News & Trends

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

Colleen Bisconti Reinvents IBM’s Think Conference

IBM’s vice president of global conferences and events shares her experience producing IBM’s new event, Think on Tour, and what she hopes to accomplish as CEMA chair.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst June 30, 2022

Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainability Efforts Cause Ripple Effect

As the Monterey Bay Aquarium systematically eliminated single-use plastic from its operations, it led to more sustainable practices throughout an entire supply chain.

BY Barbara Palmer June 30, 2022

A Sea Change for Event Sustainability

Five years ago, a majority of planners weren’t particularly interested in sustainability efforts at special events at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lately, there’s been a big shift.

BY Barbara Palmer June 30, 2022

Messe Wien’s Martina Candillo on Budgets and Better Infrastructure

The director of congresses and events sees solving for higher costs as a balancing act.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst June 28, 2022

Face-to-Face Event Attendance in 2022

In-person events are returning and planners are examining their attendance numbers and what they can do to increase them. Members of the PCMA Catalyst community discussed the topic.

BY Convene Editors June 27, 2022

4 Design Options That Can Amplify Conference Content

As live conferences return, event organizers need to make complex decisions about how to incorporate digital product extensions into their business model. Here’s a framework to consider.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP June 27, 2022

Putting a Lid on Sky-High Event F&B Costs

With food costs soaring, F&B suppliers are struggling to source affordable meals for clients. Convene spoke with three suppliers about their workarounds to make clients’ events a success, from an economic and gastronomic perspective.

BY Casey Gale June 27, 2022

Building the Perfect Construction Competition Site

Associated Builders and Contractors turned a convention center floor into a series of construction job sites for the National Craft Championships.

BY Curt Wagner June 24, 2022

Mesa, Arizona — ‘The Most Accessible City in the U.S.’

Here’s how Mesa, Arizona, became the first-ever Autism Certified City. It all started with Visit Mesa CEO’s less-than-great vacation experience in another destination.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst June 24, 2022

Social Impact and Silver Linings Through Latin America’s Convention Centers

Grupo Heroica president and CEO Juliana López Bermudez shares how the convention industry in Latin America ‘has an extraordinary capacity for economic spillover.’

BY Jennifer N. Dienst June 22, 2022

Thrivers, Survivors, and Other Characteristics of Resilient Organizations

A recent research report identifies what it takes for an industry to be resilient in the face of adversity.

BY Sherrif Karamat June 20, 2022

5 Tips for Selling Your Event’s Host Destination

As in-person events return, it’s more important than ever to market the host destination to help convince prospects to travel. 

BY Sveta Pyntikova June 17, 2022

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