News & Trends

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

Keeping Humans in the Loop

What is AI’s role in the future of business events? It’s a question we can’t afford to ignore.

BY Sherrif Karamat June 27, 2023

‘Empathy is Everybody’s Responsibility’

Executive Carolyn Dolezal on empathy: How it has made her a better leader and the ways in which she weaves it in event design.

BY Barbara Palmer June 27, 2023

Book a Braindate at PCMA EduCon

Engage in one-on-one conversations with peers on industry challenges and shared interests through a Braindate session.

BY Convene Editors June 26, 2023

Why Event Organizers Need to Be Aware of Transgender Attendees’ Event Journey

In a PCMA EduCon panel moderated by Glenn Stress, vice president of global B2B events and programs for Marriott International, a gender-diverse panel discussed barriers that members of the LGBTQ+ community face when traveling to events.

BY Casey Gale June 26, 2023

How to Create an Event Where Everyone Feels They Belong

In his PCMA EduCon 2023 session on June 26, Dan Berger identified four belonging personas and how event organizers can consider each when planning an event.

BY Curt Wagner June 26, 2023

Making Your Meeting More Accessible

Two wheelchair accessibility tours at EduCon gave event organizers a first-hand experience navigating an event on two wheels rather than two feet.

BY Michelle Russell June 26, 2023

Elevating Women in Business Events

A June 26 PCMA EduCon session will explore the challenges unique to women in their careers and how they can chart a path to leadership. Plus, participants will get a sneak peek of proprietary research on this topic.

June 25, 2023

Tech Labs Transform EduCon Participants’ Ability to Interact With New Technology

Have you wanted to get your hands dirty trying out a new event tech? You’ve come to the right place.

BY Magdalina Atanassova June 25, 2023

3 Ways Convene Used PCMA’s Spark AI Tool

On June 26 at EduCon, PCMA President & CEO Sherrif Karamat will announce a new generative AI tool specifically for the business events industry, developed by Gevme in collaboration with PCMA. Convene has taken it for a test ride. Here’s how it worked.

BY Magdalina Atanassova June 25, 2023

The New Era of Gathering: Embracing ‘Generous Authority’

Get ready for Priya Parker to get to the heart of — and reimagine — what you do for a living.

BY Magdalina Atanassova June 25, 2023

How to Book a Braindate at PCMA EduCon 2023

Engage in one-on-one conversations with peers on industry challenges and shared interests through a Braindate session.

BY Convene Editors June 25, 2023

The Long-Awaited Opening of a New Museum Coincides with Juneteenth

Two decades in the making, the International African American Museum and gathering space in Charleston, South Carolina, will trace the untold stories of enslaved Africans brought to the U.S.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst June 19, 2023

Become a Member

Get premium access to provocative executive-level education, face-to-face networking and business intelligence.

Join PCMA