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For the first time in four decades, the International Congress of Mathematicians is being held in the United States in July — but a grassroots movement to relocate the meeting is gaining traction and dividing members around the globe.

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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Tackling Food Waste and How Immigration Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Meetings

From how planners and venues can work together to reduce food waste and control costs, to what shifting immigration policy and labor shortages mean for hospitality, travel, and meetings in the U.S. — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

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How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste

Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But research demonstrates that when planners and venues work together, the result can be a win-win-win: less food waste, improved efficiency, and better bottom lines all around.

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Go beyond watching — model event finances live in Spark. You’ll create draft budgets, test “what-if” revenue and cost scenarios, and link budgets back to program and marketing decisions. Walk away with an editable, structured budget that aligns with both event design and business goals.

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May 14, 2026 Microsoft Teams Virtual Event

Calling out to our PCMA Next Gen Community! (Those 32 years of age or younger in the industry.)
Join a private virtual think tank session with our PCMA SWP Next Gen peers to get honest about life in the events industry, swap career strategies, and build relationships with peers. Walk away with connections, clarity and a community that will grow with you! This is our inaugural webinar hosted by the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Next Gen Committee and we are starting by listening and gathering feedback from this community to better understand the challenges, build conversations, and create momentum. As a value add of your membership, this is a complimentary webinar. Join us May 14th at 10:30am PST, but first, you must request an invite to get the webinar invite.

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