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Beyond the Binary: Advocating for More Inclusive Events
The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association is taking on a more active role in helping organizers create welcoming events for all — including their registrants’ travel experience.
Designing Events With a DEI Lens
A DEI expert shares recommendations for designing events that offer a sense of belonging.
How Is the U.S. Backlash Against DEI Affecting the Market for Speakers?
Meetings industry stakeholders sound off on how political rhetoric is influencing who gets booked and when.
![Author Poornima Luthra said that she sees the current moment as “a pivot point for companies and for us as DEI practitioners to really hold a mirror up to ourselves and say, ‘Are we actually doing what [we need to do] for the long-term, sustainable, systemic, and cultural change that is necessary?’”](https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/luthra-photo.jpg)
Why Is DEI Off the Table?
Copenhagen Business School associate professor Poornima Luthra, Ph.D., has spent the last two years “diving deep” into the backlash to DEI, and she shares her insights in Can I Say That? Your Go-to Guide for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the DEI consultant’s most-recent and fourth book — and with Convene.
3 Smart Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Cut Carbon Emissions
From “Meatless Mondays” to “ganging” menus, easy ways to cut the carbon emissions of F&B at events from international science society planner Bel Hanson.
What’s Next for Convene 4 Climate
Tanya Popeau, PCMA’s head of global sustainability, shares how the Convene 4 Climate 2025 conference will build on the work of the first gathering.
Sustainability Conversation Starters for Event Strategists
Marina Bay Sands’ executive director of sustainability on how PCMA APAC’s recent conference hosted at the Singapore venue showcased the potential for events to move the needle.
How to Create Intentionally Inclusive Events
Your event marketing plan speaks volumes about how committed you are to making sure everyone feels welcome. Here’s what to keep in mind.
An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI
When it comes to using AI-generated tools, discipline and focus are powerful things, says entrepreneur and speaker Princess Castleberry.
How to Bounce Back After a Layoff
Losing your job doesn’t mean losing your footing completely. Here’s one expert’s take on reframing a job loss as a growth opportunity.
Are You Ready for the Zero-Click Economy?
AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people discover events, generating leads and inquiries without traditional website clicks. In this new “zero-click” landscape, optimizing your content for both audiences and AI models is becoming essential.
Teachers Meet in D.C. to Share STEM Teaching and Research Practices
As part of its mission to promote the vital role science plays in human advancement, the Society for Science hosts gatherings where both middle-school and high-school teachers can share ideas.