Partner in Focus: Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)
Speaking to Lisa Hopkins, CEO, BEIA, we asked about their recent exciting rebrand, the future of New Zealand Business Events and what developments BEIA has planned for 2021.
Highlights of Day 3 Convening Leaders 2021
An eye-opening session about AI, inspiration from two Olympic medalists, and a call for diversity and inclusion were high spots on the final day of the Convening Leaders hybrid program.
How Organizers in Australia are Navigating a Return to Live Events
Agility was essential to pulling off a safe in-person event for 900 members at the Western Australia Fire and Emergency Services (WAFES) Conference in October.
Dr. Paul Ananth Tambyah and Peter C. Doherty Answer the Big Questions
The Infectious disease experts share their thoughts on preventing transmission, when travel might really return, and whether organizers should require attendees to be vaccinated.
What They’re Saying About Convening Leaders, Day 2
PCMA attendees dove right into Thursday's sessions and networking activities, participating in chats, engaging with speakers during Q&A, taking part in conversation starters, posting on social media, and listening to great music — from inspiring performances to an upbeat playlist. Check out the buzz from Day 2.
What They’re Saying About Convening Leaders, Day 1
Whether in person or online, PCMA attendees are never a shy bunch. As CL launched, they were finding ways to connect — in session chats, dedicated Slack channels, and on social media. Here’s a look at some of the buzz during the first day.
Thomas Friedman on How to Thrive A.C. — After Coronavirus
The globalization expert talks with Convening Leaders participants on what to expect and how to adapt to the coming explosion of innovation.
Lessons Learned From Planning Singapore’s First Hybrid Event
Journalist and Web in Travel (WiT) founder Yeoh Siew Hoon on why events should tell a story, the benefits of starting at square one again, and why organizers should share their successes and failures.
‘Playing a Guide Role’ in Unfamiliar Territory
Convening Leaders moderator Holly Ransom is preparing for anything and everything in her third year as emcee of PCMA’s annual conference, as it will be nothing like her first two.
How AI Is Changing Our World
As artificial intelligence (AI) penetrates more aspects of our lives, it’s important to remember our human role to reinforce empathy and governance, says Ayesha Khanna, head of AI company ADDO AI, and Convening Leaders Main Stage speaker.
Peter Hinssen Wants You to Embrace the ‘Never Normal’
2020 was all about adapting to “the new normal.” But Convening Leaders speaker Peter Hinssen said we need to anticipate the “never normal” — a reality where change is constantly triggered by “seismic shocks” like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar: How to Develop Metrics, Track and Analyse Data at Digital Events
Supported by TCEB, join us and learn how you should develop the right data metrics for sponsors and partners of your digital events. Also, what are the questions to ask of the event platforms to ensure you receive the data at the completion of your digital event thereby creating more value for your event stakeholders.