Career & Leadership

What will it take for you to create career that you want? Here are ways to develop leadership and cultivate other essential skills, plus hacks that can make a big impact on anyone's day-to-day work. And we look at ethics — how do your colleagues draw the line on everything from freebies to food waste?

3 PCMA Members Earn CAE Credential

The Winter 2020 CAE class will be honored at ASAE’s annual meeting in August.

BY Convene Editors February 18, 2020

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.

February 17, 2020

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.

BY Casey Gale February 13, 2020

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.”

BY Michelle Russell February 12, 2020

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.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst February 11, 2020

People on the Move

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

BY Casey Gale February 9, 2020

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.

BY Convene Editors February 8, 2020

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.

BY Convene Editors February 6, 2020

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.

BY Convene Editors February 6, 2020

People on the Move

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

BY Casey Gale February 6, 2020

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.

BY Barbara Palmer February 4, 2020

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.

BY Jasmine Zhu January 30, 2020

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