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.

6 Technological Breakthroughs That Will Change Health Care

From AI to VR, here are six technological breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare.

BY Barbara Palmer February 13, 2018

Walking — and Talking — in Freud’s Footsteps

An upcoming World Congress on Psychotherapy will be held at a university in Vienna founded by Sigmund Freud. So why not adapt one of Freud’s famous ways of working to the congress agenda?

BY Convene Editors February 13, 2018

Can Robots Help Solve a Hotel Supply Shortage?

As Tokyo prepares to host the 2020 Olympic Games, one travel company wants to boost Japan’s room inventory with eight new robot-staffed hotels. The move represents a larger shift to robotic-based hospitality service around the world.

BY David McMillin February 8, 2018

Who Will Win?

Meet the three finalists for the inaugural Digital Experience Strategist of the Year Award.

BY Michelle Russell February 7, 2018

Are You as Brave as Linda Nuss?

A New York City-based regional manager at the German Convention Bureau shares what research being conducted by the bureau revealed about her own meeting-attendee style, and how she used it to tweak her behavior. (You can take the survey, too.)

BY Barbara Palmer February 7, 2018

DEI Spotlight: Lisa Dyson, DES

As director of conferences services at the 12,000-member TESOL International Association, Lisa Dyson is seeing growing requests for digital event components.

BY Curt Wagner February 1, 2018

Dinners Designed for Conversation

A new model for pop-up dinners pairs meals with challenging and inspiring discussions. Can they find a home at meetings and conferences?

BY Corin Hirsch February 1, 2018

How Social-Media Livestreaming Helps With Member Engagement Strategy

To expand the reach of its educational offerings, PCMA’s Canada East Chapter has tested a range of live-streaming offerings. The big takeaway? Social means success.

BY David McMillin February 1, 2018

National AfterSchool Association Annual Convention

An estimated 2,000 afterschool professionals and leaders will attend the four-day National AfterSchool Association (NAA) Annual Convention in March.

BY Casey Gale February 1, 2018

Webinar: Behind the Scenes: 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE

Go behind the scenes in this webinar with PCMA to find out how they pull off a successful live stream event during their largest face-to-face meeting each year, Convening Leaders.

BY Jennifer Kingen Kush, DES Leslie Wingler January 31, 2018

CL18 Tech Spots – close the gap

Covering the hospitality, meetings and trade show industries, close the gap is changing the way we think about effective marketing communication.

BY Craig Jacobs January 30, 2018

DEI Spotlight: Jessica L. Levin, MBA, CMP, CAE, DES

The president and chief connector of Seven Degrees Communications has long embraced technology as part of her work in marketing and event planning.

BY Curt Wagner January 29, 2018

Become a Member

Get premium access to provocative executive-level education, face-to-face networking and business intelligence.

Join PCMA