We Never Fail
Convening Leaders reinforced our industry’s remarkable resilience — and our tremendous responsibility to spearhead economic and social recovery, writes PCMA President & CEO Sherrif Karamat.
21 Takeaways from Convening Leaders 2021
That’s a wrap on Convening Leaders 2021! The APAC team had an incredible two days seeing members face-to-face at the PCMA Global Broadcast Center in Singapore, hearing from inspiring and driven speakers, and taking in the different perspectives of members from around the world. These are our 21 takeaways from Convening Leaders 2021.
How to Rebuild Your Business Model from Square One
Convening Leaders speaker and innovation coach Shamira Miller on getting the wheels of inspiration spinning.
Digital Experience Makers: 4. Behind the Scenes – Production
Join the PCMA's VP of Experience Design, Tonya Almond, CMP, along with Hanna Foley of JUNO and Kyle Short of Wisdom Capture as the three take an in-depth look at what went into producing this year's Convening Leaders and the lessons learned from developing a global, hybrid event.
Highlights of Day 3 Convening Leaders 2021
An eye-opening session about AI, inspiration from two Olympic medalists, and a call for diversity and inclusion were high spots on the final day of the Convening Leaders hybrid program.
Incoming Chair of the PCMA Foundation Board Sees a ‘Positive Outlook for 2021’
Angie Ranalli shares what she is looking forward to in the coming year, both within and outside of her role chairing the PCMA Foundation Board of Trustees.
Big Screen, Small Screen: The Toronto International Film Festival Goes Hybrid
Convening Leaders 2021 speaker Cameron Bailey explains how organizers turned an international film festival into a record-breaking hybrid event.
Dr. Paul Ananth Tambyah and Peter C. Doherty Answer the Big Questions
The Infectious disease experts share their thoughts on preventing transmission, when travel might really return, and whether organizers should require attendees to be vaccinated.
Incoming PCMA Board Chair: ‘We’re Going to Start to See Events Come Back’ in Late 2021
The way events professionals supported each other in 2020 was “uplifting,” says Kirsten Olean, incoming Chair of the PCMA Board of Directors. Now they need to “embrace that next normal” of digital and hybrid events.
What They’re Saying About Convening Leaders, Day 2
PCMA attendees dove right into Thursday's sessions and networking activities, participating in chats, engaging with speakers during Q&A, taking part in conversation starters, posting on social media, and listening to great music — from inspiring performances to an upbeat playlist. Check out the buzz from Day 2.
PCMA Foundation Board Chair: ‘This Was One Crazy Year’
Valerie Sumner, chair of the 2020 PCMA Foundation Board of Trustees, says she is honored to have served when 'we focused on our strength, our resilience, our power to pave our way to the next normal.'
Updated Business Events Compass Reveals a Big Bounce
Hope for a better 2021 surged among business event planners and event participants in the latest installment of the Business Events Compass, although challenges remain.