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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.
Creating Personalized Experiences at Large-Scale Events
At Convening Leaders 2024, Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, president of mdg, shared how event organizers can create personal experiences for attendees at large trade shows and conferences.
Outgoing PCMA Chair on Year of Growth, New Alliances, Evolving Education
Desirée Knight reflects on her year as chair of the 2023 PCMA Board of Directors and Trustees and shares her insights about what’s next for the business events industry.
New Openings and Amenities Grow Orlando’s Meeting Offerings
New high-speed rail service, luxury hotels, and recognition of the area dining scene highlight Orlando’s latest initiatives.
What Not to Miss at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego
Here's what the more than 4,000 attendees descending upon the San Diego Convention Center can expect at PCMA's annual event.
Nina Schick: ‘The Business Events Industry Must Be Vigilant’ Concerning AI
Main Stage presenter Nina Schick applies her AI expertise to the events industry in a pre-Convening Leaders Convene interview.
Encore Shares Insights on Designing for Impact on a Budget
How meeting designers can apply Encore’s key lessons from Convening Leaders 2024 to their own event.
Bigger, Bolder, Braver
New initiatives and customizable program at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 will help shape the event industry’s future.