Event Strategy & Design
People + Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Innovation meets interaction to create real-world change at Convene 4 Climate.
Meetings, Made Personal
Event organizers are redesigning their meetings to add the kinds of interactive speaking, learning, and networking experiences that are hard to create online.
The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart
Ditching generic keynotes for real talk on important topics unlocked a deeper level of connection with the Women in Travel Summit audience.
Conference Rooms That Talk Back Create New Opportunities for Engagement
At the Strategic Management Society’s annual conference, interaction is not an afterthought — it is how members present research, develop ideas, and build networks.
Are You Putting the Right Voices on the Stage?
Bringing in big-name speakers doesn’t always translate into engaged audiences or big crowds. Speakers who deliver industry expertise with authenticity make people listen.
This Tech Titan Is Giving Networking a Home
HubSpot’s annual conference gathers thousands of meeting attendees under one roof. This year, the tech company has redesigned its approach to networking with spaces designed to feel intimate, personalized, and fun.
‘Unjudge Someone:’ How the Human Library Champions Diversity at Meetings
Human Library has found a home at face-to-face events, offering participants meaningful connections that help them recognize their unconscious biases and move from tolerance to acceptance.
How This New International Meeting Is Tackling Sustainability
The first-ever International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels focused on the elephant in the room at COP. But it is intended to complement — not compete with — the annual UN climate change conference.
Tracking the Changes Across Our Industry
As we celebrate Convene’s 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re looking back into our archives at stories that illustrate how the business events industry has changed with the world around it — and, in some cases, how meeting professionals have helped change the world.
Beyond a Code of Conduct: How to Plan for Civility at Events
An expert who assists in harassment and toxic conflict management for organizations and networks shares some best practices for planners.
DEI Under Pressure
Political backlash and potential legal action continue to be a concern for organizations whose events fall under a DEI umbrella. Here’s what to know from a legal standpoint and how one DEI speaker whose business was decimated is moving forward.
Can Mentorship Make Customer Advisory Boards More Valuable?
Visit Greater Palm Springs has teamed up with PCMA to launch an advisory board that pairs veteran planners with emerging professionals.