Event Strategy & Design

From the physical set-up to the way you orchestrate sessions and interaction, we help you put the latest smart thinking into practice to create environments and experiences that have an impact.

People + Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Innovation meets interaction to create real-world change at Convene 4 Climate.

BY Sherrif Karamat August 12, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer and Jennifer N. Dienst August 12, 2026

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.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst August 12, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer August 12, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer August 12, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer August 12, 2026

‘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.

BY Michelle Russell August 12, 2026

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.

BY Michelle Russell August 12, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer August 12, 2026

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.

BY Kate Mulcrone August 12, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer August 10, 2026

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.

BY Barbara Palmer August 5, 2026

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