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From Prison to Purpose

Business Events Summit speaker Rashmi Airan is proof that sometimes bad things don’t happen to us, they happen for us. It’s a mindset shift that can be transformational.

BY Michelle Russell June 5, 2026

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Immigration Policy’s Impact on Hospitality, Designing for Attention with Natalie Nixon, and Creating Unforgettable Keynotes

From how U.S. immigration raids are affecting the hospitality industry, to Natalie Nixon’s approach to designing events for deeper attention and engagement, to what makes keynote moments truly memorable — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

BY Magdalina Atanassova June 5, 2026

Artful Experiences

How art deepens connection and opens participants to new ways of thinking at — and about — events across a swath of sectors.

BY Convene Editors June 3, 2026

Convene’s Annual Salary Survey: How Are Business Events Industry Professionals Faring?

The Salary Survey is now open — and we want to hear about your compensation, workload, career growth, and workplace expectations to help paint a picture of the industry.

BY Convene Editors June 3, 2026

How We Process Art

Art lights up social networks in our brains.

BY Barbara Palmer June 3, 2026

Thinking Like an Artist

Business and art are considered unrelated disciplines, but artists and event organizers share a common goal, says entrepreneur and educator Nir Hindie: creating meaningful experiences.

BY Barbara Palmer June 3, 2026

The Art of Connecting

Adam Rosendahl’s Late Nite Art workshops use storytelling, music, and drawing to break down barriers and unleash creativity.

BY Barbara Palmer June 3, 2026

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Convene Editors June 1, 2026

Blake Waravdekar, DES

Blake Waravdekar, DES, meeting coordinator at the Association of American Medical Colleges, learned early on in her career that even the most detailed plans are best executed when paired with clear decision-making and the ability to adjust in the moment.

BY Convene Editors May 29, 2026

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