News & Trends
Gen Z Wants to Attend Events — Why Aren’t They?
Across the events industry, content and experiences are being reimagined to attract Gen Z audiences. Based on new research from Freeman and The Harris Poll, it looks like those efforts are paying off: Gen Z wants to attend industry events. So, why aren’t more young professionals showing up? Here’s how some events are bridging this gap.
How to Hold on to Purpose in Difficult Times
As unsettling as it is these days to find ourselves in a very uncertain environment around the world, we can cut through the fog by drawing on our experience.
Will This Be the Greenest Convention Center on the Planet?
The Austin Convention Center has set its sights on becoming the first zero-carbon convention center certified by the International Living Future Institute.
Climate Psychology and the Events Industry
Acknowledging what people may think and feel about climate change is the first step in making meaningful progress in the events industry and beyond.
Rearchitecting a Trade Show
A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.
5 Things You Can Do to Deal With Today’s Uncertainty
We can draw on what we’ve learned in the past five years to support our audiences and organizations through this latest rough spot for events.
No Wasted Food, No Wasted Dollars
A planner asks: Can I ask a venue to donate food if I am below my F&B minimum?
Conference Bags That Change Lives
Seattle’s Refugee Artisan Initiative provides employment and job skills training to refugees, while diverting thousands of pounds of textiles and other materials from local landfills.
Convene’s Annual Salary Survey: Are You Earning What You’re Worth?
Our Salary Survey is now open — and we’d love to hear from you.
Confused About the Tariffs’ Impact on Your Event?
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance has published a resource center to help the events industry stay on top of — and understand the impact of — the changing tariff situation.
Politics Influencing an Increasing Number of U.S. Trips
As planners consider the impacts of the current administration’s policies on attendance at their upcoming events, the latest American Travel Sentiment Study offers some clues about their willingness to travel — and where.
Making Travel Part of Event Engagement
Wondering how to get your attendees fired up about green travel? Some members of PCMA’s Catalyst community share advice on making travel part of event engagement.