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Think and Think Again
Why holding fast to your opinions may be overrated.
Will Pent-up Demand for Events Continue in the Long Run?
Cathy Breden, CEO of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research, offers her insight into the future of B2B exhibitions.
7 Event Tech Trends to Try in 2023
These event technologies aren’t new, but they could help you add some of that wow factor to your upcoming events.
Designing Events That Create a Sense of Belonging
Now that in-person events have resumed, organizers can reignite among participants the sense that a common purpose bonds them together. Here's how, according to experts across different fields.
Networking 101: Be a Croissant, Not a Bagel
Open body language is the key to successfully broadening your network, says networking expert Robbie Samuels. All it takes is a simple switch of your stance.
Designing Events That Build Communities
“Belonging is the thing that matters most,” writes designer Susie Wise in her book, Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities. Here’s a look at her “moments of belonging” and how to weave them into the fabric of events.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.
Four Reasons to Meet in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is the place for your next meeting. The Platinum LEED®-certified David L. Lawrence Convention Center with more than 1.5 million square-feet of meeting and exhibition space and award-winning restaurants are just part of the story. We’re ready to meet your every need.
The Colorful Story Behind The Pink Retreat
A love for the rich, vivid colors of Lilly Pulitzer clothing inspired one fan to create an in-person event for her fellow enthusiasts. They now meet annually in Palm Beach, Florida.
Understanding ‘How Belonging Can Be Built’
Event personalization helps create inclusive spaces built for everybody where ‘all roads lead to belonging,’ says Naomi Clare Crellin, founder of Storycraft Lab.
How to Help Event Attendees Feel Like They Belong
Psychologist Geoffrey L. Cohen, author of Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, offers insight into why belonging is vital to our wellbeing — and how to cultivate it at events so attendees keep coming back.