News & Trends

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

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.

BY Curt Wagner January 11, 2023

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.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst January 10, 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.

BY Barbara Palmer January 10, 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. 

BY Casey Gale January 10, 2023

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.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst January 10, 2023

PCMA Unveils New Strategic Acquisitions and Initiatives

PCMA’s new strategic plan ushers in a new era for the global business events community.

BY Barbara Palmer January 9, 2023

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.

BY Barbara Palmer January 9, 2023

Thinking Again With Adam Grant

Convening Leaders 2023 Main Stage speaker Adam Grant on why you need “disagreeable givers” in your network.

BY Barbara Palmer January 9, 2023

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.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2023

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.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2023

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.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2023

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.

BY Casey Gale January 8, 2023

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