Career & Leadership
3 PCMA Members Earn CAE Credential
The Winter 2020 CAE class will be honored at ASAE’s annual meeting in August.
Mark Tester Heads up the Orange County Convention Center
The former director of the Austin Convention Center officially started his new role in Florida, leading the Orange County Convention Center in its next growth phase. He shared with Convene what prompted his move and where he sees the center — and the events industry — going in the future.
Creating an Equity Conversation in the Meetings Industry
Jason Dunn, new board chairman at the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners, talks about the state of diversity and inclusion within the meetings industry.
Pope Francis Meets With Exhibitions Industry Leaders
Participants in UFI’s Global CEO Summit had a rare audience with the Pope, who acknowledged the important work of the events industry in creating a more “just and humane global economy.”
Smaller Cities Are Boosting Leisure & Business Events Offerings
Today, event attendees are tourists, too. Here are a handful of rising global destinations that have the goods planners need and the attractions delegates want.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.
What Happened to the 2015 Class of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties
PCMA began honoring the rising stars of the business events industry through its 20 in Their Twenties initiative in 2014. Convene checks in with members of the 2015 class to discover where their career paths have taken them.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Why Adopting an Agile Learning Mindset Is Crucial for Your Career
Human skills — flexibility, adaptability, time management, and prioritization — are becoming the most important skills to have at work, says future-of-work expert Heather McGowan.
Alan Kleinfeld’s Career Path: He’s a Planner With a Badge
The initials after Alan Kleinfeld’s name — CMP and LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) — hint at his unique blend of pursuits.