Event Venues
Making Shifts to Meet the Evolving Needs of Convention Groups
“Groups want options and they want to feel confident that we can accommodate them,” said Monique Wise, director of sales and marketing at Indiana Convention Center, in the latest profile from our series highlighting female leaders at event facilities.
Adrienne Readings: ‘Memorable Immersive Experiences are High on the Agenda’
Australia’s first female GM of a convention center, Adrienne Readings, shares how the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia is leveling up to meet the changing needs of groups.
Convention Center VP Cheryl Swanson: ‘We All Need to Shout About This Exciting Field’
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center’s Cheryl Swanson shares her thoughts on how the pandemic has given venues the opportunity to innovate.
Cynthia Serrano: ‘Creating Solutions’ at the Fort Worth Convention Center
Cynthia Serrano, general manager at Fort Worth Convention Center, shares her thoughts on leadership, challenges with staffing and labor, and the center’s upcoming expansion.
Calling for a Regenerative Business Events Industry
It’s now or never. That stark assessment comes from the scientists who authored the most recent update to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released by the United
Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers: Julianne Jammers
In this sixth installment of a continuing Convene series about female leadership at event facilities, we ask Julianne Jammers to share her perspective as the executive director of SwissTech Village, Hotel and Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mosaic Elevates Recycling to an Art Form
The Monumental Mattie mosaic art installation at the Salt Palace Convention Center puts equal rights, local history, and the power of repurposing on full display.
Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers: T. Taubie Motlhabane at CTICC
A desire “to make a meaningful change” led T. Taubie Motlhabane to her role as the CEO of Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
Making Event Spaces Sensory Inclusive
The pause on face-to-face events caused by the pandemic has given venues a chance to think about welcoming returning visitors through a lens of inclusivity. The Overland Park Convention Center now accommodates individuals with sensory needs, such as those with autism, anxiety, dementia, and PTSD.
Monterey Convention Center Ready for its Close-up
Monterey Convention Center’s immersive studio with a wrap-around video wall delivers facility’s customers with a solution for hybrid and virtual meetings.
A Look at the New North Javits Center Expansion
The new Javits Center building embraces its West Side location, with floor-to-ceiling views of the Hudson River, and a slew of new sustainability initiatives.
Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers: Ellen Schwartz
More diverse leadership is coming to facility management in the near future, says Ellen Schwartz, general manager at the Los Angeles Convention Center.