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At Detroit’s Huntington Place, 3 Women Execs Carve a New Path Forward
Huntington Place in Detroit is the first U.S. convention center with women serving in the highest executive roles.
Discover Orlando’s Wealth of Entertainment Options
From classic attractions to brand-new dining offerings, Orlando allows visitors to choose their own adventure while in town.
Seattle’s New Look Reaches Beyond the Summit
With the 2023 debut of its $1.9-billion Summit building, the newly named Seattle Convention Center will bring more conventions to town — but that’s not the only attraction for planners and their groups.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
New Hotels and Convention Space Add Exciting Options for Meetings in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay keeps finding new ways to roll out the red carpet for meetings and events. At the waterfront Tampa Convention Center, 18 new meeting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Tampa Bay will debut in mid-2023.
Celebrating Juneteenth — and Fort Worth’s Opal Lee
Sometimes the long haul is long, said 95-year-old activist Opal Lee, who worked for four decades for the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday.
Give back, have fun and build your strongest team ever
It’s never been more important to focus on meaningful team building. Between the Great Resignation and the drastic changes in workplace structure for many businesses, the connections between your group members or employees may feel strained or non-existent.
Loews Meeting Complex at Universal Orlando Resort Is a Planner’s Paradise
When groups visit Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, attendees can meet, stay, and play all in one place.
How Self-Service Event Tech Gives Back Control to the Planner
The Notified Event Cloud streamlines and automates many time-consuming tasks, helping to free up time for organizers to focus on what really matters — event strategy and design.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.
Meetings and Your Brain: How Sticky Notes Help Ideas Stick
The Spark Wall at EduCon 22 is one example of using sticky notes to share ideas at an event. Here’s the neuroscience behind it.