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OVG360’s Shura Garnett on ‘Breaking Glass Ceilings’
The senior vice president of convention centers for OVG360 reflects on her career journey and challenges during the pandemic.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
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.
Hawaii Canoe Festival Making Cultural Waves
Through its Waʻa Kiakahi Canoe Festival, the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association is teaching many about the ancient cultural practices, celestial navigation, and ‘who the Hawaiian people are.’
What You’re Reading: Abortion Restrictions and Meeting Venues
In July, the most-read news stories in PCMA’s News Junkie grappled with the fallout of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade — and how it is impacting events.
Navigating How to Move Forward After the Dobbs Decision
When the Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion in June, it threw a monkey wrench into many organizations’ plans to hold their events in about half of the United States. Events operate in an ecosystem, so PCMA convened a roundtable discussion on Aug. 8 among its constituents to begin exploring different approaches to a complex situation.
An Eco-Friendly Way to Repurpose Exhibit Foliage
After the 2022 New York International Auto Show crossed the finish line, 1,000 plants used in its exhibits were donated to local organizations to help green all five boroughs of New York City.
Meetings and Venues — ‘Everybody Is Having a Difficult Time Attracting Talent’
Four women who lead operations at global convention centers share their thoughts about how they and their venues are handling the talent challenge.
How One Association is Restaffing the Events Team
What does the leader of a large professional association look for as he restaffs his events team? Digital capabilities, for sure, but soft skills — and the ability to ‘see the landscape’ — are equally important.
Is the Talent Challenge Choking the Business Events Industry’s Recovery?
The events industry, hit particularly hard by the pandemic, is feeling the sting as business returns with a lack of talented professionals — on the planning and supplier sides — to pull off events.
Reports Point to Meetings Industry Recovery
Knowland and Simpleview have released encouraging new insights on event leads and bookings
What’s at the Heart of ‘Zoom Fatigue’
Smile for the camera? Requiring employee cameras to be turned on for video calls isn’t a great idea for everyone, recent research shows.