From how Convening Leaders 2026 is raising the bar on sustainable event design to what this year’s Meetings Market Survey reveals about AI, DEI, costs, and shifting industry expectations — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
We hope Convening Leaders 2026 gave you plenty of opportunities to learn, meet colleagues in the industry, and form some lasting memories. We’re sharing a few things the Convene team heard — or overheard — these past few days that have stuck with us. Safe travels home!
Main Stage speaker Adam Grant on how action unleashes confidence, the hidden benefits of imposter syndrome, the limits of AI, and more.
Outgoing PCMA chair Neil Brownlee shares highlights from his service and what he has learned as the Board’s first non-North American chair.
Ricker told Convene why she is so excited to get to work “building on our strengths while positioning PCMA for an even better future” and laid out her top priorities for 2026.
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Philadelphia, the place where PCMA got its start 70 years ago, and kick off three days of learning from and connecting with the brightest minds in the events business. Convene checked in with Convening Leaders first-timers to see what they’re most excited about this year.
From Devon Montgomery Pasha’s vision for immersive online engagement at Convening Leaders 2026, to new research on planner stress and a look back at four decades of Convene — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Trevor Noah will deliver the closing keynote and conduct a fireside chat at Convening Leaders 2026.
The Convening Leaders 2026 Main Stage speaker on approaching branding from the heart space.
The Convening Leaders 2026 Main Stage keynoter will help attendees understand new ways to transform disruptions into opportunities.
Here’s a preview of what the Gen-Z expert will share on the Convening Leaders Main Stage this morning and later this afternoon in a Master Class on how organizers can better engage this next-gen cohort — and why wellbeing is the most important metric for events for all participants, regardless of age.
Get to know PCMA Member Trevor Sookraj, President, Crystal Events
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