These Are the Things That Made Us Smile This Week
In the midst of anxiety-producing headlines caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the editors at Convene share the recent stories that have offered them a sense of hope
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Convention Centers Repurposed to Hold Hospital Beds
The centers will be temporarily repurposed to help relieve pressure on hospitals during the expected surge in COVID-19 cases.
Physical Distancing Doesn’t Prevent Us From Staying Social
As we hunker down and practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, we look for ways to retain our close connections.
CEO Carina Bauer on the Difficult Decision to Cancel IMEX
On March 11, Ray Bloom, chairman, and Carina Bauer, CEO, of IMEX Group, “with deep sadness and heavy hearts” announced that IMEX in Frankfurt, due to take place May 12–14, has been canceled. Convene spoke to Bauer to learn more.
The Rise of Esports: Attracting Attendees, Sponsors, and New Venues
With a massive audience and demand for new venues, the fun of competitive gaming is becoming a serious business — and provides lessons for all kinds of event organizers.
This Event Community Wants to Talk About F*!#ups
The full name of FUN may offend some, but the movement to celebrate screwups resonates with many professionals and organizations seeking to eliminate the stigma of failure.
Contracts: The ‘Quiet Enjoyment’ Clause May Disappoint
If you want to protect your meeting from a noisy neighboring event, the typical contract language will not cover you. Here’s how to address that potential problem.
The Future is Here: Robot Chefs are Making Cheeseburgers
A robot is making burgers at a restaurant one block away from the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and, according to our writer, they’re as good as any celebrity chef’s.
Condoleezza Rice: ‘We Are Only as Strong as Our Weakest Link’
The 66th Secretary of State reflected on her life, career, and lessons she’s learned in leadership at PCMA Convening Leaders in San Francisco.
Hands-on Help at Convening Leaders 2020
Hospitality Helping Hands volunteers sorted and packaged food donations to serve people in need.
Helping Attendees Avoid Distractions at Events
Indistractable author and speaker Nir Eyal tells you how to keep attendees’ attention on the session — without asking them to put away their phones.
Shoptalk’s All-Women Speaker Lineup Is Bold. Is It Fair?
Shoptalk’s decision to go with female-only speakers at its 2020 event was applauded widely as a bold move, but not uniformly seen as a good idea. Here are two things to consider.