Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening General Session that acknowledges the challenges your community is experiencing while also uplifting them may require more than a nice speech by an earnest speaker. For the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, it took a primal scream — and a few animals.
Some longtime habits do more harm than good. Here are some to consider letting go of as you design future events.
Class of 2026 member Jaden DiMeo, event coordinator at Events DC, wants to expand the reach of hybrid events.
How a conference for municipal leaders helped spur a movement toward civil discourse in the political arena and beyond.
A code of conduct for events should go beyond preventing harassment and set the standard for treating fellow participants with respect, according to National League of Cities Director of Business Events Janice Pauline, who shares their approach.
A new movement to give people tools to have more productive and humane disagreements is gaining ground.
From exploring what a more participant‑driven conference model could look like to Holly Ransom’s most powerful insights from Convening Leaders 2026 — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Kent played a key role in contributing to his former organization, the Produce Marketing Association, and PCMA’s success and in elevating the status of convention and trade-show organizers by his example and love of learning.
Katie Croy, manager of exhibit & sponsorship sales at RE+ Events, is learning to harness the power of “yes, and…” thinking.
Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of industry research and insights at Freeman, on what stood out to him in the Freeman End-of-Year Recap — and what’s next.
From how a national leadership conference amplifies the influence of Black Greek‑letter organizations to Erin Stafford’s insights on avoiding burnout and achieving sustainable success — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
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