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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?
Convene’s Annual Salary Survey: Are You Earning What You’re Worth?
Our Salary Survey is now open — and we'd love to hear from you.
Confused About the Tariffs’ Impact on Your Event?
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance has published a resource center to help the events industry stay on top of — and understand the impact of — the changing tariff situation.
Politics Influencing an Increasing Number of U.S. Trips
As planners consider the impacts of the current administration’s policies on attendance at their upcoming events, the latest American Travel Sentiment Study offers some clues about their willingness to travel — and where.
Borrowing From the Davos Playbook
Charlotte Farmer, a regular at the World Economic Forum, will apply her experiences and observations to B2B events for executives attending ECEF on May 28. Here are some highlights of her upcoming talk.