International compliance is a grey and complex area for medical meeting planners, adding layers of work on top of the rigors of their role. Here’s how they hashed that out during a focus group session at Convening Leaders 2026 — along with some recommended solutions and some resources underway that will provide clarity.
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.
Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact.
What to do with leftovers to maximize the impact of your donation.
Are you running a growth strategy for your event or a replacement strategy?
In Portland, Oregon, you’ll find the space, authentic experiences and local insight to create something that stands out.
From how the Net Zero Conference embedded sustainability into every element of its design, to Mark Adams’ case for why community — not content — represents the next big opportunity for business events — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
The Professional TrailBuilders Association joined with American Trails to host the latest International Trails Summit, bringing together more than 850 industry professionals for three days in Madison, Wisconsin.
The quilts on display at an annual convention didn’t just showcase artistry and technique, many spoke volumes about social issues.
Get to know PCMA Member Brianna Clark, Department Chair of the Event and Hospitality Management Department, High Point University
Ahead of his Convening APAC keynote on April 12, global innovation strategist Mark Adams, a former chief innovation officer at Vice Media and longtime advisor to major brands, creators, and public figures, shares how his early experiences at the dawn of social media shaped his lifelong work on signal detection, network theory, and digital transformation. Plus, why he thinks the events industry is positioned for its biggest opportunity in human history.
A global creative leader at IDEO walked event organizers through three mindsets that innovation and design-thinking experts use to create extraordinary experiences.
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