Across six conversations on Season 11 of the Convene Podcast, wellness experts, researchers, and strategists made the case that the industry’s biggest design constraint isn’t content or technology — it’s how much attendees can actually absorb.

From how PCMA’s new Axis platform helps planners build stronger professional networks through AI-powered matchmaking, to Elizabeth Maxson’s insights on turning marketing and events into a business case the C-suite can’t ignore — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how educators are using creative expression to transform learning at conferences, to what geopolitics, travel disruptions, and rising costs mean for the future of global meetings — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From Nir Hindie’s perspective on how an artist’s mindset can help event professionals create more meaningful experiences, to a discussion on sustainable giveaways that build connection without the waste — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how mathematicians use art to spark creativity and connection at conferences, to the impact of U.S. policy changes on international travel, scientific meetings, and global collaboration — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From the science behind how art activates our brains and strengthens social connection, to the ways convention centers are driving economic growth, sustainability, and community engagement — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how Adam Rosendahl’s interactive art workshops spark creativity and human connection, to Jesse Israel’s insights on presence, resilience, and intentional leadership — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how one conference embeds social impact into its host destinations, to Shasta Nelson’s insights on why friendship, trust, and belonging are valuable outcomes of business events — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how the European Society of Radiology used technology to create an engaging digital experience for medical imaging professionals, to Shawn DuBravac’s insights on adaptability, AI, and thriving amid uncertainty — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Two different Convene Podcast conversations recorded months apart, one with future-of-work researchers Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer and another with AI strategist Álvaro Meléndez, arrived at a similar conclusion: As AI accelerates information abundance, it only makes the value of live events, trust, and human connection more pronounced.

From a gathering of professionals dedicated to preserving African American history and culture, to Sarah Reed’s insights on transforming events into strategic business tools that build trust, retention, and measurable impact — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From the value of intentionally integrating art into event design, to the debate surrounding the International Congress of Mathematicians, to Deborah Caldwell’s lessons on navigating risk, complexity, and uncertainty — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.