News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

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.

BY Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes April 28, 2025

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.

BY Sherrif Karamat April 23, 2025

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.

BY Barbara Palmer April 21, 2025

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.

BY Michelle Russell April 17, 2025

Rearchitecting a Trade Show

A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.

BY Michelle Russell April 17, 2025

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.

BY Beth Surmont April 17, 2025

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?

BY Barbara Palmer April 17, 2025

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.

BY Barbara Palmer April 17, 2025

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.

BY Convene Editors April 16, 2025

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.

BY Michelle Russell April 11, 2025

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.

BY Michelle Russell April 11, 2025

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.

BY Convene Editors April 11, 2025

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