Looking Ahead

Sherrif Karamat, CEO and president of PCMA, gives his perspective on the association and the business events industry and what we can do to make a better future.

Overshooting the Mark

We look forward to an exciting future for our global business events community. And that future starts now.

BY Sherrif Karamat October 9, 2023

Sparking Innovation

We look forward to an exciting future for our global business events community. And that future starts now.

BY Sherrif Karamat August 29, 2023

Keeping Humans in the Loop

What is AI’s role in the future of business events? It’s a question we can’t afford to ignore.

BY Sherrif Karamat June 27, 2023

‘Relationships Change Us More Than Facts’

Why we need bigger circles and to keep having difficult conversations.

BY Sherrif Karamat April 1, 2023

Charting a Bold New Path for PCMA

For any organization, embracing change is key to transformation.

BY Sherrif Karamat January 16, 2023

Think and Think Again

Why holding fast to your opinions may be overrated.

BY Sherrif Karamat December 18, 2022

Changing the Way We Talk About the Climate

Let’s call global warming what it really is — ‘climate cancer’ — and start talking seriously about how the events industry can take action to solve it.

BY Sherrif Karamat November 1, 2022

Touch and Go Time for Business Events

The Business Events Industry need to keep moving forward even as we redraw our map.

BY Sherrif Karamat October 3, 2022

Business Events and Society: Divided We Fall

Business events shed light on complex issues of the day and can help make progress in bridging the political divide.

BY Sherrif Karamat September 2, 2022

Attracting Talent to the Business Events Industry

Today’s workforce prizes purpose and flexibility. The business events industry already has one of those covered, but the other may require a shift.

BY Sherrif Karamat August 6, 2022

Thrivers, Survivors, and Other Characteristics of Resilient Organizations

A recent research report identifies what it takes for an industry to be resilient in the face of adversity.

BY Sherrif Karamat June 20, 2022

Extending the Reach of Live Events

Business events professionals must remain vigilant about how we bring value to our audiences, in whatever channel they need.

BY Sherrif Karamat April 6, 2022

Become a Member

Get premium access to provocative executive-level education, face-to-face networking and business intelligence.

Join PCMA