In many ways, these findings reflect a balancing act, as professionals weigh financial considerations against the support, resources, flexibility, and opportunities they need to succeed in increasingly demanding roles.

We look into the question of whether event organizers are compensated well enough for their efforts, skills, experience, and contributions, using our Annual Salary Survey as a guidepost.

There was a lot to see and do at CL25 — here are some visual reminders of what you’ve experienced over the past few days and pics of what you may have missed.

Master the marketing magic behind the blockbuster movie musical ‘Wicked: Part One’ — and make it work within your budget.

The marketing guru’s recent annual trend forecast webinar gives us a foretaste of what Convening Leaders participants can expect from his session. Here’s a hint: AI + travel.

Convene asked two event professionals with expertise in applying neuroscience to events for their top book picks.

Here are five things to know about Houston to help visitors experience the best of the city during Convening Leaders 2025 — or any time.

Psychologist and author Jamil Zaki on how conferences are an antidote to cynicism — and how to help participants connect more deeply.

Dan Berger reveals how founding — and selling — an event-planning software company taught him the true meaning of belonging, and how event professionals can apply those lessons to create meaningful connections.

According to author Dan Berger, business events offer five out of the six major categories of activities or strategies that promote the sense of belonging.

A neuroscientist has developed an app that makes connections between incoming first-year college students with a high likelihood they’ll turn into friendships. Up next: conference participants.

Hotel staffing shortages and bleisure trips will impact meeting professionals’ planning efforts — and their attendees’ experiences — in 2025. Part of Convene’s Annual Events Industry Forecast.