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Jaden DiMeo

Class of 2026 member Jaden DiMeo, event coordinator at Events DC, wants to expand the reach of hybrid events.

BY Convene Editors February 17, 2026

Scaling Dignity

How a conference for municipal leaders helped spur a movement toward civil discourse in the political arena and beyond.

BY Michelle Russell February 17, 2026

Setting the Tone for Civility

A code of conduct for events should go beyond preventing harassment and set the standard for treating fellow participants with respect, according to National League of Cities Director of Business Events Janice Pauline, who shares their approach.

BY Michelle Russell February 17, 2026

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Convene is turning 40 in 2026 and we’re celebrating.

BY Barbara Palmer February 17, 2026

‘Disagree With Ideas, Don’t Dehumanize People’

A new movement to give people tools to have more productive and humane disagreements is gaining ground.

BY Michelle Russell February 16, 2026

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking the Conference Model and Holly Ransom’s Top Takeaways from CL26

From exploring what a more participant‑driven conference model could look like to Holly Ransom’s most powerful insights from Convening Leaders 2026 — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

BY Magdalina Atanassova February 13, 2026

People on the Move

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

BY Convene Editors February 10, 2026

Katie Croy

Katie Croy, manager of exhibit & sponsorship sales at RE+ Events, is learning to harness the power of “yes, and…” thinking.

BY Convene Editors February 10, 2026

This Week on the Convene Podcast: A Biennial Gathering with Deep Impact and Building Sustainable Success with Erin Stafford

From how a national leadership conference amplifies the influence of Black Greek‑letter organizations to Erin Stafford’s insights on avoiding burnout and achieving sustainable success — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

BY Magdalina Atanassova February 6, 2026

More Than Hacking It

A speedy win at the Convening Leaders 2026 Spark Hackathon was the result of years of combined experience and experimentation among three strangers.

BY Barbara Palmer February 5, 2026

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

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