Thought Leadership Conversation: Creating Opportunities for Inclusive Cultures

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we all have a seat at the table to make a difference in creating inclusive cultures that empower everyone. Join us for this dynamic roundtable conversation where inclusion strategists from various perspectives explore key issues, challenges, and opportunities to advance our organizations and the business events industry.

Improve Your Results with Radical New Strategy

It takes a radical new approach, and a certain amount of risk, to stand out from the crowd. In this session, we’ll examine companies that are doing things differently and explore common elements you can employ to do the same for better business outcomes. With smart strategy, radical innovation can give you the competitive edge you need.

braindate

Experience Design, Sponsorships Among Hot Braindate Topics at CL19

All Convening Leaders participants were automatically registered for the Braindates platform for peer-to-peer networking. As the conference got underway Jan. 7, approximately 68 one-on-one and 51 group meetings had been scheduled, and more than 138 topics had been offered.

Seth Godin

Make Change Happen: Seth Godin Stresses Importance of Innovation

Do work that matters for people who care. Create change. That’s the role of business events professionals, according to marketing guru Seth Godin. Godin captivated the crowd Monday at Convening Leaders Main Stage presentation, “You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See.”

social impact

Give Back, Help Out, Pitch In at Convening Leaders

PCMA offers more opportunities than ever to make a difference at Convening Leaders 2019. From volunteer activities to ways to donate and from educational sessions to charity parties, there are plenty of options for philanthropy and fun.

Lifting People Up: The Power of Recognition

People are the heart and soul of every organization. Discover how to get the most out of your teams and give them the most in return. You’ll walk away with game-changing ideas and tips that will motivate you to listen carefully, trust respectfully, and praise authentically. With these new skills, you will begin to foster a culture of innovation and shared leadership.

How To Improve Your Action Plan Once You Experience A Crisis

Having a crisis action plan to help your event management team address a sudden, significant, and negative situation is not only a recommended best practice, it’s essential for your employees, participants, reputation, finances, and peace of mind. But a blueprint for managing a crisis is just that — until you actually experience the crisis. Senior event planners who have come through crises with a new respect for action plans and a clear understanding of how to make them better will share their experiences in this session.

Mixed Marketing: Create Winning Campaigns with Physical-Digital Combo

More often than not at hybrid meetings, an invisible line divides physical attendees from online participants. What can digital event strategists do to unite the different types of audiences to enhance all their experiences? In this session, we’ll venture into marketing and engagement platforms that can help you create a more impactful blend of physical and digital marketing that will extend every aspect of event engagement.

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