News & Trends

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

6 Food Waste Strategies to Consider Before Your Next Event

Experts from Levy/Compass Group, Astrapto, and streamlinevents shared fresh ideas on how to take a smarter and more sustainable approach to F&B.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst January 10, 2023

PCMA Unveils New Strategic Acquisitions and Initiatives

PCMA’s new strategic plan ushers in a new era for the global business events community.

BY Barbara Palmer January 9, 2023

A Conversation With Allyson Felix

At CL23, the Olympic icon touched on topics that ranged from where she found the courage to take a stand against the sports establishment to what’s more important to her than gold medals.

BY Barbara Palmer January 9, 2023

Thinking Again With Adam Grant

Convening Leaders 2023 Main Stage speaker Adam Grant on why you need “disagreeable givers” in your network.

BY Barbara Palmer January 9, 2023

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

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