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

What’s Stopping You From Creating Immersive Events?

At CL23 Monday, Anthony Vade, event experience strategy director of Encore, walked both digital and in-person attendees through the psychology behind immersive experiences.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2023

New PCMA Board Chair Focuses on Inclusivity, Sustainability, and Development of Future Leaders

Desirée Knight, chair of PCMA’s 2023 Board of Directors and Trustees, talks about her goals during her term and the challenges facing the events industry.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2023

Outgoing PCMA Board Chair: ‘It’s Our Time, Our Place’

Charles Starks, chair of PCMA’s 2022 Board of Directors and Trustees, reflects on the past year and what he sees for the future of PCMA and the events industry.

BY Casey Gale January 9, 2023

What to Expect From the CL23 Digital Experience

You don’t have to be in Columbus to get the Convening Leaders 2023 experience. The digital program includes two half-days of education — today and on Tuesday — and much more.

BY Casey Gale January 8, 2023

Ignite Your Path at Convening Leaders 2023

As Columbus welcomes CL23, attendees can expect education designed to help event professionals navigate the challenges and opportunities the new year will likely present.

BY Casey Gale January 8, 2023

Where to Find Sustainability Ideas at Convening Leaders 2023

Outside experts and industry peers will share new ideas and strategies for reducing the environmental impact of the events industry during CL23.

January 8, 2023

Looking Inward at Our Biases

Inclusive leadership expert Melissa Majors’ three steps to follow to mindfully mitigate your own biases.

BY Curt Wagner January 4, 2023

Community and Collaboration Are Key to Success

For Molly Witges, who was named Community Advocate of the Year at the 2022 PCMA Visionary Awards, an invitation makes all the difference.

BY Curt Wagner December 29, 2022

Tipster: A Simple Sustainability Swap for Your Events

The managing director of an Australian-based PCO offers an easy-to-implement checklist of 12 sustainability swaps for more environmentally friendly events.

BY Michelle Russell December 19, 2022

Will Pent-up Demand for Events Continue in the Long Run?

Cathy Breden, CEO of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, offers her insight into the future of B2B exhibitions.

BY Convene Editors December 16, 2022

Designing Events That Create a Sense of Belonging

Now that in-person events have resumed, organizers can reignite among participants the sense that a common purpose bonds them together. Here’s how, according to experts across different fields.

BY Convene Editors December 16, 2022

Networking 101: Be a Croissant, Not a Bagel

Open body language is the key to successfully broadening your network, says networking expert Robbie Samuels. All it takes is a simple switch of your stance.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst December 16, 2022

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