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Making Your Events Inclusive for Neurodiverse Attendees
The CEO of an organization founded to amplify autistic voices shares how to make events more welcoming to neurodivergent people.
‘Let’s Have These Conversations’ About Civil Rights
An annual summer event produced by the Big Ten Conference for student athletes brings the United States’ civil rights history to life.
Hey Chatbot, What’s the Wi-Fi Password?
Say hello to the new generation of event chatbots powered by conversational AI.
Meetings Market Survey 2023: ‘The Work Has Gotten Very Difficult’
Respondents to our Meetings Market Survey — which we brought back after a COVID-induced break — shared that the post-COVID business environment brings a host of challenges that have yet to work themselves out. And they are feeling simultaneously anxious and excited about the future of the business events industry.
How Exhibitors Can Adapt to Shifting Marketing Realities
Most event metrics, including overall registration numbers, have been on the upswing in this new post-pandemic normal. The long-term outlook for exhibitors, however, may not be as rosy.
How We Do It: Jaimé Bennett on Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity
The opening and closing sessions at Convening EMEA 2023, which dared to be a little different, paid off by creating memorable experiences that supported the goals of the event — and what matters most to participants.
What Do the World’s Simplest Brands Share With Events?
At PCMA’s Convening EMEA in Copenhagen in September, a global brand strategist explored how the most memorable brands embrace simplicity.
Events Industry Forecast 2023: Where We Are Now
For this year’s Industry Forecast, we've culled the latest research on business events and the sectors that support them — travel, event technology, lodging, and the workplace — asking experts to provide insights about what to expect next. Here are some of those insights.
’The Event-Industry Adaptations Are Coming Fast and Furious’
Technology journalist Michelle Bruno shares what — in addition to AI — planners should keep their eye on in Convene’s annual Events Industry Forecast.
Time to Think Outside the Inbox
Email is a tried-and-true tactic for marketing events, but you may be missing opportunities to reach your audience if you’re relying too heavily on email to secure registrations.
Navigating Rising Costs at Your Events
A session at the recent Convening EMEA 2023 explored strategies for managing increasing expenses necessary to deliver successful event experiences.
A Fundraiser With Soul — and New Soles
How Association Forum made its awards gala a less stuffy affair.