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Crossing Borders to Address Attendee Safety Concerns
Two associations have moved their conferences from the U.S. to Canada due to rising sociopolitical tensions — and despite financial consequences. Here is how they arrived at those decisions.
Designing an Intimate Conference for 10,000
How entrepreneur Imani Ellis has built a first-of-its kind community for Black creative professionals by focusing on connection.
Behind the Scenes at edUcon 2025
Have you noticed what’s different this year? Here are some standout features.
!["Don’t look in someone else's mirror expecting to see your reflection," Denim Richards advises ahead of his edUcon Main Stage session. "Stay true to you but also don’t be so stuck in your ways that you are afraid to pivot [when something] isn’t working." Photo courtesy Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group](https://www.pcma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/denim-richards-educon.jpg)
‘Don’t Look in Someone Else’s Mirror:’ Approaching Branding With an Entrepreneurial Lens
edUcon 2025 speaker Denim Richards shared how his principles for crafting a personal brand as an actor and entrepreneur can be applied to event professionals — and gave participants a chance to do a deep dive with him in a hands-on master class.
4 Questions for Mental Performance Coach Vanessa Shannon
The certified mental performance consultant (CMPC) gave edUcon participants strategies to help them “perform at their best when it matters the most.” Here are some tips she shared with Convene.
What’s New at PCMA edUcon 2025
Traci DePuy, PCMA’s chief marketing officer, shares how changes made to this signature mid-year conference — along with a healthy serving of only-in-Louisville activities — will enhance the participant experience, June 1-4.