I’ve passed my first milestone as PCMA CEO, and see our work to move the business-events industry forward around the world taking shape.

Does design thinking sound like a warm and fuzzy approach to meeting planning? Warm, yes, because it’s human-centered. But considering our handful of clear strategies, there’s nothing fuzzy about it.

Julia Spangler, sustainable events consultant, on creating zero-waste events and the path to sustainable events.

Business-development expert Peter Sheahan knows what we’re up against: We’re expected to manage increasingly complex business challenges with fewer resources while propelling growth. He has some ideas about that, which he’ll be sharing at PCMA’s Education Conference.

For starters, it creates nearly 6 million jobs and offers a 160-percent return on investment.

Spaces in hotels and meeting venues are now being reimagined as communal areas that can accommodate a variety of people’s needs, preferences, and behaviors.

The Connection Lounge at PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 gave participants a chance to connect and disconnect in whichever way they chose — and provided a hands-on experience to consider for their own events.

Join us in the movement to unleash the power of inclusion and diversity.

How a programming language conference held in Austin sets itself apart.

More money, more attendees, and more impact. All were mentioned when we asked survey respondents what they most wish for in their work life.

When we asked about the meetings industry’s biggest challenge, we anticipated that rising costs would come up. But you also are worried about security, the global perception of the U.S., and increased competition.

Key takeaways from Resonance’s “2018 Future of U.S. Millennial Travel Report,” which included a few surprises about U.S. millennial lodging preferences.