Event Technology
Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches
How Spark can help planners combat the late registration trend by uncovering patterns in their own registration data and finding ways to spur prospective audiences to action.
How AI Can Help Humans Get Recycling Right
Oscar Sort, an AI-powered waste-sorting assistant, is improving recycling rates by reducing confusion — and errors — at the bins.
This ‘Little Behavioral Trick’ Makes Sessions More Meaningful
Behavioral expert Thimon de Jong — who spoke last week at PCMA Convening EMEA — on the brain benefits of resisting the urge to grab your phone the moment a session ends.
What Science Has to Say About How to Use AI
The evidence is mounting that leaning too heavily on AI can affect our ability to think critically and retain information. Here’s how to stay in the driver’s seat.
Should You Put More of Yourself Into Your Emails?
Your email messages likely aren’t communicating as clearly to others as you think they are, says organizational expert Andrew Brodsky. Here’s why and what to do about it.
An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI
When it comes to using AI-generated tools, discipline and focus are powerful things, says entrepreneur and speaker Princess Castleberry.
Study Identifies Missed Opportunities to Use AI in Event Planning
A report on how planners use AI shows where the industry is lagging behind as well as opportunities to integrate AI into event workflows.
How Do You View AI: As a Threat, Tool, or Teammate?
Organizational psychologist David Burkus thinks your answer to that question will spell the difference between whether your team succeeds or not. He’ll explain why and how in his Main Stage keynote at CEMA Summit, July 27-29, in Austin.
What Planners Need to Know About Using AI in the Hiring Process
Both employers and job candidates are using AI resources to streamline the hiring process — but sometimes this can backfire.
A Legal Expert Offers Advice on Navigating AI’s Ethical Risks
Jill Blood, who helps lead the legal team at Maritz, on balancing the risks and the rewards of using AI in business event operations and data analysis.
Making Gen AI Your ‘Thought Partner for Innovation’
AI is reshaping business models, customer engagement, and value creation, but what lies ahead? AI expert Ayesha Khanna, Ph.D., explores the rise of AI agents, ambient intelligence, and the ethical responsibility that comes with innovation with Convene — and what it means for business leaders, including event professionals.
Mastering the Three Steps to AI Implementation
AI expert Ayesha Khanna, Ph.D., shares the three foundational steps every organization must take to successfully adopt AI — from structuring your data and aligning teams to ensuring ethical governance. Here’s how to turn AI into a strategic advantage, not just a tech upgrade.