Convention Center VP Cheryl Swanson: ‘We All Need to Shout About This Exciting Field’
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center’s Cheryl Swanson shares her thoughts on how the pandemic has given venues the opportunity to innovate.
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A Safe Space to Talk About Work and Mental Health
Why event entrepreneur Janice Cardinale is leading conversations about boundaries and burnout for meeting professionals.
Beer Company Steps up Game With Digital Meeting
The Boston Beer Company partnered with Van Wagner, a sports production company, to create a virtual corporate event that captured their employees’ attention more than their in-person annual meeting.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
More Women Participated in Virtual Than In-Person Events
Two separate studies reveal that online events held during the pandemic resulted in increased participation among women as both as attendees and speakers, compared to their in-person, pre-pandemic versions.
Mental Health and the Business Events Industry
In Convene's latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Survey, we asked planners and suppliers to share how two-plus years of working during the uncertainties of the pandemic has affected their wellbeing.
Cynthia Serrano: ‘Creating Solutions’ at the Fort Worth Convention Center
Cynthia Serrano, general manager at Fort Worth Convention Center, shares her thoughts on leadership, challenges with staffing and labor, and the center's upcoming expansion.
Calling for a Regenerative Business Events Industry
It’s now or never. That stark assessment comes from the scientists who authored the most recent update to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released by the United
Conference Shares Prague Congress Centre With Ukraine Refugees
World Environmental Education Congress organizers had no time to plan a formal community service project for the Ukrainian refugees housed in the Prague Congress Centre during the time of their conference, but participants found ways to demonstrate their support.
New Rules for Conference Sponsorship Pricing
Revenue recovery is an urgent priority for organizers of major conferences and trade shows, and sponsorships can help get you there.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.