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Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All
Accessibility consultant Austin Whitney’s love of music and music festivals led to his life’s mission to improve access at events for people with disabilities.
Who Organized the Event Better — Humans or AI?
Humans faced off against AI in an event-planning competition at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, and the result of the exercise shines a light on industry gaps and opportunities.
Keeping Your Cool in Heated Conversations
At Convening Leaders 2024, marketing and communication expert Sherron Washington shared tips for deescalating tense discussions at work.
Event Professionals ‘Are in the Business of Soul’
The work of events organizers is more important than ever, says innovation expert Shawn Kanungo, but he asks: Are you willing to disrupt yourself to stay competitive?
What Event Attendees Want Now
A new Freeman Trends Report looks at what attendees want from events in 2024 — and it is not more of the same.
Mayim Bialik Shines a Light on Mental Health
The “Big Bang Theory” star and neuroscientist caps a week of education at Convening Leaders 2024 by exploring the connection between professional fulfillment and emotional wellbeing.
Clintons Stress Value of F2F Meetings to Combat Divisiveness
During a Convening Leaders 2024 fireside chat, President Bill Clinton and 67th Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed the need for fostering human connections — and how that happens at in-person events.
Leonard Hoops, Incoming PCMA Board Chair: Why 2024 Is a Big Year for PCMA
Leonard Hoops, president and CEO of Visit Indy and chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees, shares his multi-pronged goals for PCMA in the new year.
Marriott International Commits to Neuroinclusion
The hotel brand will incorporate neuroinclusive practices — including quiet rooms, closed captioning, and other resources — at Marriott-hosted customer events of 250 people or more globally.
How to Build a Center of Excellence Within Your Organization
At Convening Leaders 2024, four event leaders shared their insights on building a strong center of excellence with their teams.
Generative AI: ‘The Essence of What Will Create Our Future’
Monday’s Main Stage speakers at Convening Leaders 2024 explored the future of generative AI — after which PCMA and Gevme announced a new feature of their proprietary AI Spark tool for event professionals.
The Clintons Are Coming
President Bill Clinton and 67th Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will kickstart day two of Convening Leaders.