From how design-thinking mindsets like cognitive estrangement can elevate meeting experiences, to Angelika Bazarnik’s research on the hidden stress crisis in events, to Dan Preiss’ approach to intentional, impact-driven event strategy — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From a reimagined convention center reception that doubles as a site inspection, to Laura Gassner Otting’s take on burnout and alignment, to Rashmi Airan’s frameworks for making better decisions under pressure — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The “Marketing Spend Decision Report,” CEIR’s latest research, gives the exhibitions industry a shot of confidence.

Two different Convene Podcast conversations recorded months apart, one with future-of-work researchers Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer and another with AI strategist Álvaro Meléndez, arrived at a similar conclusion: As AI accelerates information abundance, it only makes the value of live events, trust, and human connection more pronounced.

From how one medical meeting integrates community impact into its program, to Kelly‑Jean Moore’s approach to somatic, human‑centered wellness, to how art can transform events into meaningful experiences — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The global business events industry can play a role in countering the world’s rising levels of distrust.

For years, event marketers would update last year’s budget, refresh the creative, promote the timeless value proposition, target the core audience, and optimize around the same benchmarks. But in a world shaped by generational shifts in the workforce, late registration behavior, economic uncertainty, AI advancements, and seemingly infinite competitors for the time and attention of our audiences, this familiar approach no longer works. Here’s what to do instead.

From how U.S. immigration raids are affecting the hospitality industry, to Natalie Nixon’s approach to designing events for deeper attention and engagement, to what makes keynote moments truly memorable — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The Salary Survey is now open — and we want to hear about your compensation, workload, career growth, and workplace expectations to help paint a picture of the industry.

From how minority‑focused conferences are responding to shifting DEI dynamics, to Yush Sztalkoper’s framework for protecting human capacity, to Álvaro Meléndez’s perspective on designing AI‑enabled human connection — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Cultural strategist José Luis Piñeiro explains why live events, once considered communication tools, are becoming something much bigger — “behavioral architecture” that shapes belonging, identity, and collective meaning.

From Natalie Nixon’s call to reframe productivity for more human-centered meetings, to David T. Stevens’ approach to designing events around wellbeing and performance, to José Luis Piñeiro’s perspective on events as modern rituals — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.