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.

Breaking New Ground in Oklahoma City

Everyone was invited as Oklahoma City residents broke ground on a brand-new convention center, part of a building boom that’s remaking the city as a meeting destination.

BY Barbara Palmer June 26, 2018

4 Tips for Selling Sustainability

Paul Salinger, vice president of marketing for Oracle, on how he builds a business case for sustainable events.

BY Jasmine Zhu June 25, 2018

DEI Spotlight: Using Anticipatory Intelligence to Create a Competitive Edge

After earning her DES certification, PSAV’s Julie Power D’Eon looks forward to leveraging les-sons in digital engagement to spark innovation and stay ahead of an always-evolving industry.

June 22, 2018

The Salary Survey, By the Numbers

A highlights reel from the 2018 Convene Salary Survey.

BY Convene Editors June 19, 2018

What Planners Like Most About Their Jobs

Convene’s Salary Survey asked readers what they liked most about their jobs. In the business of face-to-face, it should come as no surprise that readers said colleagues and attendees make the job worthwhile.

BY Casey Gale June 13, 2018

Is This the Future of Medical Meetings?

Medical meeting organizers at the PCMA Education Conference got a behind-the-scenes look at how the Cleveland Clinic is reshaping education.

BY David McMillin June 12, 2018

DEI Spotlight: Using Digital Strategies to Drive Results for Small Businesses

As the DES acronym appears in more places around the world, the program’s second graduate from Italy shares her hopes for leveraging digital technologies to uncover big opportunities for small businesses.

BY David McMillin June 8, 2018

The Game of Sustainable Event Planning

Decisions about sustainable event solutions can be clarified with a deck of cards and a few rubber bands, using a game demonstrated by Yalmaz Siddiqui, vice president of sustainability at MGM Resorts. 

BY Jasmine Zhu June 8, 2018

So. Many. Emails. and Other Things That Planners Don’t Like About Their Jobs

Convene’s Salary Survey asked readers what they liked least about their jobs. Do long hours, stress, or difficult co-workers sound familiar?

BY Barbara Palmer June 6, 2018

This Event Emcee Is a Student of Digital Engagement

As more event organizers aim to reach more at-home viewers, one master of ceremonies recognizes that she must also be a master of live-streaming.

June 1, 2018

How to Get More Out of Your Registration Data

The registration system for a real-estate company’s annual conference seamlessly integrates with its other platforms and offers valuable insights about prospective attendee behavior.

BY Michelle R. Davis June 1, 2018

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