News & Trends
In a Brand-New Role, Sonya Bradley Looks to ‘Make a Bit of a Mark’
As Visit Sacramento’s chief of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Sonya Bradley is applying her marketing and communications background at the bureau she has served for 19 years to social justice issues — locally and more broadly.
12 Takeaways From HIMSS’ Successful, Fully Vaxxed Conference
Expert advice, scenario planning, and clear communication played vital roles in HIMSS’ ability to safely host close to 20,000 health-tech professionals in Las Vegas in August.
Anne Daly Heller, Publisher and Executive Editor of USAE, Passes Away
Anne Daly Heller, publisher and executive editor of USAE died on Sept. 12 at her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Meetings and Your Brain: Human Connection Under the Microscope
Jacques W. Martiquet, aka “The Party Scientist,” says he has “hacked the code” of bringing excitement and joy to digital events.
The Dark Side of Contactless Check-in
The front desk is where hotel guests may have their only exchange with an employee. But digital check-ins, a trend that has taken off during the pandemic, does away with that interpersonal aspect — and makes it easier for potential human trafficking to occur.
Don’t Skimp on Images in Your Event Marketing During COVID Times
During the pandemic, the strategic use of images can do everything from conveying your event’s welcoming-to-all culture to quelling participants’ concerns over health and safety — as long as you follow through on those messages.
Remembering 9/11
As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we’re republishing two accounts of that horrific day, told by event professionals and published in Convene in the months following the attacks.
A ‘4 Cs’ Framework for Omnichannel Events
On Maritz Global Event’s podcast, Google’s global events account manager, Megan Henshall, outlined four pillars for designing engaging events — digital, in person, and hybrid.
How Planners Are — and Aren’t — Approaching the Non-Binary Gender Question
Spoiler alert: Most event organizers say they don’t ask about gender on their event registration forms, but a study examining attitudes toward non-binary gender identification indicates that’s a missed opportunity.
How Planners Are Customizing Hybrid Events
Responses to our COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard surveys show how models for hybrid events continue to evolve while one thing remains the same: One size does not fit all.
Industry Suppliers Identify Their Achievements During the COVID Crisis
The latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard asked respondents to call to mind their wins over the past six months of uncertainty. Suppliers’ write-in responses highlight their focus on building and maintaining industry relationships — and underscore their grit.
PCMA’s Visionary Award Winners Announced at Ceremony
The PCMA Foundation honored the business events industry’s brightest during a August 26 black-tie ceremony in Washington, D.C.