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People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Convene Editors February 4, 2026

Makenzie Brown

Makenzie Brown, international association sales manager at the Scottish Event Campus, was floored by the sheer size of the events industry.

BY Convene Editors February 4, 2026

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Making Subvention Programs More Effective and Leading Through Disruption with Jay Kiew

From new research on why today’s subvention models fall short to Jay Kiew’s insights on building change‑fluent, resilient teams — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

BY Magdalina Atanassova January 30, 2026

Grounds for Gathering

This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to co-locate their annual event with a trade show, doubling the educational and networking opportunities for attendees.

BY Michelle Russell January 29, 2026

Filling a Hospitality Talent Gap While Giving Back: New Initiative Uplifts a Community

For more than 25 years, a Philadelphia food bank has provided low-income residents a pathway to employment in food service. A new partnership with the Philadelphia CVB and Michelin seeks to elevate and expand career opportunities for those students while filling a need in the local hospitality sector. 

BY Jennifer N. Dienst January 29, 2026

Our New Duty of Relevance

Even one hour of intentional conversation can reshape how
people experience an entire event.

BY Beth Surmont January 29, 2026

Why the Most Online Generation Still Shows Up for Events — And How to Design for Them

Recent research conducted by MCI Canada reveals why Gen Z values in-person events — and what they seek from them.

BY Juliano Lissoni and Heena Chauhan January 28, 2026

What’s Next for Ben Goedegebuure?

Ben Goedegebuure, a 2020 PCMA Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Business Events Strategist, is starting ‘a new chapter.’

BY Michelle Russell January 28, 2026

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Convene Editors January 28, 2026

Rilee Bradshaw, CEM

Rilee Bradshaw, CEM, client relationship manager at Freeman, leans into collaboration, transparency, and proactive planning.

BY Convene Editors January 27, 2026

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