News & Trends

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

Safe Spaces for Feelings

A Convene reader asks how event organizers can help communities navigate ambivalence, fear, and anger over climate change at their meetings.

BY Convene Editors January 12, 2024

Mayim Bialik Shines a Light on Mental Health

The “Big Bang Theory” star and neuroscientist caps a week of education at Convening Leaders 2024 by exploring the connection between professional fulfillment and emotional wellbeing.

BY Curt Wagner January 9, 2024

Clintons Stress Value of F2F Meetings to Combat Divisiveness

During a Convening Leaders 2024 fireside chat, President Bill Clinton and 67th Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed the need for fostering human connections — and how that happens at in-person events.

BY Curt Wagner January 9, 2024

Leonard Hoops, Incoming PCMA Board Chair: Why 2024 Is a Big Year for PCMA

Leonard Hoops, president and CEO of Visit Indy and chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees, shares his multi-pronged goals for PCMA in the new year.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2024

How to Build a Center of Excellence Within Your Organization

At Convening Leaders 2024, four event leaders shared their insights on building a strong center of excellence with their teams.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2024

Generative AI: ‘The Essence of What Will Create Our Future’

Monday’s Main Stage speakers at Convening Leaders 2024 explored the future of generative AI — after which PCMA and Gevme announced a new feature of their proprietary AI Spark tool for event professionals.

BY Curt Wagner January 8, 2024

The Clintons Are Coming

President Bill Clinton and 67th Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will kickstart day two of Convening Leaders.

BY Michelle Russell January 8, 2024

Creating Personalized Experiences at Large-Scale Events

At Convening Leaders 2024, Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, president of mdg, shared how event organizers can create personal experiences for attendees at large trade shows and conferences.

BY Casey Gale January 8, 2024

Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry

A new research project looks at the disproportionate lack of women executives in the highest positions in the business events industry.

BY Barbara Palmer January 8, 2024

Outgoing PCMA Chair on Year of Growth, New Alliances, Evolving Education

Desirée Knight reflects on her year as chair of the 2023 PCMA Board of Directors and Trustees and shares her insights about what’s next for the business events industry.

BY Casey Gale January 8, 2024

What Not to Miss at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego

Here’s what the more than 4,000 attendees descending upon the San Diego Convention Center can expect at PCMA’s annual event.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst January 7, 2024

Nina Schick: ‘The Business Events Industry Must Be Vigilant’ Concerning AI

Main Stage presenter Nina Schick applies her AI expertise to the events industry in a pre-Convening Leaders Convene interview.

BY Michelle Russell January 7, 2024

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