fd382d09ad5cae625ddc937

· https://www.science.org/content/article/international-scientists-rethink-us-conference-attendance

· https://www.pcma.org/moving-your-meeting-amid-rising-reproductive-rights-concerns/

· https://www.pcma.org/events-professionals-offer-advice-meeting-in-heat/

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Convene Article: Addressing ‘Prolifically Problematic’ Food Waste at Meetings

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

The most commonly wasted foods are bread, pastries, and fruit — a great place for planners to begin developing food-waste prevention practices.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Addressing ‘Prolifically Problematic’ Food Waste at Meetings: https://www.pcma.org/prolific-food-waste-at-meetings/

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· https://www.convene-digital.org/convene/library/item/april_2025/4264229/

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Convene Talk: Rethinking the Trade Show Experience: Data, Design, and Human Connection

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Are trade shows still relevant in the digital age? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team explores how trade shows are evolving beyond transactional exchanges to deliver meaningful, data-informed, and emotionally engaging experiences. From AI-powered matchmaking to facial recognition technology and immersive booth design, learn how organizers and exhibitors are redefining ROI—return on investment and emotion.

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· https://www.pcma.org/using-emotional-ai/

· https://www.thedrum.com/news/2025/03/31/what-shoptalk-2025-tells-us-about-the-evolution-the-trade-show

· https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/things-never-seen-trade-shows-shoptalk-2025/

· https://www.inc.com/shama-hyder/3-ways-to-create-a-standout-exhibit-at-a-conference-or-trade-show/91170312

· https://www.tsnn.com/experts-opinions/are-trade-shows-worth-it-private-equitybacked-companies-want-proof

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Convene Article: Unlocking the Event Housing Block Dilemma

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

This episode has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Learn more at GoToLouisville.com/meeting-planners/.

Over this past year, representatives from major hotel brands and housing services providers met for three PCMA roundtable conversations to discuss housing booking challenges — and potential solutions.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Unlocking the Event Housing Block Dilemma: https://www.pcma.org/unlocking-event-housing-block-dilemma/

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· https://nonprofitquarterly.org/an-awp-conference-in-the-wake-of-climate-disaster/

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Convene Talk: Should Events Go on After a Natural Disaster? How Planners Can Responsibly Support Recovery

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent, event organizers face difficult decisions: Should you still host your event in an affected area? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore how planners can support recovery efforts—ethically and effectively—through respectful communication, timing, and community engagement.

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Convene Article: The Secret to This Tech Conference’s Exponential Growth

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

CodeMash’s move to make the tech conference more accessible and affordable led to a family-friendly event that spawned the spin-off KidzMash just for attendees' children.

Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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The Secret to This Tech Conference’s Exponential Growth: https://www.pcma.org/secret-codemash-tech-conferences-exponential-growth/

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· https://www.pcma.org/doge-impact-meetings-industry/

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Convene Talk on How U.S. Policy Shifts Are Impacting Global Events and Scientific Conferences

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team discusses how recent U.S. policies and funding cuts are disrupting the business events industry. From international travel challenges to scientific censorship and declining attendance, hear what’s changing—and what it means for planners, speakers, and global collaboration.

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· https://www.pcma.org/trump-administrations-policies-and-cuts-being-felt-by-events-industry/

· https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/trump-musk-french-scientist-detained

· https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00903-9

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Convene Article: Events Professionals Offer Advice on Meeting in Extreme Heat

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

As record-breaking temperatures reach unprecedented levels, event organizers — and their participants — will have to take extra precautions to keep everyone cool, and safe.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Events Professionals Offer Advice on Meeting in Extreme Heat: https://www.pcma.org/events-professionals-offer-advice-meeting-in-heat/

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Convene Interview: Rethinking Business with AI: Creativity, Governance, and Future-Ready Skills with Dr. Ayesha Khanna

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the global leader on the future of AI and business Dr. Ayesha Khanna shares how AI is redefining business strategy—from operational efficiency to imaginative co-creation. Discover how organizations can use AI to unlock innovation, manage risk, and empower their workforce—ethically and effectively.

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Convene Article: Harnessing the Energy of ‘Unlike Minds’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0300

Energy Disruptors: UNITE is an immersive energy sector summit that aims to bring together diverse voices — along with an unexpected infusion of the arts — to spark change.

Written and read by Casey Gale, former managing editor at Convene.

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Harnessing the Energy of ‘Unlike Minds’: https://www.pcma.org/energy-disruptors-unite-summit-diverse-voices/

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Convene Series: AI in the Public Sector: Balancing Innovation, Ethics & Data Security in Business Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Rory G. Archibald from VisitScotland explores the ethical considerations, data security challenges, and job evolution AI brings to the industry. Tune in to learn how event professionals can navigate AI responsibly and effectively.

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Convene Series: Beyond the AI Hype: How Businesses Can Leverage Machine Learning for Real Impact

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.

AI is everywhere, but is it truly driving business transformation? In this episode, Augusto Salvatto explores the gap between AI hype and real-world impact, the importance of machine learning over generative AI, and how organizations can take practical steps to adopt AI strategically.

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Convene Series: Unlocking AI’s Potential for Events - Insights from a Pulse Check Survey

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Chantal Sturk-Nadeau and Veemal Gungadin break down key findings from the most recent Pulse Check survey (at the time of recording the working title was State of AI in Business Events 2025 report), including AI adoption trends, the "efficiency trap," and how event planners can shift from cost-cutting to value creation.

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Convene Series: AI and Event Contracts: Legal Risks, Compliance, and Ethical Best Practices with Jill Blood

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.

AI is transforming contract management, but what are the legal risks? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Jill Blood explores how event planners can use AI for legal insights while staying compliant and ethical. Learn how to protect your data, navigate AI contracts, and make informed decisions.

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Convene Series: AI for Associations - Paula Rowntree on How to Harness Data, Streamline Events, and Enhance Member Value

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore with Paula Rowntree, Head of Events at the Australian Psychological Society, the evolving role of AI in associations—how it’s reshaping member engagement, streamlining operations, and unlocking new revenue streams.

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Convene Series: Designing Inclusive Events with AI - How Event Professionals Can Enhance Accessibility and Belonging

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0200

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Nick Borelli and Zoe Moore explore how AI can help event professionals design more inclusive experiences. From addressing intersectionality to overcoming unconscious bias, they share strategies for fostering accessibility, belonging, and equity in event planning, with the support of AI.

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Convene Article: Rethinking Swag at Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0200

Honeycomb Strategies has documented the life cycle of swag and its environmental impact. Here are some sustainable alternatives.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Convene Article: How Is the DEI Backlash Impacting the Events Industry?

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0200

As funding and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives decline in the U.S., event professionals consider the consequences for meetings, destinations, and associations.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Convene Talk on the Impact of Convention Centers: How Modern Design, Community Impact, and Sustainability Are Transforming Communities

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we discuss the evolving role of convention centers, from their economic impact on cities to their innovative designs fostering community connections.

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· Convene Talk ep 50

· Trends Report 2025: Help — and Bleisure Time — Wanted

· Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’

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Convene Series: Jaimé Bennett on How Convene 4 Climate is Transforming Sustainability in the Business Events Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0200

Discover how Convene 4 Climate is shaping the future of sustainable business events. In this episode, Jaimé Bennett shares insights on co-locating events, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and creating actionable solutions for a regenerative economy.

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Jaimé Bennett

With over two decades of experience in the business events industry, Jaimé is a seasoned executive and passionate leader dedicated to fostering collaboration, mentorship, a sustainability by design approach and driving diversity and inclusion. Her career has been built on a commitment to empowering emerging professionals and creating transformative connections that shape the future of business events.

Through Jaimé’s work at PCMA and beyond, she remains focused on advancing the business events industry by empowering professionals and organizations to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world.

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Empowering Latinx Nonprofits in the Fundraising World

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Convene Article: Empowering Latinx Nonprofits in the Fundraising World

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:00:41 +0200

Fundraising Con Ganas, a two-day conference geared toward helping small- and medium-sized Latinx-focused nonprofits, addresses an industry inequity and ensures that what participants learn has organization-wide impact.

Written and read by Casey Gale, managing editor at Convene.

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· December 2024 Cover Story: How Events Can Foster Emotional Engagement

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Convene Talk on Fostering Trust, Belonging, and Social Connection

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0200

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· Unlocking Us Podcast: Brené with Priya Parker on The Art of Gathering

· WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

· RIP Remote Year: Shutting down after nearly 10 years

· How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED

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Convene Series: Josephin van Waasen On How PCMA EMEA Redefines Event Experiences With Audience-Centric Strategies

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:13 +0200

In this episode, Josephin Van Waasen, Head of Content and Community at PCMA EMEA, shares how PCMA EMEA is redefining events through its initiatives. From fostering safe spaces to building audience-centric programs and embracing multigenerational perspectives, learn how these initiatives drive engagement, innovation, and actionable insights for the business events community.

This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.

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Josephin van Waasen

Josephin is the strategic and forward-thinking Head of Content & Community, EMEA at PCMA. With a track record of successful roles within the global business events industry, Josephin has effectively utilized her creative and tactical thinking to deliver impactful, audience-centric content strategies across various channels, audiences and regions. Her accomplishments at PCMA include developing, managing, and delivering education concepts for Convening Leaders, Convening EMEA and the Labs, as well as smaller ad hoc programs that enhance the skills of the global PCMA community and raise PCMA’s global profile.

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Convene Article: Annual Events Industry Forecast

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:49 +0200

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Our usual approach to Convene‘s Annual Industry Forecast is to cast a wide net, gathering a variety of data related to the business events industry, including travel, lodging, technology, and the workplace. This year, we took a different tack. Instead of those wide-ranging forecasts, Convene editors wrote succinct trends reports for each sector. We’ve sifted through the research to come up with a few signposts to help you navigate the year ahead, whatever course it takes.

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Event Attendees as Consumers First, by digital editor Curt Wagner

Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’, by senior editor Jennifer N. Dienst

The Rise of Humans in an AI World & Will Event Tech Costs Fuel Low-Tech Options?, by deputy editor Barbara Palmer

Help — and Bleisure Time — Wanted & An Eye on AI and the Planet, by managing editor Casey Gale

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Convene Talk on Convening Leaders 2025: Emotions, Innovations, and Expert Perspectives

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0200

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Convene Series: How Strategic Planning, Risk-Taking, and AI are Transforming Event Marketing and CEMA: Insights from Brian Mason

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:20 +0200

In this episode, we explore CEMA’s innovative event strategies. In this episode, Brian Mason, VP of Strategy and Operations, shares insights on integrating AI, fostering collaboration, and creating impactful events. Learn how AI is streamlining operations, explore the risks taken at Summit 2024, and hear about CEMA’s plans for growth and global connections in 2025.

This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.

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Brian Mason

Brian Mason is an accomplished global event professional with 20+ years of experience and expertise in event planning and administration, broadcast production, global account management, and large-scale project oversight. His main focuses have been on keynote production, broadcast and film production, and global events.

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Resignation and Resilience

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Convene Article: Budget Pressures and Big Expectations: Insights From the Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:44 +0200

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With another post-pandemic year under their belts, business event organizer respondents to this year’s Meetings Market Survey seemed to be on steadier ground — dealing with less uncertainty but still struggling with pressing challenges largely outside of their control. Their survey responses reflect an acceptance of difficult market conditions, cautious optimism about the future, and above all, a sense of resilience.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene. Followed by a discussion with Michelle on what stood out from the Meetings Market Survey.

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Convene Series: Exploring APAC’s Event Evolution with Florence Chua: Unbound, AI Innovation, and Sustainable Connections

Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’

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Convene Talk on Amal Clooney at Convening Leaders 2025: Championing Change and Fighting Injustice

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:32 +0200

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Convene Series: Insights from PCMA edUcon 2024 on Engagement, Innovation, and Next-Gen Leadership

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:05 +0200

In this episode, Carolyn Ray and Kristi Casey share some of the innovative strategies behind PCMA edUcon 2024. From hands-on workshops and creative keynote formats to the choice of session topics, learn how the PCMA team's approaches are reshaping event education and empowering professionals to elevate their skills and leadership potential.

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Carolyn Ray

Carolyn Ray currently serves as Learning Program Manager at PCMA. Passionate about supporting the next generation of event professionals, Carolyn has played an integral role in event education as Education Director at the Event Leadership Institute and continues to provide mentorship as an instructor of Special Event Operations at Centennial College.

Kristi Casey

PCMA Education Strategist Kristi Casey creates engaging and immersive educational experiences. In addition to her work in the events industry, she's a creative alchemist, working in multiple art and performance mediums. For more info, visit trulykristi.com.

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CL25 Speaker Kishore Mahbubani on the Coming Asian Century

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Convene Article: CL25 Speaker Kishore Mahbubani on the Coming Asian Century

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:41 +0200

At Convening Leaders 2025, five Main Stage speakers will encourage the audience to expand their own thinking. Convene spoke with Kishore Mahbubani, former UN Security Council President and authority on geopolitical shifts, about using business events as platforms for global understanding and collaboration.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Convene Talk on Scott Galloway’s Predictions for 2025: AI, Sustainability, and the Future of Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:49 +0200

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· How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED

· CL25 Main Stage Speaker Scott Galloway on What’s Ahead for 2025

· Trump’s climate threats rattle world’s biggest science meeting

· Convene Talk on Navigating Controversial Speakers

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Convene Talk on Navigating Global Shifts: Kishore Mahbubani on East-West Relations, Leadership, and Opportunities for Change at CL25

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:27 +0200

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· China Books Review: Kishore Mahbubani on “Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir”

· Exploring APAC’s Event Evolution with Florence Chua: Unbound, AI Innovation, and Sustainable Connections

· How Events Can Drive Climate Action: Paul Dickinson on Sustainable Change, Carbon Offsets, and Convening for Climate

· Liz Cheney at Convening Leaders 2025

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Convene Series: Driving Event Innovation in Latin America with Lucio Vaquero: PCMA Labs, Mentorship, and Convening LATAM 2025

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:27 +0200

In this episode, we dive into PCMA Labs with Lucio Vaquero, exploring how these innovative workshops empower event professionals with hands-on learning. We discuss the importance of mentorship programs for addressing talent gaps and highlight Convening LATAM 2025 set to transform the region.

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Lucio Vaquero

With over 20 years of experience in the events industry, Lucio Vaquero stands out as an innovative leader and strategist. Since August 2021, he has served as the Regional Director for Latin America at PCMA, where he has significantly driven the growth, development, and strengthening of the organization in the region.

Convening LATAM 2025

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Designing ‘A Beautiful Nesting Ground’ for Deeper Relationships

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Convene Article: Architects of Connection (Part 3)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:13 +0200

How software company Avalara turned networking on its head and delivered business and bonding at its FUSE partner conference.

Part three of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Architects of Connection

Event Attendees ‘Don’t Want to Waste Their Time Anymore’

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Convene Talk on Daring Leadership and Authentic Connection: A Preview of Brené Brown at Convening Leaders 2025

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:18 +0200

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· The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

· Maximizing Impact with Michael Bungay Stanier: How Event Planners Can Lead with Curiosity and Coaching

· Brené with Michael Bungay Stanier on Dare to Lead Podcast

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The Business of Events 2025: Master. Mind.

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Convene Series: Exploring APAC’s Event Evolution with Florence Chua: Unbound, AI Innovation, and Sustainable Connections

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:00:30 +0200

Discover how PCMA’s APAC team is redefining event design with the Business of Events conference. Gain insights into crafting meaningful connections across diverse regions and how technology shapes the future of events.

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Florence Chua

With over 25 years of experience working in Asia Pacific, including 11 years in China and several years in other countries, Florence is well attuned to the diverse cultures and markets in the region.

At PCMA, her focus is on growing the PCMA in the region and aligns with stakeholders to advance the industry.

Sustainability in Business Events Industry

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Beyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their Way

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Convene Article: Architects of Connection (Part 2)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:09 +0200

Research shows traditional networking methods don’t work for women. A growing number of female-only events and spaces are trying to get it right.

Part two of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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Architects of Connection

Why Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?

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Convene Series: Coming Soon - Season 5

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:38 +0200

Season 5 is starting this Thursday!

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· Seven Reasons Why Houston Is in a League of its Own

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Convene Talk on Convening Leaders 2025: A Launchpad for Inspiration

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:00:26 +0200

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· Convening Leaders 2025

· It’s Time to Ditch Those Tired Generational Stereotypes

· From News Junkie: The Overhaul of Convention Centers

· November Special Issue

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Building Authentic Connections: The Human-Centric Vision of C2 Montréal

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Convene Article: Architects of Connection (Part 1)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:55 +0200

Planners share how they are being more intentional about helping their event participants make more meaningful connections.

Part one of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Architects of Connection

Advanced Networking in the Curriculum at Higher Ed Event

Leaning Into Connections Is the Secret to This Event’s Success

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Convene Interview: Daniel Hires on Transforming Leadership, Sustainability, and Complex Challenges

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:28 +0200

An interview, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

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Daniel Hires has been a prominent voice for impact-driven innovation and entrepreneurship since 2010. Today, his work is informed by the need for inner growth needed to achieve a regenerative transition. He is a Fellow of the RSA, active as a Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation, and in his role at the IDGs, he supports corporate partners such as IKEA, Novartis or Google integrate the IDGs into their HR and sustainability efforts.

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· You Could be the Change

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Convene Series: Navigating Life’s Challenges: Lessons in Resilience, Teamwork, and Trust from Sailor Laura Dekker

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:16 +0200

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Laura Dekker, the youngest female to sail solo around the world, shares her insights on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of knowing yourself. Laura discusses overcoming obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and teaching youth valuable life skills through her foundation.

This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.

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Laura Dekker

Laura Dekker is the youngest female sailor ever to sail around the world alone. With her sailing trip, which she pushed through against many odds, she became a role model for courage and commitment and showed how to make your dreams come true. In 2019, she established the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. The sailing programs she is running with her partner Sander are aimed at young people, with whom she not only crosses the world and teaches them team spirit and communication skills, but also passes on her enthusiasm and respect for nature.

Knowledge Nugget - The Great Unasked

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Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’

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Convene Article: Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:52 +0200

Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions on negotiating during Convening Leaders 2025. But this United Nations negotiation trainer and Columbia Law School professor will not be helping participants prep for battle: Her approach is more about steering than winning.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene, with excerpts from the original interview with Alex Carter.

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Convene Interview: Unlocking Curiosity, Confidence, and Leadership: Insights from Aline Badr on Navigating Pressure and Building Meaningful Connections

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:25 +0200

An interview, hosted by Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.

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Aline Badr, PCC, is a Global Executive Coach and Reputation Advisor with 20+ years of experience in brand, communication and executive coaching. She specializes in helping C-level and high-potential executives gain lasting influence and impact through her unique leadership coaching model. Aline has collaborated with global brands and leaders across Europe, Asia, The Caribbean and North America, including Deloitte, ING, WSP, Novo Nordisk, Siemens, The Government of Ontario and TD Group Bank. She coaches global executives at IESE Business School, teaches leadership at HSU/UTCC in Bangkok and Barcelona and conducts workshops for senior leadership teams. Certified by the ICF in co-active, positive intelligence, and neuroscience coaching, Aline is a keynote speaker on topics related to leadership, she is based in Barcelona, Spain, speaks four languages and can be reached at aline@alinebadr.com or via www.alinebadr.com.

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· Thought analysis Coaching

· Core Values Coaching

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Convene Series: Talking Cybersecurity with Olga Nasibullina and Michael Peters: Strategies for Protecting Event Data from Emerging Threats

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:37 +0200

Explore essential strategies to secure attendee and business data in an era of growing cybersecurity threats. Join cybersecurity expert Olga Nasibullina and RIMS CIO Michael Peters as they discuss vendor risks, digital hygiene, and proactive measures every event planner should know to protect against breaches, ransomware, and third-party vulnerabilities.

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Olga Nasibullina

Olga Nasibullina is an independent advisor to government agencies and private companies on information sharing in cybersecurity field. She is involved in development of trainings for NATO and Google programs.

Michael Peters

Accomplished CIO/CISO executive offering 20+ years of verifiable success in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, cost-efficient, flexible, and fully scalable technology solutions to meet diverse and complex business challenges. Expert in aligning technology to support and advance overall business strategies and objectives.

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How Fair Is It to Compare Generative AI Tools?

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Convene Article: How Fair Is It to Compare Generative AI Tools?

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:55 +0200

When a competition pitted Spark AI against other gen AI tools, it became clear that the outcomes depend more on the users than the tools themselves.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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Convene Interview: Mastering Business Strategy with Abir Haddoud - The Power of Focus and Feminine Leadership

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:50 +0200

An interview, hosted by Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.

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· Abir Haddoud

Abir’s journey from a small Algerian village to the global stage is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the power of strategic thinking. Abir learned early on that all things are possible when you align your actions with a clear purpose.

For Abir, strategy is not just a tool for business—it is a guiding principle in life. Having a clear strategy is essential to achieving anything, whether in personal development, business transformation, or leadership. Her ability to apply strategic thinking to both her career and life has been key to her success (and to her Clients), and she believes that anyone can achieve great things with the right plan in place.

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Convene Series: How Events Can Drive Climate Action: Paul Dickinson on Sustainable Change, Carbon Offsets, and Convening for Climate

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:07 +0200

In this episode, sustainability pioneer Paul Dickinson discusses the power of the events industry to drive climate action. He explores corporate responsibility, system-level changes, and how intentional convening can build connections and solutions. Tune in to learn how events can inspire meaningful progress on climate issues.

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Paul founded CDP in 2000 with an ambition of creating a global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. Paul previously co-founded Rufus Leonard Corporate Design and EyeNetwork, which was the largest video-conference booking service in Europe.

‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’

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Salary Survey 2024: It’s Not You, It’s the Company Culture

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Convene Article: Salary Survey 2024: It’s Not You, It’s the Company Culture

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:07 +0200

What’s the difference between planner respondents to this year’s Salary Survey who are happy in their jobs and those who are not? It doesn’t seem to be how they feel about the intrinsic nature of the role — which, even the most satisfied planners said, is challenging and demanding. It’s the organizations they work for.

Survey and analysis conducted by Convene Digital Media Editor Magdalina Atanassova. Overview written and read by Convene Editor in Chief Michelle Russell.

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· How Planners Can Handle Hyperspecific Attendee Dietary Requests

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Convene Talk on Navigating Dietary Requests: How Event Planners Can Manage Food Allergies, Preferences, and Labeling Challenges

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:19 +0200

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Convene Series: Maximizing Impact with Michael Bungay Stanier: How Event Planners Can Lead with Curiosity and Coaching

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:48 +0200

In this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, shares insights on how event planners can adopt a coach-like approach to foster stronger relationships, navigate challenges, and create impactful experiences. He emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and practical strategies for thriving in high-pressure event environments.

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Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of six books which between them have sold more than a million copies. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. Michael was a Rhodes Scholar and plays the ukulele badly. He’s Australian, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at www.MBS.works.

Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching

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Māori Values Shine at Media Conference in New Zealand

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Convene Article: Māori Values Shine at Media Conference in New Zealand

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0200

How the hosts of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) conference in Christchurch rooted Māori values and scholarship into the conference experience.

Written by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene, and read by Donald Matheson, professor of media and communication at the University of Canterbury.

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Convene Series: Coming Soon - Season 4

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:48 +0200

Season 4, recorded at Convening EMEA 2024, is starting this Thursday!

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· Is Zoom fatigue still a thing? Why video meetings are so draining, and what to do about it.

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Convene Talk on Combating Zoom Fatigue: Insights and Practical Tips for Event Professionals

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:06 +0200

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How a Medical Conference is Driving Health-Care Innovation

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Convene Article: How a Medical Conference is Driving Health-Care Innovation

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:49 +0200

The World Hospital at Home Congress is helping advance the growing and critical service of bringing healthcare to people's homes around the world.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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Convene Talk on Empowering Women: Overcoming Funding Challenges and Advancing Inclusive Leadership

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:08 +0300

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· How do we Close the Climate Girls’ Gap for a More Equitable Green Transition?

· [Podcast] Outrage + Optimism: US Election Special

· Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary report

· Advancing Women in the Business Events Industry

· Do Stricter Return-to-Office Mandates Make Sense?

· Champagne Cruz reel – 5 days a week in the office

· NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work

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How to Make AI Tools Your Silent Partner

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Convene Article: How to Make AI Tools Your Silent Partner

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:08 +0300

For events company owner Valerie Sumner, using PCMA’s Spark and other AI tools to augment company operations is “almost like having another person in the office.”

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· Booking a Controversial Event Speaker? Here’s How to Prepare for the Unexpected

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Convene Talk on Navigating Controversial Speakers: Strategies for Event Planners to Mitigate Risks and Foster Open Dialogue

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:57 +0300

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· Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events

· Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

· Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns

· The Freeman Trust Report

· Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

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5 Events Industry Predictions

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Convene Article: 5 Events Industry Predictions

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:46 +0300

Trade-show organizer Greg Topalian looked back at trends he predicted a decade ago and offered five more for the next 10 years during his presentation at ECEF.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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Convene Talk on Resilience in the Face of Climate Disasters: How Event Planners Can Help with Recovery Efforts

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:06 +0300

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· LA Times: Opinion: Helene destroyed my hometown. I don’t want climate change stories of false hope

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The Power of the Perfect Conference Closing

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Convene Article: The Power of the Perfect Conference Closing

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:08 +0300

Behavioral science expert Dominic Thurbon on why the last hour of your event is so important to its success — and how he thinks you should use it.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· EOS: A More Sustainable Way to Attend Distant Science Conferences

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Convene Talk on Rethinking Event Models: Reducing Carbon Emissions with Hub and Spoke Formats

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:37 +0300

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· Bridging the Generation Gap at Events

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Measuring an Event’s Carbon Footprint — It’s All in the Details

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Convene Article: Measuring an Event’s Carbon Footprint — It’s All in the Details

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:15 +0300

Two sustainability experts have created a tool to accurately measure an event’s true carbon footprint. Here’s the level of detail required.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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· CES gets a rebrand (and a new logo) as organizers of the tech show step forward

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Convene Talk on Rebranding for the Future: How CES and CTA are Evolving Technology Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:53 +0300

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· Refreshed. Recreated. Reimagined.

· Igniting Innovation Since 1924. Celebrating CTA’s 100th Anniversary.

· Convene Talk on TED Rebranding

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How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events

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Convene Article: How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:04 +0300

As Earth’s average global temperature rises, the number of extreme weather events — including drenching rain, severe floods, and heat waves — is climbing, too. A new research report documents the effect of extreme weather on a full year of events of all kinds in Canada.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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Convene Talk on Driving Innovation: Building Sustainable Events and Fostering Human Connections at Convening EMEA & Convene 4 Climate

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:20 +0300

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· Convening EMEA 2024

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· Inaugural Convene 4 Climate Launching as a ‘Catalyst for Change’

· 5 Ways to Inspire Event Participants to Act Sustainably

· Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching

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Making an Impact as an Event Exhibitor

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Convene Article: Making an Impact as an Event Exhibitor

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:51 +0300

The co-founders of Backtrack, a mobile app for recording exhibit booth conversations, went the extra mile to make connections and get leads at ECEF 2024. Their experience can help spark ideas for all kinds of exhibitors and sponsors.

By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene.

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Convene Talk on Breaking the Phone Habit: Strategies for Better Engagement and Mental Well-being at Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:35 +0300

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· Is it Time to Break Up With Your Phone?

· Simon Sinek – Smartphone

· Hooked: How to Build: Habit-Forming Products

· Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech

· The Extended Mind

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In Search of Something Better for the Events Industry

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Convene Article: In Search of Something Better for the Events Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:43 +0300

We asked event professionals to open up to us about the deeply ingrained ways in which the industry does business that need rethinking — and to consider: If we eliminate those sacred cows, what should we do instead?

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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Convene Talk: Challenging Sacred Cows to Create Meaningful Experiences

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:51 +0300

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· Albert Cerezales Garcia and Stephen Rose on Embracing AI and How Technology is Shaping the Future of Events (Summer Replay)

· Convene Article: Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity

· Convene Talk on Embracing Failure: How to Learn, Adapt, and Succeed in the Events Industry

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· Jen Vaseleck, Class of 2015

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Jen Vaseleck and Nikki Gonzales on Bridging Generations in Events: Strategies for Fostering Collaboration (Summer Replay)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:47 +0300

This is a replay of episode 1 from season 2, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

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· Jen Vaseleck

Jen Vaseleck is an Operations Manager for the Event Management Team at Maritz. Jen's passion for creating memorable experiences for others and providing exceptional service has guided her throughout her career.

· Nikki Gonzales

Nikki Gonzales is the Chief of Staff at Soundings. Just as she has been championed by her mentors and leaders, she strives to develop opportunities for emerging professionals through her role at Soundings and advocacy for fellow Gen-Z event pros.

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· Nikki Gonzales, Class of 2023

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Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention

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Convene Article: Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:05 +0300

Fireworks — and industry issues, government regulations, new technologies, and more — light up the American Pyrotechnics Association Annual Meeting & Convention.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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· CrowdStrike accepted a ‘Most Epic Fail’ award at Def Con hacking conference

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Convene Talk on Embracing Failure: How to Learn, Adapt, and Succeed in the Events Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:38 +0300

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Jennifer Bishop on Designing Engaging Event Spaces: Elevating Sponsor Activations and Attendee Experience (Summer Replay)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:05 +0300

This is a replay of episode 6 from season 3, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego this January 2024.

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· Jennifer Bishop

Jennifer Bishop brings more than 19 years of experience at PCMA in her role as Strategic Director, Business Development, working with various team members to develop PCMA’s partnership program and sponsorship opportunities.

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What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris Olympics

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Convene Article: What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris Olympics

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:09 +0300

Paris 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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· How Miami Beach Convention Center Is Embracing Inclusivity and Accessibility

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Convene Talk: Expanding Accessibility and Neuroinclusivity in the Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:32 +0300

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· The Neu Project

· Making Your Events Inclusive for Neurodiverse Attendees

· Convene Podcast: More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

· SAP Autism Inclusion Pledge

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Albert Cerezales Garcia and Stephen Rose on Embracing AI and How Technology is Shaping the Future of Events (Summer Replay)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:10 +0300

This is a replay of episode 6 from season 1, which was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Albert Cerezales Garcia

Albert Cerezales Garcia is Strategic Consultant at MCI Group (www.mci-group.com). Garcia is all about delivering results with cross-cultural teams that resonate on a global scale.

· Stephen Rose

Stephen Rose is Head of Global Communication Services at Siemens AG (www.siemens.com). Rose’s work is characterized by his pursuit of excellence and belief in the transformative potential of technology.

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· Find more on AI as a creative partner in our July/August 2023 issue.

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Filling in Staffing Gaps With the Right Talent

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Convene Article: Filling in Staffing Gaps With the Right Talent

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:13 +0300

A new initiative in Boston aims to solve two problems at once: the shortage of highly qualified professionals in the hospitality industry and the lack of diversity in managerial and senior leadership roles.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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Convene Talk: Virtual Events - Strategies for Engagement and Year-Round Impact

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:24 +0300

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· BB: What Are Your Tricks for Getting Event Attendees Interacting?

· ASTRO Plans for the ‘Best Possible Virtual Meeting,’ Including a VR-Style Exhibit Hall

· Why Virtual Events Require More Planning Time

· Julius Solaris and Dan Macsai, Chief Events Officer at TIME

· Inc.: How Zoom Meetings (and Memes) Are Helping Power the Harris Campaign

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Madeline Schimeck and JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan: How to Make Giving Back Fun and Impactful at Events (Summer Replay)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:06 +0300

Introduction:

This is a replay of episode 1 from season 3, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, dedicated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego, January 2024.

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· Madeline Schimeck

Madeline Schimeck currently serves as Manager of Community and Foundation Engagement at PCMA, overseeing fundraising and volunteer programs. As a psychology graduate from the University of Dayton, Madeline’s understanding of the human mind enhances her ability to connect and build relationships with diverse communities.

· JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan

JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan, currently the Senior Director at PCMA Foundation, is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry. Spanning multiple decades, her career journey led her from United Airlines to Experient (Maritz Global Events), and finally to PCMA. JoAnn's success is rooted in establishing meaningful relationships and her commitment to personal and professional growth. Recognized with a Life Time Achievement award by PCMA in 2001, she is a respected figure in the meetings and conventions industry.

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Making Space for Makers in Portland

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Convene Article: Making Space for Makers in Portland

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:21 +0300

Portland's My People’s Market has created opportunities for local makers and entrepreneurs who need a platform — and the events, tourism, and hospitality industries are a part of the mix.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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Convene Talk: How to Effectively Navigate Extreme Weather When Organizing an Event

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:19 +0300

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· Stress at Work: ‘Understand When Is Your Breaking Point’

· Association Finds Itself ‘In the Center of a Perfect Storm’

· ‘There’s no Obstacle Too Big’ to Derail Association’s Annual Event

· VisitFlorida Event Insurance

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Chase Brunson and Derek Anderson: Driving Innovation and Inclusion at Events (Summer Replay)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:30 +0300

Introduction:

This is a replay of episode 4 from season 2, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, and recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson, founder of e3 Creative, is dedicated to turning ambitious concepts into memorable and impactful realities through innovative thinking in conference planning and design.

· Chase Brunson, CMP, DES

Chase Brunson is a champion for inclusion and often serves as a subject matter expert on DEI best practices within the meetings and events industry. With 10 years of event management under his belt, Chase is currently an Event Manager for the Project Management Institute.

· Derek Anderson, Class of 2017

Additional Resources:

· Chase Brunson, Class of 2024

· Why Event Organizers Need to Be Aware of Transgender Attendees’ Event Journey

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Tech Company’s AI Reporter Helps Meeting Attendees Be in Two Places at Once

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Convene Article: Tech Company’s AI Reporter Helps Meeting Attendees Be in Two Places at Once

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:34 +0300

Siemens AG used AI to spread key insights from an internal leadership meeting to participants — and remote global employees — in record time.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· BBC: Why it's time to rethink what it means to be a tourist

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Convene Talk: Overtourism and events: 'There's got to be change in how we view travel'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:54 +0300

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· NY Times: Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists

· NY Times: Japan Likes Tourists, Just Not This Many

· Convene Sept 2019 Cover Story on Overtourism

· Travel Journalist Analysis LI

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Dr. Zena Burgess & Laura Caprioli: Navigating the Workplace of Tomorrow (Summer Replay)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:18 +0300

This is a replay of episode 1 from season 1, which was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Laura Caprioli

Laura Caprioli is a Growth Programme & Stakeholder Manager at VisitBritain (www.visitbritain.com), the UK's national tourism agency. She has a Master of Science degree from Lund University and a Bachelor's degree from IULM University. Laura is a member of the PCMA 20 in Their Twenties class of 2023.

· Dr. Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Zena is currently CEO of the Australian Psychological Society (psychology.org.au) and is focused on system-wide change in mental health. Zena works as a coach and consultant to individuals on their development and organisations seeking to reposition themselves, values, culture and create new business opportunities. She is keenly focused on growth and positive development and managing change in a proactive way.

Additional Resources:

PCMA 20 in Their Twenties Class on 2023 – Class member interview with Laura Caprioli
CEO on Creating ‘a Kind Place’ for Staff Members
Find more on Practicing Empathy at Work and Events in our May/June 2023 issue. Available for free here: https://www.pcma.org/magazine-issue/2023-03/

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Artisans Craft Ribbon Into a Unifying ‘Social Fabric’

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Convene Article: Artisans Craft Ribbon Into a Unifying ‘Social Fabric’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:08 +0300

A work of crochet that began as a religious offering has put a town in Jalisco, Mexico, on the map, in the Guinness Book of World Records, and center stage at expo events.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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· Convene Dec 2023 Cover Story: Game Changer

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Convene Talk: 'There has been a cultural shift in the Olympics.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0300

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· Convene Sept-Oct 2023 Cover Story: A More Charged Environment

· Ideo: Culture as Catalyst

· Rolling Stone: Seine Pollution

· The Guardian: Plastic-bottle seats and wooden pools

· Euro News: Green dreams of the Olympics in meltdown as organisers U-turn on air conditioning

· NYT: Parisians on TikTok Plead: ‘Don’t Come’ to Paris

· NYT: France’s Approach to the Olympics: Food, With a Side of Games

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Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns

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Convene Article: Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:38 +0300

Post Dobbs decision, the destinations where the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine can safely meet have dwindled to a select few. Here’s how the association has navigated increasingly tricky legal contracts, member dissonance and advocacy, and the difficult decision to relocate the meeting at the last minute.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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· WSJ: When Do You Need to Get to the Airport? We Did the Math

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Convene Talk: Make sure your delegates know what to expect at the local airport, including travel times.

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:28 +0300

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· Pivot Podcast – Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating?

· WP: Copenhagen’s New Sustainability Push? Free Coffee for Tourists.

· Indy Airport Spotlights Diverse Artists With Disabilities

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Discovering Indigenous Culture Through Crafts and Stories

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Convene Article: Discovering Indigenous Culture Through Crafts and Stories

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:16 +0300

Marc Forgette, founder of Makatew Workshops, uses Indigenous crafting sessions at meetings and events to help participants focus on the story he shares about his Indigenous heritage.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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Convene Talk: May-June Cover Story - ‘You don't know what you create and where it's going to go.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:41 +0300

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How Knoxville Became a Model for Supporting Local Makers

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Convene Article: How Knoxville Became a Model for Supporting Local Makers

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:58 +0300

As Etsy’s first official U.S. ‘Maker City,’ Knoxville, Tennessee, is growing the local economy through arts, crafts, and entrepreneurship.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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· C2 Montreal 2024: How a New Venue Aimed to Inspire Networking and Connection

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Convene Talk: C2 Montreal - 'They are giving attendees different versions of Montreal.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0300

Links:

· iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever

· Convene Talk on TED’s new slogan: 'What is the value of an idea?'

· May-June Cover Story – The Maker Economy

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Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

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Convene Article: Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:58 +0300

The ‘2024 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report’ offers insights into the current state of the relationship between planners and speakers and how speaker selection factors into an event’s success.

By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene.

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Marc Ghafoori: What can you do to really amplify the experience by just rearranging the floorplan?'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:51 +0300

An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Marc Ghafoori

Marc Ghafoori is the Sr. VP Brand Strategy at HERITAGE, where they build truly memorable events. At HERITAGE, Marc works to find better ways for clients and their stakeholder’s visions to come to life through partnership.

Links to mentioned resources:

· Claude.ai

· Empathy: The Key to Connection at Business Events, by Marc Ghafoori

· The Dynamics of Change, by Marc Ghafoori

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Bringing the Maker Movement to Events

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Convene Article: Bringing the Maker Movement to Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:51 +0300

How does the maker movement intersect with business events and how can we tap into it for more meaningful experiences for our participants? The founder and president of Make: Community reflects on why people become makers and the role the maker movement can play in events.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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- Burn the Event Experience Playbook

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Convene Talk: edUcon 2024 ‘Starting with Connection.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:00:53 +0300

The Convene team shares what sessions sound exciting to them for the upcoming edUcon 2024:

- Event Program Overview

- Networking by design

- Yappy Hour

- Building a Sustainable Production Plan

- Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Business

- Matthew Kalb

- Charlie Todd

- Sustainability Tour

- Sherron Washington

- Yvette Simpson

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Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events

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Convene Article: Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:31 +0300

Political divisiveness has increased dramatically in the U.S. in recent years. How much have you thought about the impact that may have on participants at your events — or what you can do to manage its effects?

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· New research highlights toll of business travel on mental health and a need for more support from employers

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Convene Talk: ‘Empathy for professionals' whole lives would make a big difference.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:54 +0300

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· Advancing Women in the Business Events Industry

· How to Reduce the Stress and Anxiety of Business Travel

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Convene Series: Season 3 Wrap Up

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:08 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego, Jan 2024.

This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston.

Season 3 Episodes:

E1 - JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan and Madeline Schimeck: ‘The Secrets to Making Giving Back Fun’

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E2 – Austin Whitney: ‘Just be a good human, be thoughtful.'

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E3 - Xernona Martin: ‘The more knowledgeable you are about their needs, the more prepared you'll be.'

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E4 - Megan Culligan: ‘There was definitely a lot of AV that went into a pretty small space.'

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E5 – Shawn Kanungo: AI Is Rewiring Our Creative Process

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E6 - Jennifer Bishop: 'The District is essentially the heart of CL.’

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E7 – Anh Nguyen and Shawn Cheng: ‘How planners engage with technology has changed.’

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E8 - Carolina Goradesky: 'How do we do that with sustainability in mind?'

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E9 – Kristi Casey: 'The coolest information I felt like came from the margins.'

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Waste Not, Want Not: Making Leftover Event Materials Serve the Community

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Convene Article: Waste Not, Want Not: Making Leftover Event Materials Serve the Community

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:54 +0300

After WrestleMania concluded in Philadelphia, the CVB found a way to give the professional wrestling event’s banners a second life, while giving back — joining several other large events that have made sure that what’s left over goes to a good cause rather than the landfill.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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Paula Brantner: 'Dealing with some of these incidents quickly can change the trajectory of someone's life.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:56 +0300

An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Paula Brantner

Paula Brantner (she/her) of Accountability Ignited builds harassment and toxic workplace prevention systems and implements codes of conduct for academic societies, professional associations, and political organizations. She works with organizations to ensure confidential reporting, safe and inclusive meetings, and a harassment-free environment. An employment lawyer for over 30 years, Paula has degrees from UC Law-San Francisco and Michigan State University’s James Madison College and is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI).

Links to mentioned resources:

· Making Allyship Part of the Program (2023 article by Jennifer N. Dienst)

· Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns (SMFM article by Jennifer N. Dienst)

· Convene Talk on harassment (March 15, 2024)

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Convene Series: 'The coolest information I felt like came from the margins.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:30 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Kristi Casey

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Conference Illuminates the Art of Medicine

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Convene Article: Conference Illuminates the Art of Medicine

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:24 +0300

The Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators draws on advances in science, technology, and medicine to keep attendees up to date on techniques to explain the science of life.

By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With Kristi Casey

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Kristi Casey

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Convene Talk: 'You have to allow for flexibility in how companies come to reduce their carbon emissions.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:31 +0300

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: 'How do we do that with sustainability in mind?'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:40 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Carolina Goradesky

Carolina Goradesky has over 15 years of experience in the business events industry. She has been helping organizations design, transform, and deliver engagement that empowers relationships to thrive. In 2020, Carolina completed a Business Sustainability Management qualification at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and she is also CMM and PMP accredited. At the point of recording Carolina was leading the global efforts in sustainability both internally and externally across all PCMA brands, regions, and strategic partnerships.

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Swifties and Scholars: Inside an Academic Conference About Taylor Swift

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Convene Article: Swifties and Scholars: Inside an Academic Conference About Taylor Swift

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:35 +0300

Indiana University Bloomington conference explores music star Taylor Swift’s lyricism, feminism, economic impact, social-media presence, and more through an academic lens.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With Carolina Goradesky

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:42 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Carolina Goradesky

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Convene Interview with Leonard Hoops: ‘I don’t know that I opened that door, but the door opened for me.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:21 +0300

An interview, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

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· Leonard Hoops

Leonard Hoops is President & CEO of Visit Indy, where he leads nearly 60 industry professionals who are charged with growing Central Indiana’s nearly $6 billion convention, tourism, and event business. He serves as the first DMO executive to chair PCMA and is currently chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees.

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Convene Series: ‘How planners engage with technology has changed.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:19 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Anh Nguyen, CMP

Anh Nguyen, CMP, is the co-founder of Spark Event Collective and an esteemed leader in event management. With over 18 years of diverse experience, she excels at creating engaging event experiences and building thriving communities. Known for her meticulous planning and leadership, she has been recognized as an industry innovator, significantly contributing to the evolving landscape of virtual and hybrid events.

· Shawn Cheng

Shawn Cheng, a seasoned event strategist and personal brand advisor, is renowned for transforming events into growth catalysts. His successful track record spans DAHLIA+ Agency, MCI, and currently, Curious Bear Management, where he elevates clients' visions. An influential industry advocate, Shawn inspires others through his strategic insights and profound commitment to authentic storytelling and personal branding.

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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

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Convene Article: Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:56 +0300

WorldatWork’s Courtney Mesmer developed a speaker coaching program to improve the participant experience at her organization’s annual conference. That initiative not only transformed the conference but rippled throughout the organization.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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4 Ways to DIY a Speaker Coaching Program

CMP Series Article

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MOMENTS: With Anh Nguyen and Shawn Cheng

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:31 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Anh Nguyen, CMP

· Shawn Cheng

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· Introducing TED’s new tagline

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Convene Talk: 'What is the value of an idea?'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:36 +0300

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· Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED [video]

· TED is 40 — here's how it all started [video]

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: 'The District is essentially the heart of CL.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff.

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· Jennifer Bishop

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From Skeptic to Sought-After TEDx Speaker Coach

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Convene Article: From Skeptic to Sought-After TEDx Speaker Coach & Connecting with the Audience

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 +0300

Fifteen years ago, she coached speakers for the first major TEDx event. Hayley Foster has since built that initial experience into a successful business, helping speakers to focus on what makes their message unique and their presentation authentic.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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‘Programming Stellar Content That Connects With an Audience’

CMP Series Article

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MOMENTS: With Jennifer Bishop, Strategic Director, Business Development, PCMA

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:31 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff.

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· Jennifer Bishop

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· Earth Day 2024: Ending Single-Use Plastic

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Convene Talk: ‘We've kind of used recycling as a panacea.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:31 +0300

Note: In the conversation, we refer to “Carolina”. We speak of Carolina Goradesky, Head of Global Sustainability at PCMA.

Links:

· Earth Day 2024 Official Website

· A Sustainability Pulse Check for Events

· Net Zero Carbon Pledge for the Events Industry

· “Banishing Plastic” – on Convene cover

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: AI Is Rewiring Our Creative Process

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:57 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Shawn Kanungo

As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo works at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. He spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to help them better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Since leaving Deloitte, Kanungo has worked with hundreds of organizations on their journey to digital transformation.

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How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation

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Convene Article: How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:26 +0300

How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation

Rooted in New York but reaching the world online, the Grow-NY Competition and Summit provides $3 million in funding for innovative startups working throughout the agrifood ecosystem, from new farming technologies to ready-to-eat food products.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With Shawn Kanungo, Innovation Strategist | Bestselling Author

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:29 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Shawn Kanungo

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· Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

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Convene Talk: Putting tremendous effort into training speakers

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:05 +0300

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: ‘There was definitely a lot of AV that went into a pretty small space.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:39 +0300

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· Megan Culligan

Megan Culligan brings various event components together to intentionally design a live hybrid experience for online and onsite attendees at Convening Leaders. As an Associate, Events & Experiences at PCMA, and a proud DES graduate, she strives to deliver informative, engaging and meaningful experiences for participants.

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The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them

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Convene Article: The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:28 +0300

The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains what we’ve gotten wrong about learning styles — and how thinking about them differently can benefit our audiences.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With Megan Culligan, Associate, Events & Experiences, PCMA

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:30 +0300

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· Megan Culligan

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· The Research-Backed Benefits of Daily Rituals

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Convene Talk: ‘Having those rituals creates that good work hygiene.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:17 +0300

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: ‘The more knowledgeable you are about their needs, the more prepared you'll be.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:07 +0300

Guest Information:

· Xernona Martin

Xernona Martin is a seasoned event executive currently serving as Vice President of Events & Experiences at PCMA. With over 15 years of experience spanning various industries, Xernona's expertise lies in strategic planning and authentic leadership. Her tenacity, coupled with her dedication to excellence, has propelled her through a successful career in event management.

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Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All

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Convene Article: Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:22 +0300

Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All

Accessibility consultant Austin Whitney’s love of music and music festivals led to his life’s mission to improve access at events for people with disabilities.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With Xernona Martin, Vice President of Events & Experiences, PCMA

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:40 +0300

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· Xernona Martin

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· Bridging the Generation Gap at Events

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Convene Talk: ‘Associations are in a period of reforming and redefinition.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:41 +0300

Links:

· Do associations still matter?

· Building Year-Round Engagement With Audiences

· How to Engage Next-Gen Members

· Substack/Patreon

· 2 Formats That Foster Connection at Virtual Events

· Why do associations exist? Why should we care?

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: ‘Just be a good human, be thoughtful.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:27 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Austin Whitney

Austin Whitney is the President of Ten Fifty Entertainment, the most active accessibility consultants in the live entertainment and sports space. Holding a Juris Doctorate from UC Berkeley School of Law, as well as a BA from UC Berkeley, Austin brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Currently serving as the ADA Compliance Director for Coachella Music and Arts Festival, F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, the PGA Championship, and Star Wars Celebration, he has held the same role for over one hundred events in the last ten years. Austin is a recognized expert in the field, having presented on "ADA Compliance at Temporary Events" at the National ADA Symposium last year, and has also been a speaker on the topic at XLive, the Municipal Special Events Conference, and for the International Association of Venue Managers.

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Brooke Eby’s Inspiring ALS Journey: Leveraging Social Media, Humor, Events, and Company Support

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Convene Article: Brooke Eby’s Inspiring ALS Journey: Leveraging Social Media, Humor, Events, and Company Support

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:14 +0300

Brooke Eby’s Inspiring ALS Journey: Leveraging Social Media, Humor, Events, and Company Support

When she was diagnosed with ALS, Brooke Eby turned to social media and humor to bring awareness and research funding to the disease. Her employer gave her a much bigger platform — including the Dreamforce conference stage — to share her message.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With Austin Whitney, President, Ten Fifty Entertainment

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:36 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Austin Whitney

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· 'Me-centric' shift changes what attendees expect from business events and conferences

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Convene Talk: ‘Captivated, not captured.’ (Part II)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:05 +0300

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· Get Ready for the ‘New Wave’ of Next Gen Attendees

· Want to Future-Proof Your Events? Delight a Gen Z Audience.

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

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· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Series: 'People leave feeling good knowing that somebody is going to be positively affected.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:38 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Madeline Schimeck

· JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan

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Scientific Discovery and Diversity at ABRCMS

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Convene Article: Scientific Discovery and Diversity at ABRCMS

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:51 +0300

Scientific Discovery and Diversity at ABRCMS

The hybrid Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists draws culturally diverse attendees from wide-ranging scientific disciplines for a “remarkable experience.”

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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MOMENTS: With JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan & Madeline Schimeck

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:17 +0300

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024.

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· Madeline Schimeck

· JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan

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· 'Me-centric' shift changes what attendees expect from business events and conferences

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Convene Talk: ‘Captivated, not captured.’ (Part I)

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:13 +0300

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· Get Ready for the ‘New Wave’ of Next Gen Attendees

· Want to Future-Proof Your Events? Delight a Gen Z Audience.

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry

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Convene Article: Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:46 +0300

Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry

A new research project looks at the disproportionate lack of women executives in the highest positions in the business events industry.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· What does SXSW mean for cities now?

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Convene Talk: ‘Conferences have the ability to bring people together who may disagree.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:00:32 +0200

Links:

· New markets in Europe – How Cities Become Music Incubators | EU@SXSW (euinaustin.org)

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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· Derek Anderson, Class of 2017

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Convene Series: ‘I’d like to jump in with as much optimism [as I could].’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:00:34 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson, founder of e3 Creative, is dedicated to turning ambitious concepts into memorable and impactful realities through innovative thinking in conference planning and design.

· Chase Brunson, CMP, DES

Chase Brunson is a champion for inclusion and often serves as subject matter expert on DEI best practices within the meetings and events industry. With 10 years of event management under his belt, Chase is currently an Event Manager for the Project Management Institute.

Additional Resources:

· Chase Brunson, Class of 2024

· Why Event Organizers Need to Be Aware of Transgender Attendees’ Event Journey

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Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History

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Convene Article: Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:08 +0200

Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History

How the European Association of Archaeologists’ annual conference in Belfast wove Northern Ireland’s rich history — and its current residents — into its program.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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· Derek Anderson, Class of 2017

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MOMENTS: ‘I’d like to jump in with as much optimism [as I could].’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:38 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson, founder of e3 Creative, is dedicated to turning ambitious concepts into memorable and impactful realities through innovative thinking in conference planning and design.

· Chase Brunson, CMP, DES

Additional Resources:

· Chase Brunson, Class of 2024

· Why Event Organizers Need to Be Aware of Transgender Attendees’ Event Journey

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- Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road

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Convene Talk: ‘[Listen Up] - I encourage you to read it because it might surprise you.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:12 +0200

Links:

- Cover story: Listen Up

- Armchair Expert episode on Supercommunicators

- 4 Steps to Take Before Offering Advice

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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· Astrid Schrier, Class of 2014

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Convene Series: ‘We had to start telling more of a story.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:24 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Astrid Schrier, CMP, HMCC

Astrid Schrier is a Global Accounts Manager with HelmsBriscoe based out of Philadelphia. Prior to joining HelmsBriscoe, Astrid served as a meeting and event manager for multiple associations, corporate and pharmaceutical clients. Astrid was a member of the inaugural class of PCMA’s 20 in their Twenties.

· Rachael Molyneux

Rachael Molyneux is the International Bidding Manager at Liverpool Convention Bureau. Rachael works with local experts to bid and host association conferences in Liverpool.

Additional Resources:

· Rachael Molyneux, Class of 2024

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Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching

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Convene Article: Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:47 +0200

Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching

Author, coaching expert, leading management thinker — and Convening EMEA 2024 keynote speaker — Michael Bungay Stanier reveals the transformative power of asking the right questions. And then, really listening to the answers.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· Astrid Schrier, Class of 2014

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MOMENTS: ‘We had to start telling more of a story.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:57 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Astrid Schrier, CMP, HMCC

· Rachael Molyneux

Rachael Molyneux is the International Bidding Manager at Liverpool Convention Bureau. Rachael works with local experts to bid and host association conferences in Liverpool.

Additional Resources:

· Rachael Molyneux, Class of 2024

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· She was harassed at a tech conference. Now other women are sharing #MeToo moments

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Convene Talk: ‘You have to have the channels where your complaint is taken seriously.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:53 +0200

Links:

· Making Allyship Part of the Program

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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· Alana Mallory, Class of 2015

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Convene Series: ‘What kind of experiences are we trying to create for [that audience]?’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:34 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Alana Mallory

Alana Mallory is the Director of Global Events and Strategic Initiatives for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM); and the Principal and Lead Planner for AKM Consulting Solutions LLC. Alana loves planning unique experiences that create space for genuine connection.

· Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson is a PCMA Class of 2024 Twenty in Their Twenties. Matthew strives to bring a powerful attendee experience to a diverse portfolio of meetings and events, driven by attention to detail and a passion for delivering a premium final product.

Additional Resources:

· Matthew Johnson, Class of 2024

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Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

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Convene Article: Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:28 +0200

Why Organizations Are Choosing to Meet in Controversial Destinations

Instead of canceling their events at — or boycotting — politically polarized host destinations, organizations are choosing to show up and speak up, in a show of support.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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· Alana Mallory, Class of 2015

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MOMENTS: ‘What kind of experiences are we trying to create for [that audience]?’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:02 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Alana Mallory

· Matthew Johnson

Additional Resources:

· Matthew Johnson, Class of 2024

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· CEO Says, Your AI Will Be Able to Attend Meetings For You

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Convene Talk: Too many meetings? ‘That’s a systemic problem at many organizations.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:08 +0200

Links:

· Business Insider with Otter CEO

· Company Appoints AI-Powered Robot as CEO

· Tyler Perry Interview

· Men interrupting Dienst

· Men interrupting Adam Grant

· WEF in the metaverse

· Wall-E movie

· VML The Future 100: 2024

· GPS negative impacts

· Navigating and brain health

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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· Jen Vaseleck, Class of 2015

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Convene Series: ‘Give a little more grace to those incoming graduates.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:00:31 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Jen Vaseleck

· Nikki Gonzales

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· Nikki Gonzales, Class of 2023

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Convene Article: Listen Up

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:47 +0200

Listen Up

Listening is a skill essential to the knowledge exchange that takes place at business events, but how can organizers cultivate better listening behavior among our audiences? Convene reached out to four listening experts and one of the world’s top experts on coaching for their advice.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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Listen Up

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· Jen Vaseleck, Class of 2015

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MOMENTS: ‘Give a little more grace to those incoming graduates.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:30 +0200

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.

Guest Information:

· Jen Vaseleck

· Nikki Gonzales

Additional Resources:

· Nikki Gonzales, Class of 2023

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· Main article: Events travel — that’s the ticket

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Convene Talk: Discovery, packages, experiences and more

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:55 +0200

Links:

· VML The Future 100: 2024

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family.

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a science reporter at The Daily Oklahoman; publications director at the global nonprofit World Neighbors; and as the arts and humanities editor at the Stanford University News Service.

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

Before joining the team in 2020, Jen spent more than a decade contributing to titles in the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle space. She has also had brief interludes in public relations and sales. If not writing, she is probably planning her next trip.

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

Based in her New Jersey home office, Casey Gale enjoys writing DEI and news pieces as they relate to the meetings and events industry. She spends her downtime reading and playing with her two fluffy office mates — her cats, Hildy and Walter.

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

Before joining PCMA Curt Wagner spent 22 years at the Chicago Tribune in various positions, including as a national/foreign copy editor, news designer, and as entertainment editor and TV writer for RedEye newspaper.

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is her love of learning.

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Convene Series: Season 2 is coming!

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:32 +0200

We are kicking off Season 2, recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, where we're rethinking events and offering fresh industry insights alongside PCMA's 20 in Twenties honorees.

Episode 1 features Nikki Gonzales from Soundings Connect and Jen Vaseleck from Matirtz, discussing strategies for keeping things fresh with a seasoned boss.
Episode 2, dives into digital design, featuring Alana Mallory from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Matthew Johnson from Medscape.
Episode 3, explores sourcing, negotiations, and contracts with Astrid Schrier from HelmsBriscoe and Rachael Molyneux from Liverpool Convention Bureau.
Episode 4, highlights the younger generation's impact on events, joined by Derek Anderson from e3 Creative and Chase Brunson from the Project Management Institute.

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Indigenous Artwork Gives Visual Identity to HIV Science Conference

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Convene Article: Indigenous Artwork Gives Visual Identity to HIV Science Conference

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:45 +0200

Indigenous Artwork Gives Visual Identity to HIV Science Conference

When the International AIDS Society commissioned a local artist for its conference logo, it did more than honor the Indigenous population of host city Brisbane. It helped raise awareness of that community’s challenges with HIV.

By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene.

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· The Rise of the Experience Economy

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Convene Talk: ‘Creating a collective event where people feel part of something bigger than themselves.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:02 +0200

Links:

· Article from The Drum

· VML Future 100

· Fyre Festival 2

· Singing Together

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is her love of learning.

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Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity

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Convene Article: Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:30 +0200

Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity

The opening and closing sessions at Convening EMEA 2023, which dared to be a little different, paid off by creating memorable experiences that supported the goals of the event — and what matters most to participants.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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Convene Moments: The Best From Season 1

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:55 +0200

Introduction:

This episode offers a look back to some of the best moments from season one of the Convene Podcast, recorded at Convening EMEA 2023, where we brought together different generations to share their perspectives on hot industry topics.

Hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, digital media editor of Convene.

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· How AI Could Help Build Better Meeting Spaces — Online and IRL

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Convene Talk: The VML Future 100 Report - ‘This year it strikes me as being particularly valuable!’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:40 +0200

Resources:

· The Future 100: 2024

· Finding Connection by Disconnecting from Tech

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is her love of learning.

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Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road

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Convene Article: Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:36 +0200

Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road

To better support physicians’ soft skills development, the American College of Chest Physicians launched a country-wide tour of its empathetic listening training workshops, focused on the critical first five minutes of clinician/patient interaction.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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· One Surprising Trend Shaping Work in 2024

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Convene Talk: ‘I did not see that one [trend] coming!’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:00:41 +0200

Additional Resources:

· Ideas are Dimes a Dozen - Wharton and Cornell Tech research

· Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier – HBS, Wharton and BCG study

· Convene August 2022 Cover Story on the Talent Challenge

· Generative AI Can Boost Productivity Without Replacing Workers

Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is her love of learning.

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More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

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Convene Article: More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0200

More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation

Visit Salt Lake and Destination Toledo are two of the growing number of CVBs that have recently earned autism travel accreditation, after learning about how Mesa, Arizona, is breaking new ground for inclusive travel.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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· U.S. Travel Industry Struggles to Recover: Ranks 17th Globally in New Report

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Convene Talk: ‘Let’s invest in bringing visitors to the United States.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:00:42 +0200

The Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is her love of learning.

Additional Resources:

· Global Competitive Analysis

· U.S. Competitive Analysis

· U.S. Travel Forecast

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Making Flexible Work Pay Off for Women

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Convene Article: Making Flexible Work Pay Off for Women

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:23 +0200

Making Flexible Work Pay Off for Women

Harvard University’s Claudia Goldin, the winner of this year’s Nobel Prize for economics, links the gender pay gap in the workplace to time pressures on women with children. How does that play out in the business events industry — and what can our industry do to help narrow the pay gap in other sectors?

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· How managers can tackle the most common employee struggle

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Convene Talk: ‘If you are not experiencing mental blocks, you are not challenging yourself enough.’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:50 +0200

A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie.

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· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Magdalina Atanassova, the newest addition to the Convene team, is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Her core trait is love of learning.

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‘It’s Not a Matter of If, It’s a Matter of When’

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Convene Article: ‘It’s Not a Matter of If, It’s a Matter of When’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:56 +0200

‘It’s Not a Matter of If, It’s a Matter of When’

How the world’s largest risk management event handled an active-shooter situation — and where they found blind spots in their own plans that citywide convention organizers need to address.

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

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· What Event Attendees Want Now

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Convene Talk: A New Freeman Report: What Event Attendees Want Now

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:44 +0200

A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Additional Resources:

· Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry

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Convene Article: Salary Survey 2023: Highs and Lows for Event Pros

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:18 +0200

Salary Survey 2023: Highs and Lows for Event Pros

The return of face-to-face meetings is good news, but it brings a host of pandemic-related and other challenges for event professionals as well. Convene examines the ups and downs that come with the job — both monetary and otherwise — in the 2023 Salary Survey.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

Additional Resources:

· Read more on the survey or download the full results: www.pcma.org/salary-survey-2023-highs-lows-event-pros

· A deeper dive into the survey is available on this link: www.pcma.org/convene-salary-survey-deeper-dive

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Convene Talk: CL24 Special 3

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:03 +0200

A special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Talk: CL24 Special 2

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:53 +0200

A special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Talk: CL24 Special

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:11 +0200

A special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January.

Register for the digital experience: https://conveningleaders.org/

Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Convene Article: Capitol Hill Addresses Visa Wait Time Issue

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:00:52 +0200

Capitol Hill Addresses Visa Wait Time Issue

Convention attendees and exhibitors from some non-U.S. destinations have been contending with visitor visa processing times as long as 800 days, negatively impacting international participation at U.S.-based events. New legislation targeting the issue offers some hope.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

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· Read the story here: www.pcma.org/capitol-hill-addresses-visa-wait-time-issue

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· Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024

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Convene Talk: January 2 Special

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:03 +0200

A special episode on our take on trends for 2024.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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See you in 2024 with more fresh perspectives on the business events industry!

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:00:32 +0200

In the spirit of the approaching holidays in many parts of the world, thank you for your support in the past weeks, since we restarted the Convene Podcast. We are truly thankful for each and every one of you who took the time to listen or send us feedback.

The Convene Podcast will be taking a brief break over the holidays and there will be no new episodes released during the last week of December.

We will return with fresh, inspiring content on January 2nd, 2024. We can't wait to kick off the new year with you and continue our mission to bring you a fresh take on the business events industry.

Happy holidays!

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MOMENTS: ‘Technology with Purpose is The Key Word.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:39 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Albert Cerezales Garcia

Albert Cerezales Garcia is Strategic Consultant at MCI Group (www.mci-group.com). Garcia is all about delivering results with cross-cultural teams that resonate on a global scale.

· Stephen Rose

Additional Resources:

· Find more on AI as a creative partner in our July/August 2023 issue.

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· Half of workers take zero breaks during the day

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Convene Talk: December 21

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:15 +0200

A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family.

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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The story in this episode:

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Convene Article: Game Changer: Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:53 +0200

Game Changer

The Olympic Games, the largest sporting event in the world, is aiming to make next year’s edition in Paris its most sustainable ever. What can the events community learn from its plans and its progress?

By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.

Additional Resources:

· Read the story here: www.pcma.org/paris-2024-olympic-games-takes-bold-strides-toward-sustainability

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Convene Series: ‘Technology with Purpose is The Key Word.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:10 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Albert Cerezales Garcia

Albert Cerezales Garcia is Strategic Consultant at MCI Group (www.mci-group.com). Garcia is all about delivering results with cross-cultural teams that resonate on a global scale.

· Stephen Rose

Additional Resources:

· Find more on AI as a creative partner in our July/August 2023 issue.

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MOMENTS: 'It's About Sticking to The Plan.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:49 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Signe Schønemann

Signe Schønemann is Brand Manager Marketing & Communication at Bellagroup ( www.bellagroup.dk). Schønemann is dedicated to maintaining brand excellence, driving ROI, and shaping effective brand strategies.

· Silvano Schaer

Silvano Schaer is Chief Commercial Officer at Congrex Switzerland (congrex.com). Schaer spearheads the marketing, sales, and communication divisions, and holds a pivotal role within the senior management team.

Additional Resources:

· Find more on what our audiences want now in our January/February 2023 issue.

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· Considering the virtues of the virtual academic conference

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Convene Talk: December 14

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:23 +0200

A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Additional Resources:

The story in this episode:

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Convene Article: ‘Let’s Have These Conversations’ About Civil Rights

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:02 +0200

‘Let’s Have These Conversations’ About Civil Rights

An annual summer event produced by the Big Ten Conference for student athletes brings the United States’ civil rights history to life.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.

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· Read the story here: www.pcma.org/civil-rights-student-athletes-big-life-series

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Convene Series: 'It's About Sticking to The Plan.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:00:11 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Signe Schønemann

· Silvano Schaer

Additional Resources:

· Find more on what our audiences want now in our January/February 2023 issue.

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· Felix Willert, Member of PCMA's 20 in Their Twenties 2021 Class

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MOMENTS: 'I Think There Is the Wish to Go Back to Those Comfortable Times.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:06 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Felix Willert

Felix Willert is head of events at Seedhouse (www.seedhouse.de). As the head of events and marketing, Felix orchestrates the innovate! convention, a paramount event for agrifood startups.

· Christine Hense

Christine Hense is member of the executive board and director people & operations at INTEPRLAN (www.interplan.de). Hense has more than 20 years of experience in the meeting industry with INTERPLAN.

Additional Resources:

· Find more on what the future holds in our special forecast edition from November 2023.

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· Yale neuroscientists have discovered why Zoom meetings make your brain go numb

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Convene Talk: December 7

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:02 +0200

A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Additional Resources:

The stories in this episode:

· New Guide Helps Planners Navigate Hosting Events in Destinations With Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

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Convene Article: Scrap Giant Makes E-Waste Problem Impossible to Ignore

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:35 +0200

Scrap Giant Makes E-Waste Problem Impossible to Ignore

A nearly 20-foot-tall, 1-ton sculpture made of discarded electronics was the centerpiece of a first-ever Sustainability Village at a global consumer electronics and home appliances trade show.

By Curt Wagner, digital editor at Convene.

Additional Resources:

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· Felix Willert, Member of PCMA's 20 in Their Twenties 2021 Class

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Convene Series: 'I Think There Is the Wish to Go Back to Those Comfortable Times.'

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:09 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Felix Willert

Felix Willert is head of events at Seedhouse (www.seedhouse.de). As the head of events and marketing, Felix orchestrates the innovate! convention, a paramount event for agrifood startups.

· Christine Hense

Christine Hense is member of the executive board and director people & operations at INTEPRLAN (www.interplan.de). Hense has more than 20 years of experience in the meeting industry with INTERPLAN.

Additional Resources:

· Find more on what the future holds in our special forecast edition from November 2023.

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· PCMA Announces 2018 Global Meetings Executive of the Year Award Recipient

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MOMENTS: A Positive Sustainable Narrative for Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:13 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Maria Düthorn

Maria Düthorn is event manager at Siemens AG (www.siemens.com). Apart from organizing events around the globe, Düthorn is also a certified advertising professional.

· Ben Goedegebuure

Ben Goedegebuure leads Maritz Global and Industry Presence efforts (www.maritzglobalevents.com). Goedegebuure represents Maritz with specific responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and its overall global coordination.

Additional Resources:

Ben Goedegebuure was named PCMA’s 2018 Global Executive of the Year for three decades of generosity and passion for the business events industry at the IMEX Gala Dinner.

· Find more on sustainability in our November/December 2021 issue.

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· https://laist.com/news/education/west-la-college-climate-sustainability-food-waste-conference

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Convene Talk: November 30

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:46 +0200

A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie.

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Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Additional Resources:

The stories in this episode:

· https://www.europeanscientist.com/en/features/politics-could-overshadow-scientific-progress-at-cop28-climate-conference/

· https://www.wired.com/story/la-auto-show-climate-protest-ev-supply-chain/

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Convene Article: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ‘Actively Practiced at Every Level’

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:53 +0200

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ‘Actively Practiced at Every Level’

In an EduCon 2023 session, DEI consultant Zoe Moore shared how event professionals can integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of their organizations’ operations by implementing a supplier diversity program.

By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene.

Additional Resources:

· Read the story here: https://www.pcma.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-actively-practiced-every-level/

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· PCMA Announces 2018 Global Meetings Executive of the Year Award Recipient

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Convene Series: A Positive Sustainable Narrative for Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Maria Düthorn

Maria Düthorn is event manager at Siemens AG (www.siemens.com). Apart from organizing events around the globe, Düthorn is also a certified advertising professional.

· Ben Goedegebuure

Additional Resources:

Ben Goedegebuure was named PCMA’s 2018 Global Executive of the Year for three decades of generosity and passion for the business events industry at the IMEX Gala Dinner.

· Find more on sustainability in our November/December 2021 issue.

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· Breaking Through the Mindset of Digital vs. In-person Events

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MOMENTS: A Fulfilling Career in Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:04 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Amélie Trémolières

Amélie Trémolières is Communications and Events Operations Lead at ESAE (European Society of Association Executives) (www.esae.eu). Trémolières is value-driven and committed to use communication to foster connections between the EU civil society and institutions.

· Annalisa Ponchia

Annalisa Ponchia joined AIM Group International (www.aimgroupinternational.com) as Director of Innovation and Customer Experience and was further appointed Director of International Congress Development, to develop a new compelling narrative to widen outreach and increase the company’s visibility, with respect to the wide network of offices and presence worldwide.

Additional Resources:

It’s time to experiment more with hybrid event formats, says Annalisa Ponchia Baccara, director of international congress development at AIM Group International.

Author: Barbara Palmer

· Find more on the process of transformation in our January/February 2023 issue.

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Convene Article: Reimagining Downtown

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:42 +0200

Reimagining Downtown

An innovative meetings story - how a conference redefines downtown by expanding beyond Chicago’s ‘Loop’.

By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

Additional Resources:

· Read the story here: https://www.pcma.org/conference-redefines-downtown-expanding-beyond-chicagos-loop/

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· Breaking Through the Mindset of Digital vs. In-person Events

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Convene Series: A Fulfilling Career in Events

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:32 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Amélie Trémolières

Amélie Trémolières is Communications and Events Operations Lead at ESAE (European Society of Association Executives) (www.esae.eu). Trémolières is value-driven and committed to using communication to foster connections between the EU civil society and institutions.

· Annalisa Ponchia

Additional Resources:

It’s time to experiment more with hybrid event formats, says Annalisa Ponchia Baccara, director of international congress development at AIM Group International.

Author: Barbara Palmer

· Find more on the process of transformation in our January/February 2023 issue.

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· PCMA 20 in Their Twenties Class on 2023 – Class member interview with Laura Caprioli

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MOMENTS: Navigating the Workplace of Tomorrow

PCMA Convene Magazine — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:54 +0200

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Laura Caprioli

· Dr. Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Dr. Zena Burgess is currently CEO of the Australian Psychological Society (psychology.org.au) and is focused on system-wide change in mental health. Zena works as a coach and consultant to individuals on their development and organisations seeking to reposition themselves, values, culture and create new business opportunities. She is keenly focused on growth and positive development and managing change in a proactive way.

Additional Resources:

· CEO on Creating ‘a Kind Place’ for Staff Members

A conversation with Zena Burgess, the CEO of the Australian Psychological Society, on demonstrating empathy with a remote workforce.

Author: Michelle Russell

· Find more on Practicing Empathy at Work and Events in our May/June 2023 issue. Available for free here: https://www.pcma.org/magazine-issue/2023-03/

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· https://hotelsmag.com/news/how-meeting-planners-are-coping-with-higher-costs/

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Convene Talk: November 16

PCMA Convene Magazine — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:02 +0200

A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie.

Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/

Meet the Convene Editors:

· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

· Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor

· Casey Gale, Managing Editor

· Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Additional Resources:

The two stories in this episode:

· https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2023/11/10/men-dominate-qa-sessions-at-academic-conferences-heres-why/

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Convene Article: A More Charged Environment

PCMA Convene Magazine — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:30:04 +0200

A More Charged Environment

As face-to-face events return in full force, organizers and venues are assessing additional new risks, like potential disruptive behavior, that can make their events feel less safe and welcoming.

By Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

Additional Resources:

· Read the September-October issue here: https://www.convene-digital.org/convene/library/item/september_october_2023/4139578/

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· PCMA 20 in Their Twenties Class on 2023 – Class member interview with Laura Caprioli

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Convene Series: Navigating the Workplace of Tomorrow

PCMA Convene Magazine — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0200

Introduction:

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.

Guest Information:

· Laura Caprioli

· Dr. Zena Burgess FAPS FAICD

Additional Resources:

· CEO on Creating ‘a Kind Place’ for Staff Members

A conversation with Zena Burgess, the CEO of the Australian Psychological Society, on demonstrating empathy with a remote workforce.

Author: Michelle Russell

· Find more on Practicing Empathy at Work and Events in our May/June 2023 issue. Available for free here: https://www.pcma.org/magazine-issue/2023-03/

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Intro - Convene Podcast

PCMA Convene Magazine — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:15 +0200

Welcome to the Convene Podcast!

Convene’s editors spend their days speaking with business events professionals and experts in other areas, as well as researching and poring over content about the business events industry and the larger world of business. Now, in addition to our print and online articles, we want to bring these insights to you in a new format — the Convene Podcast is back with a new concept and new episodes, available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Welcome message by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene, and Magdalina Atanassova, digital media editor at Convene.

Additional Resources:

Read Convene: www.convene-digital.org/convene/library

Follow Convene:

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