The success of a space created for two conference micro-communities led HubSpot to reimagine their networking strategy.

This Tech Titan Is Giving Networking a Home

HubSpot’s annual conference gathers thousands of meeting attendees under one roof. This year, the tech company has redesigned its approach to networking with spaces designed to feel intimate, personalized, and fun.

Tracking the Changes Across Our Industry

As we celebrate Convene’s 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re looking back into our archives at stories that illustrate how the business events industry has changed with the world around it — and, in some cases, how meeting professionals have helped change the world.

Lisa Vanderpump’s new hotel is boutique in scale, design-forward, and supported by the full infrastructure of Caesars Entertainment. Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment.

A Vanderpump-ed Grand Opening in Las Vegas

A behind-the-scenes look at Caesars Entertainment’s newest luxury hotel, The Vanderpump Hotel, revealed the company’s evolving offerings for meetings.

In 2025, diversity speaker and consultant Risha Grant lost most of the business that it had taken her three decades to build. Grant founded her own online platform to deliver her message. Photo courtesy Risha Grant

DEI Under Pressure

Political backlash and potential legal action continue to be a concern for organizations whose events fall under a DEI umbrella. Here’s what to know from a legal standpoint and how one DEI speaker whose business was decimated is moving forward.

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