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Cowbells and Woolen Slippers — Cherished Handmade Gifts From Events
Event goers prize the handcrafted amenities they receive at conferences that convey a sense of place or a personal touch — and provide a lasting memory.
Taylor Swift: The European Conference Version
Taylor Swift’s globe-trotting Eras Tour continues to attract fans — and spark conferences about the artist’s social, musical, and economic impact. The latest, Tay Day, is being held in Liverpool this week to coincide with the megastar’s concert dates in the city.
Convene’s Annual Salary Survey: Are You Earning as Much as Your Peers?
Help us understand better what has changed from 2023, including how your role is evolving, the challenges you face, what your workplace environment is like, and what keeps you coming back for more (in addition to a paycheck — and yes, we want to hear about that, too!).
How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation
Rooted in New York but reaching the world online, the Grow-NY Competition and Summit provides $3 million in funding for innovative startups working throughout the agrifood ecosystem, from new farming technologies to ready-to-eat food products.
PCMA EMEA Meet-Up February 2024: Latest Updates & Engagement Survey Findings
Latest Updates & Engagement Survey Findings During this digital gathering, we shared latest news and updates from the EMEA region as well as findings of the annual EMEA Engagement Survey
Conference Metrics That Matter
“What gets measured, gets managed,” is a phrase coined by management guru Peter Drucker. For annual conferences, this is best accomplished by identifying and adopting a combination of leading and lagging performance measures.
EMEA Region Survey Concludes: Time to Collaborate
Business events industry respondents to the latest PCMA EMEA Engagement Survey said that the No. 1 priority for their employers is collaboration and strategic partnerships. Meanwhile, opportunities to collaborate with their peers was often cited by event organizers as the one thing they would like to see at an industry event. This emphasis on working together suggests how the industry is charting a path forward.
4 Steps to Take Before Offering Advice
If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a right way to offer someone advice, here’s some, well, advice: Try active listening.
Designing Events for Synthesis
Your packed education program will leave participants feeling overwhelmed unless you provide opportunities for them to synthesize their experience. Here’s how.
Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History
How the European Association of Archaeologists’ annual conference in Belfast wove Northern Ireland’s rich history — and its current residents — into its program.
Learning to Listen
Listening is a skill essential to the knowledge exchange that takes place at business events, but how can organizers cultivate better listening behavior among our audiences? Convene reached out to four listening experts and one of the world’s top experts on coaching for their advice.
Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching
Author, coaching expert, leading management thinker — and Convening EMEA 2024 keynote speaker — Michael Bungay Stanier reveals the transformative power of asking the right questions. And then, really listening to the answers.