Behind the Scenes
Unpacking the ‘Half a Glass’ Meetings Economy
Looking at our Annual Meetings Market Survey through the lens of optimism vs. pessimism.
Limiting Situations
Constraints can be negative — or used as an opportunity to engage event participants. We explore how one event did just that in Convene’s October issue.
‘We’ve Walked These Paths Before’: How the Meetings Industry Is Adapting to the DEI Backlash in the U.S.
A common theme emerged in our coverage of how organizations are responding to attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How Are Deep Cuts by the U.S. Government Affecting Meetings?
One slice of the current administration’s impact on the events industry.
How the Circular Economy Is Driving Creativity at Meetings
Realizing our planet has limited rather than endless resources has the opposite effect on our creativity, making us more rather than less innovative.
The Pitfalls of Predicting the Future
We’ve changed things up this year with our Annual Industry Forecast to give you more pointed insights for what may lie ahead.
What Art Can Teach Us About Networking
Finding a common interest — whether it be elephant sculptures, paintings, or something else — is one way to elevate conversations and cultivate connections.
What Needs to Change for a Better Events Industry
Some radical and ripe ideas to reinvigorate the events industry — and why it is slow to evolve.
The Lasting Legacy of Medical Meetings
Amidst debate over intermittent fasting, release at American Heart Association of a new study underscores the crucial function of medical and scientific gatherings in sharing research with the public.
Cultivating Better Listening at Events
Mastering the ‘language of listening’ — sometimes by simply not talking — improves our personal and professional relationships.
Meeting Planners Struggle for Recognition
“We are so much more than layers of specs,” said one respondent to our Salary Survey who is seeking consideration from a boss.
Some Trends We Didn’t Foresee
Here are some new developments in technology — possibly for events — that have caught our attention.