New survey data from American Express suggests that sustainability plays a supporting role, rather than a starring role, in business events.

Have We Moved the Sustainability Bar?

According to AmEx Global Business Travel’s 2026 Global Meetings & Events Forecast, planners recognize that their attendees expect their events to be sustainable. But how are they delivering on that expectation?

Room block poachers, pirates, and scammers are consistent sources of frustration for those in the business events industry.

Pirates and Poachers Persist

A recent post on the PCMA Catalyst community resurfaces the problem of third-party housing scammers — an age-old events industry issue.

Zanny Minton Beddoes will present the opening keynote, “Shifting Markets, Smarter Strategy: The Global Economic Outlook in 2026,” on the Main Stage at Convening Leaders on Monday, Jan. 12, in Philadelphia.

Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes

Ahead of her Main Stage opening keynote at PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, Jan. 11-14 in Philadelphia, The Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes spoke with Convene about three global revolutions reshaping our world, why in-person events matter more than ever, and how to navigate an environment defined by uncertainty.

This year, we explore the question of whether events professionals earn a salary commensurate with the requirements of the job. Illustration by Ellen Marello.

Salary Survey 2025: Payment Due?

We look into the question of whether event organizers are compensated well enough for their efforts, skills, experience, and contributions, using our Annual Salary Survey as a guidepost.

CEMA attendees are, first and foremost, event marketers sharing their best practices, experiences, and knowledge with one another.

CEMA Summit Celebrates 35 Years

CEMA Summit 2025 broke attendance records and introduced new initiatives for event marketers designed to keep their community connected all year long.

Small changes to how event planners execute on strategy can have a big impact onsite.

Think Like an Innovator

According to Freeman audience research, the difference between a good and a great event may come down to mindset.

Inside a Gathering of Finance Officers

In April, the Native American Finance Officers Association held its 43rd annual conference in New Orleans, marrying tech and tradition to maximize engagement.

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