News & Trends

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

Boomerlennials: Prospective Attendees Who Are Aging Backwards

The boomerlennial micro-generation, according to Trend Hunter, is not acting any older. They are still working, exploring new ideas, and launching new businesses.

BY David McMillin January 5, 2020

Puppies, Meditation, and No Political Arguments: Aruba’s ‘Election Disconnection’ Campaign

Already stressed out about casting a ballot in November? Aruba’s ‘Election Disconnection’ Campaign aims to offer U.S. voters a unique escape.

BY David McMillin January 2, 2020

‘Cheers’ to First Woman-Focused Program at Craft Beverage Expo

Groundbreaking education at an event helped women in the craft beverage industry leverage their influence — and targeted one of their pain points.

BY Casey Gale December 11, 2019

Seven F&B Trends for 2020 and How Events Can Embrace Them

From plant-based meats to zero-proof beverages, Whole Foods’ experts predict the flavors, products, and culinary influences that might make their way to your event menu in the coming year.

BY Curt Wagner December 9, 2019

Here’s How the Events Industry Could Slash Greenhouse Gases

Subbing in plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy, industry-wide, would have a dramatic impact, say the authors of a new report. So, what’s stopping us?

BY Barbara Palmer December 4, 2019

Summit of Minds: ‘Great People, Great Content, and the Great Outdoors’

Now in its sixth year, Summit of Minds draws 300 thought leaders across different disciplines to the French Alps to explore weighty issues of the day — and the surrounding awe-inspiring terrain.

BY Nancy Mann Jackson November 27, 2019

How Events Help in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Theresa Flores became a victim of sex trafficking after being raped and photographed by a high-school crush. She’ll share her story — and how the events industry can help combat human trafficking — at Convening Leaders 2020.

BY Cristi Kempf November 26, 2019

Convening Leaders’ Trending Now Studio to Spotlight ‘Forces of Change’

The PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 program will include a studio that’s tuned in to the latest topics and trends shaping the future of the events industry.

BY David McMillin November 25, 2019

Industry Icon Patti Shock Passes Away

An educator, consultant, speaker, and author, Shock is credited with creating the first academic track for meetings, events, and trade shows at the college level and with being an early online learning adopter.

BY Michelle Russell November 24, 2019

PCMA Convening Leaders and San Francisco — Where Innovation Meets

Long known for its innovative chops, the City by the Bay is home to ‘unicorn’ startups that are already changing the way the events industry does business.

BY Curt Wagner November 22, 2019

NASA Legend Gene Kranz is a Go for Convening Leaders 2020

More than 50 years after helping land a man on the moon, former NASA flight director Gene Kranz will take the Convening Leaders 2020 Main Stage to share how his experience in executing some of the country’s major events in space can apply to all types of decision-making on the ground.

BY David McMillin November 20, 2019

Can Any of These Ideas Solve the Hotel Room Block Conundrum?

A recent research study and focus groups comprised of a variety of stakeholders in the business events industry discussed how to make the attendee room-booking process better for everyone involved. Now, it’s your turn to weigh in.

BY David McMillin November 19, 2019

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