The American Chemical Society’s ambitious event sustainability initiatives include reducing energy as well as food and plastic waste.

A recent post on the PCMA Catalyst community resurfaces the problem of third-party housing scammers — an age-old events industry issue.

From record-breaking attendance at global science meetings to renewed debates about an oversaturated events calendar, this week’s Convene Podcast explores what’s driving resilience — and what needs to change.

In 2026, your edge will be from regularly engaging in three workplace practices.

From expert advice on crafting sustainability-focused RFPs to insights from Convene’s 2025 Salary Survey on pay gaps, workload strain, and job satisfaction, here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Ahead of her Main Stage opening keynote at PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, Jan. 11-14 in Philadelphia, The Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes spoke with Convene about three global revolutions reshaping our world, why in-person events matter more than ever, and how to navigate an environment defined by uncertainty.

As we mark the 70th anniversary of Convening Leaders and PCMA in 2026, our eyes are on the future.

We look into the question of whether event organizers are compensated well enough for their efforts, skills, experience, and contributions, using our Annual Salary Survey as a guidepost.

From how the Society of Women Engineers built inclusivity and safety into its award-winning event, to what planners need to know about QR code scams, here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

There’s a big difference between what event participants want from networking and how most meeting planners view their role in providing it, according to a Freeman trends report.

More new-build and convention center renovations are designed for integration into the larger community, creating mixed-use spaces for convention-goers and locals alike.

A recent PCMA Institute webinar offered strategies for managing expenses in the current market and budgeting for the coming year.