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How to Build a Trustworthy Event
Nearly 400 professionals who attend events told 360 Live Media about what makes them trust — and distrust — events.
What Planners Need to Know About Using AI in the Hiring Process
Both employers and job candidates are using AI resources to streamline the hiring process — but sometimes this can backfire.
Events Industry Mourns Loss of Icon Jo Ann Hoffman
Hoffman, who had a long and varied career in hospitality and the events industry, was known for co-founding MILO, which helped women become more comfortable on the golf course and use the sport to help further their careers.
Mary Thao | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Mary Thao, Director of Meetings & Events, ACA International
Why the WorldPride Human Rights Conference Embraced a ‘Radical Joy’ Approach
Organizing the Washington, D.C.-based human-rights meeting in the midst of DEI backlash required having the right mindset.
Designing an Intimate Conference for 10,000
How entrepreneur Imani Ellis has built a first-of-its kind community for Black creative professionals by focusing on connection.
Behind the Scenes at edUcon 2025
Have you noticed what’s different this year? Here are some standout features.
!["Don’t look in someone else's mirror expecting to see your reflection," Denim Richards advises ahead of his edUcon Main Stage session. "Stay true to you but also don’t be so stuck in your ways that you are afraid to pivot [when something] isn’t working."](https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/denim-richards-educon.jpg)
‘Don’t Look in Someone Else’s Mirror:’ Approaching Branding With an Entrepreneurial Lens
edUcon 2025 speaker Denim Richards shares how his principles for crafting a personal brand as an actor and entrepreneur can be applied to event professionals — and give participants a chance to do a deep dive with him in a hands-on master class.
4 Questions for Mental Performance Coach Vanessa Shannon
The certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) gave edUcon participants strategies to help them “perform at their best when it matters the most.” Here are some tips she shared with Convene.
3 Strategies for a Weathering a Difficult Season for Meetings
Advice for navigating the challenging environment for conferences, particularly science gatherings, from an exec at a major research institute.
How Are Deep Cuts by the U.S. Government Affecting Meetings?
One slice of the current administration’s impact on the events industry.
Meetings in Flux
Results from our recent pulse survey of event organizers reveal a lack of clarity about what sweeping U.S. policy changes may mean for events, what comes next, and how best to move forward. Here’s what some event industry professionals are seeing — and anticipating.