More than 700 professionals who work in African American museums and cultural institutions gathered in Charleston last summer for a vibrant exchange of ideas and knowledge.

From practical strategies for cutting food waste at events to insights from Tanya Popeau on the rise of the “anti‑anti sustainability movement” — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The recent opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo was a master class in how to make an authentic emotional connection with the audience — and came as a complete surprise to the speaker.

From how planners and venues can work together to reduce food waste and control costs, to what shifting immigration policy and labor shortages mean for hospitality, travel, and meetings in the U.S. — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how one association doubles the value of its annual meeting by co‑locating with a trade show, to practical strategies for reducing food waste through smarter F&B planning and communication — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how one event thoughtfully addressed shared challenges to what geopolitics, travel disruptions, and rising costs mean for planners worldwide — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The best way for you to design events for Gen Z is by engaging Gen Z members of your team or at your organization in the process.

From a growing movement to help people navigate disagreements with more humanity, to Nir Hindie’s perspective on how an artist’s mindset can transform events, leadership, and innovation — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Staying human-centered while meeting the AI challenge.

A comprehensive new PCMA report outlines the many challenges facing associations, corporate event teams, and DMOs — and the skills and strategies needed to navigate them.

From how meeting planners outmaneuvered political and economic upheaval to insights from the 2026 Skills Horizon on leading through a “decade of disorientation” — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Season 10 of the Convene Podcast shows how F&B has evolved from a meal break to become an essential part of the attendee experience and a reflection of the host organization’s values.