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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.
Scaling Dignity
How a conference for municipal leaders helped spur a movement toward civil discourse in the political arena and beyond.
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.
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Convene is turning 40 in 2026 and we’re celebrating.
‘Disagree With Ideas, Don’t Dehumanize People’
A new movement to give people tools to have more productive and humane disagreements is gaining ground.
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.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Katie Croy
Katie Croy, manager of exhibit & sponsorship sales at RE+ Events, is learning to harness the power of “yes, and…” thinking.
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.
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.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Makenzie Brown
Makenzie Brown, international association sales manager at the Scottish Event Campus, was floored by the sheer size of the events industry.