The founder and CEO of Øpus Intelligence says the future of events is a shift from one-time moments to vital engines of brand community and intelligence.

Political backlash and potential legal action continue to be a concern for organizations whose events fall under a DEI umbrella. Here’s what to know from a legal standpoint and how one DEI speaker whose business was decimated is moving forward.

From the science behind how art activates our brains and strengthens social connection, to the ways convention centers are driving economic growth, sustainability, and community engagement — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The new initiative from the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance is designed to recognize, empower, and engage the events industry’s most committed advocates.

Visit Greater Palm Springs has teamed up with PCMA to launch an advisory board that pairs veteran planners with emerging professionals.

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

PCMA’s new community digital forum helps members to stay continuously connected and grow their professional networks, thanks to its mobile-first design and AI matchmaking features.

As we celebrate Convene’s 40th anniversary, we’re looking back into our archive. Here’s how two contributors imagined the future at the turn of this century, writing from a world operating with 56K dial-up computer modems and a fax machine in every office.

Research from the Events Industry Council outlines the scale of the trillion-dollar global events industry in 2025, with an eye on its future impact.

There isn’t just one financial services market anymore. A new PCMA report maps the sector’s key trends and fastest-growing niches — and the opportunities they create for destinations and event organizers.

Restoration of lands and waters and access to the outdoors were through lines in the 2026 National Outdoor Recreation Conference’s educational program.

From how Adam Rosendahl’s interactive art workshops spark creativity and human connection, to Jesse Israel’s insights on presence, resilience, and intentional leadership — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.