News & Trends
DMOs Embrace Diversity
These meetings organizations have pledged to improve representation in their destinations.
Vaccines Give Events Industry a Shot in the Arm
Just as the COVID-19 vaccines began rolling out, we asked December Recovery Dashboard survey respondents, both planners and suppliers, if they’re feeling more hopeful — and if the news has changed their plans for the coming year.
Our Picks for the Business Event Trends of 2021
The editors of Convene looked back over 2020, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2021?
Thomas Friedman on Trust and Business Events
In a deeply and increasingly interconnected global landscape, the role business conferences play in the spread of information and ideas has grown all the more important, says foreign affairs columnist and PCMA Convening Leaders speaker Thomas Friedman.
Cleaning up Event Sludge
You want people to register for your event, but are you unintentionally creating friction in marketing efforts, website, and registration process? Here’s how to simplify things.
Virtual Event Was ‘a Chance for Us to Be Creative’
Here’s how the American College of Emergency Physicians organized a digital event that prioritized professional production, education, research — and serendipitous encounters.
‘It’s Really Jazzing Me’
Gary Schirmacher said that he never expected to be heading up a startup, but his new role as CEO of Total Hospitality Industry Solutions offers new ways to demonstrate the value of the events industry.
How to Reinvent the Office Holiday Party This Year
Spoiler alert: the ugly Christmas sweater is here to stay.
6 Ways to Boost Registration for Virtual Events
Try these ideas to boost registration on for size.
What Can We Expect for Meetings and Events Next Year?
According to a global survey of meeting professionals by American Express, small in-person events will return late in the year.
Doctors Share Pros and Cons of Virtual Medical Conferences
Physician leaders at a medical association offer lessons learned when remaking two in-person events into fully digital versions during the pandemic.
Why Interest in Virtual Events Is Waning — and What to Do About It
With Zoom fatigue plaguing attendees and lack of engagement scaring off sponsors of digital events, it’s time to step up your virtual game.