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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.
‘Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety’
Matt Kalb led edUcon participants in two interactive sessions on how to prevent burnout while creating work environments where failure is embraced as a learning opportunity. He also explained what a study on 1-percent milk consumption has to do with promoting a healthier workplace.
Practicing Self-Promotion
Marketing and communications expert Sherron Washington shared instantly actionable advice on elevating your personal brand — which is especially important for remote workers — during her two PCMA edUcon sessions June 24.
Feeling Stuck? Find Your Why, Not Just Your How.
In a two-part edUcon workshop, strategist and coach Yvette Simpson aims to help attendees discover true purpose in their work.
Keeping Up With Technology Tools
An academic with an entrepreneurial streak offered edUcon participants insights on how technology can elevate events and boost productivity — now and later.
Music and the Main Stage
DJ Graffiti — business owner, DJ, emcee, inspirational speaker, and marketer — brings his unique style of event moderating to edUcon 2024.
‘People Get More Creative in Hard Times’
University of Texas’ Gaylen Paulson will point out a few silver linings that can work in event organizers’ favor during challenging times in two edUcon PCMA Business School sessions today.