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Mapping an Immersive Attendee Journey
A guide to designing an emotionally engaging participant journey, from the first communication announcing your event to well after its conclusion.
Survey Results Show How Business Events Are Being Disrupted
Responses from Convene’s recent pulse survey reveal how meetings and events are navigating a challenging landscape due to shifts in U.S. administration policies and geopolitical uncertainties.
An Increasingly Bleak Travel Forecast for the U.S.
On-and-off tariffs, visa delays, and fears around border control are putting off international visitors from coming to the U.S., according to new data.
Designing a More Natural Convention Center for Austin
The redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center aims to support the human ecosystem in downtown Austin and reinforce a connection to nature.
5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Meetings in Uncertain Times
These strategies will help you be proactive in navigating shifts in policies and the economic and geopolitical landscape.
Convene Pulse Survey May: How Are U.S. Administration Changes Reshaping Your Events?
From rising costs to attendance shifts, the events industry is navigating myriad changes brought about by the current U.S. administration. How are you being affected? This confidential survey is an update to our first pulse survey, which set a benchmark — please participate to help us continue to monitor our industry in this fluid environment.
The Science of Aha! Moments: Designing Events for Maximum Inspiration
How events can create environments that nurture flashes of insight.
Taking Library Services on the Road: How Bookmobiles and Outreach Programs Serve the Underserved
At the 2024 Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) Conference, library professionals showcased innovative ways they bring books, resources, and support to communities often left behind — from Alzheimer’s caregivers to incarcerated youth. But funding and recognition remain key challenges.
A New Event Embraces Neurodivergence
The launch of a new event, designed to celebrate and support those who identify as having brains that are wired a little differently, provides insights for designing neurodivergent-friendly meetings.
Gen Z Wants to Attend Events — Why Aren’t They?
Across the events industry, content and experiences are being reimagined to attract Gen Z audiences. According to research conducted earlier this year by Freeman and The Harris Poll, it looks like those efforts are paying off: Gen Z wants to attend industry events. So, why aren’t more young professionals showing up? Here’s how some events are bridging this gap.
Rearchitecting a Trade Show
A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.
No Wasted Food, No Wasted Dollars
A planner asks: Can I ask a venue to donate food if I am below my F&B minimum?