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Columbus Hospitality Workers Honored as Heroes
In a surprise ceremony at Convening Leaders 2023, PCMA Foundation and The Above and Beyond Foundation recognized three Columbus front-line hospitality workers with grants.
Daniel Pink’s Three Simple Words to Avoid Regret
The CL 23 closing keynote speaker emphasizes that the start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on your regrets and use them as a foundation to build intentions for 2023.
What’s Next for the Business Events Industry?
Business icon Carly Fiorina led a discussion with two industry suppliers and an economics professor about the outlook for the business events industry in 2023.
Delivering the Event Metrics Sponsors and Exhibitors Need
Adam Parry, director of Event Tech Live, spoke at a CL23 session on Tuesday about the data his team captures from events, how they capture it, what data he’d like to gain access to, and more.
6 Food Waste Strategies to Consider Before Your Next Event
Experts from Levy/Compass Group, Astrapto, and streamlinevents shared fresh ideas on how to take a smarter and more sustainable approach to F&B.
PCMA Unveils New Strategic Acquisitions and Initiatives
PCMA’s new strategic plan ushers in a new era for the global business events community.
A Conversation With Allyson Felix
At CL23, the Olympic icon touched on topics that ranged from where she found the courage to take a stand against the sports establishment to what’s more important to her than gold medals.
Thinking Again With Adam Grant
Convening Leaders 2023 Main Stage speaker Adam Grant on why you need “disagreeable givers” in your network.
What’s Stopping You From Creating Immersive Events?
At CL23 Monday, Anthony Vade, event experience strategy director of Encore, walked both digital and in-person attendees through the psychology behind immersive experiences.
New PCMA Board Chair Focuses on Inclusivity, Sustainability, and Development of Future Leaders
Desirée Knight, chair of PCMA’s 2023 Board of Directors and Trustees, talks about her goals during her term and the challenges facing the events industry.
Outgoing PCMA Board Chair: ‘It’s Our Time, Our Place’
Charles Starks, chair of PCMA’s 2022 Board of Directors and Trustees, reflects on the past year and what he sees for the future of PCMA and the events industry.
What to Expect From the CL23 Digital Experience
You don’t have to be in Columbus to get the Convening Leaders 2023 experience. The digital program includes two half-days of education — today and on Tuesday — and much more.