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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.
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.
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.
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.
Convene On Site: Breaking With Convention in Seattle
An inside look at Summit, Seattle’s latest convention center space.
On Site: What’s New for Meetings in New Orleans
While in New Orleans, a city known for its longstanding and colorful traditions, Convene Senior Editor Jennifer N. Dienst finds a wave of revitalization is forging a new kind of visitor experience.
A New Funding Model for Hotel Development
The Indianapolis City Council will take over financing for a convention center hotel. Is this a sign of things to come?
5 Ways to Use AI to Help Spark Event Session Ideas
Artificial intelligence is the new power tool for events, but keep in mind its limitations — and be ready to verify and edit the information it gives you.
Want Better Pay? Take a Hike
A new Stanford study suggests that women can get more out of what they want in negotiations, including salary discussions, if they step away from the negotiating table and go for a walk instead.
Should You Break the Bank to Hire a Celebrity Speaker?
More seats remain empty at keynote and main sessions. Here’s why featuring celebrities probably isn’t the answer to filling them — and what audiences care about instead, according to research from Freeman.
What the Back-to-the-Office Challenge Has to Do With In-Person Events
We asked The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce authors Heather E. McGowan and Chris Shipley for their insights on what an empowered workforce portends for events.
Does Leading With Empathy Mean You’re a Pushover?
We asked The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce authors Heather E. McGowan and Chris Shipley to share how to lead teams with greater empathy — and why that doesn’t make you ineffectual.