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3 Common Planner Assumptions About AV
AV is one of the biggest expenses planners wrestle with when it comes to budgeting for events. This Tuesday session will help untangle in-house AV and hotel partnerships for organizers so they can plan with clarity.
Think ‘Presence’ vs. ‘Space’
Exhibitors are looking for different ways to show up at your event — and to make a bigger statement without a bigger booth. Here’s how to rethink your exhibitor offerings.
Where Route 66 Turns 100: Why Albuquerque Is the Place to Meet in 2026
In 2026, Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, and no destination is better positioned to bring this milestone to life than Albuquerque—home to the longest continuous urban stretch of the legendary Mother Road. Albuquerque offers a rare combination of history, energy, and modern infrastructure.
Top Reasons to Make Dallas Your Next Meeting Destination
Dallas has been ranked a top 6 meetings destination in the U.S. by Cvent, and it’s easy to see why. This accessible, affordable city is also one of the most business friendly.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Convention Centers Built for Community and a Look at CL26 Keynotes
From how new convention center designs are blending local and group needs, to a preview of Convening Leaders 2026’s main stage lineup — including Zanny Minton Beddoes, Adam Grant, Trevor Noah, and Tabitha Brown — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
A Memorable Event Awaits in Long Beach
One of three major California cities with a downtown waterfront, Long Beach is a meeting planner’s dream destination.
Why Miami Is the Ultimate Fresh-Start Destination for New Year Meetings
A new year calls for renewed energy, and Greater Miami is where meetings find it. Greater Miami is a world-class meetings hub built for business, innovation, and year-round inspiration.
Claire Smith Announces Retirement
The former PCMA Chair of the Board will retire from her position as the Vancouver Convention Centre’s vice president, sales and marketing, in April.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Why Is Anxiety About AI Tools Outpacing Enthusiasm?
New research shows how Americans’ enthusiasm for AI-enabled tools has shifted to concern about misuse by bad actors and the potential to spread misinformation.
What’s Ahead for the Events Industry in 2026?
In our recent Meetings Market Survey, Convene asked planners: Are you more worried or more excited about the future? We then put the question to a group of global event professionals. Here’s what they all said.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Budgeting for the New Normal, Measuring Joy, and Leading Change Through Design
From smart strategies for managing expenses, to why joy belongs among your KPIs according to Tahira Endean, and how sustainability and innovation can drive meaningful change — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.