Toni Gamez, the executive director at one of the largest convention facilities in Latin America, talks about the talent shortage and offers her best piece of advice for those considering a career in the business events industry.
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.
The new normal is full of twists and turns for the event industry, from restrictions to lockdowns to hesitations. Hybrid events are a great opportunity to expand your event while reducing the risk. Learn how organizers should budget and price their hybrid events.
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in the events industry to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, some faculty at hospitality schools are seeing a decline in interest. They have some suggestions to reverse this trend.
Here we are in the middle of summer and most of us have barely had time to catch our breaths since Convening Leaders 2022 in Las Vegas. So much has happened in your PCMA community and we’ve got more to share with you in the coming weeks and months.
Where is everybody? After months of preparations and investments in your event's content and experience, don't let your ROI be ruined by sub-standard marketing. Join DES expert and event marketing guru, Rachel Stephan, for a sneak peek into her new DES module on "Marketing + Communities".
Event planners and suppliers say staff reductions have created additional responsibilities for those still on the job — and many are at the breaking point.
More than ever event organizers are expected to increase attendee engagement with every event. This workshop discussion will present two frameworks around fostering human connection in events through meeting purpose and recognizing how neurotransmitters impact attendee engagement.
Whether viewing sponsorship through the attendee’s need for engagement, knowledge and solutions or the sponsor’s desire to showcase value and lead generation – each view is unique and continues to evolve.
Food and beverage concepts provide a powerful opportunity to drive change in the key areas of sustainability and social responsibility. However, as many buzzwords are out there, there are equally as many myths on why things don’t move forward.
Feeling overwhelmed with all the change? Jamie Clarke is the perfect guide to get you to where you want to go and be able to adapt to the ever changing events landscape.
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