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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Designing Digital Experiences for CL26, Tackling Planner Stress, and Celebrating 40 Years of Convene
From Devon Montgomery Pasha’s vision for immersive online engagement at Convening Leaders 2026, to new research on planner stress and a look back at four decades of Convene — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Trevor Noah Wants to Tell You a Story
Trevor Noah will deliver the closing keynote and conduct a fireside chat at Convening Leaders 2026.
Tabitha Brown on Why Authenticity Is Everything
The Convening Leaders Main Stage speaker shares a preview of her session this coming Tuesday on approaching branding from the heart space.
Jay Kiew on Navigating Change
The Convening Leaders 2026 Main Stage keynoter will help attendees understand new ways to transform disruptions into opportunities.
Setting the Stage for Jahkini Bisselink
Here’s a preview of what the Gen-Z expert will share on the Convening Leaders Main Stage this morning and later this afternoon in a Master Class on how organizers can better engage this next-gen cohort — and why wellbeing is the most important metric for events for all participants, regardless of age.
Why Orlando Is an Ever-Evolving Meeting Destination
Orlando has a lot of new reasons to celebrate, including a major convention center expansion, new and upgraded hotels, and big changes at its theme parks.
Why New Orleans Is Built to Host
With an unparalleled meetings infrastructure and cultural roots spanning three continents, New Orleans is an ideal destination for groups of all sizes.
Meeting the Moment in Tampa Bay
This Florida city is ideally suited for groups who want to meet in style while making a meaningful impact on the local community.
Redefining the Meetings Experience in the Heart of Miami Beach
A new headquarters hotel with a direct link to the convention center is coming to the Miami Beach Convention District in 2027.
Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meetings Destination
The city’s meetings landscape continues to deliver memorable experiences and elevate the business events experience.
What Will Define Events in 2026? Leaders Share Their Playbook
From AI and sponsorship reinvention to values-based design and measuring joy, the topics covered in Season 9 of the Convene Podcast help define the future shape of business events.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.