The idea that leaders always go first is embedded in the definition of leadership. But there’s at least one area where it’s a good idea for leaders to hang back.

It’s about time we have a conversation about mental health and wellbeing in the business events industry — how we foster it for each other in our workplaces and our participants at our events.

It is commonly understood that our emotional wellbeing was challenged during the pandemic. A study conducted last year bears that out.

“Groups want options and they want to feel confident that we can accommodate them,” said Monique Wise, director of sales and marketing at Indiana Convention Center, in the latest profile from our series highlighting female leaders at event facilities.

Magdalina Atanassova, creative director digital at Kenes Group, and an alumni member of 20 in Their Twenties, traveled from Bulgaria to New Orleans to attend EduCon. Here she shares her experiences as a first-timer to the city and the event.

Here are some photos from Tuesday’s events at PCMA EduCon 2022 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

Andrew Davis’ Tuesday EduCon session, “Why Small Bets + Massive Constraints = Your Next Big Win,” demonstrated how a simple four-step process can solve the biggest challenges.

The lifelong adventurer, coach, and motivational speaker shared how falling apart informed his biggest lessons on coming together.

Here are some photos from Monday’s events at PCMA EduCon 2022 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

Quick wins do not mean shortcuts, EduCon panelists agreed — making social and environmental impact takes time and planning.

In conversation with Storycraft Lab founder Naomi Clare Crellin at a PCMA EduCon session on Monday, Google’s global events account manager Megan Henshall discussed the conditions under which innovation thrives.

We all have blind spots when it comes to event design. Here’s how to turn data into insights that will create the kinds of experiences that provide attendee value.