June 2026
How art deepens connection and opens participants to new ways of thinking at — and about — events across a swath of sectors.
Cover illustration by Ellyx Martinez
view digital editionThinking Like an Artist
Business and art are considered unrelated disciplines, but artists and event organizers share a common goal, says entrepreneur and educator Nir Hindie: creating meaningful experiences.
The Art of Connecting
Adam Rosendahl’s Late Nite Art workshops use storytelling, music, and drawing to break down barriers and unleash creativity.
How High-Tech Art Creates an Immersive Learning Environment for Physician Attendees
The European Congress of Radiology’s 2026 annual meeting used their venue’s built-in 3D and LED capabilities to create an emotional journey centered around ancient Greek mythology.
Learning as an Art Form
These educators integrate art into teaching strategies, so it’s only natural that their own continuing education program at their society’s annual conference would tap creative expression as a learning tool, too.
Factoring Art Into Meeting Design
Two conferences — the Joint Mathematics Meetings and Bridges — help mathematicians explore the connection between math and art.
This Positive Trait — Trusting Your Gut — Could Be Holding You Back
One of the biggest roadblocks to event professionals using AI to improve their strategic planning could be an overreliance on their own instincts.
Events in 2036: Three Futures Already Taking Shape
Scenarios like these will be here faster than we think.
A River Runs Through It
For centuries a gathering place for the native peoples of the Inland Northwest, Spokane has come into its own as a destination for business events today while not losing sight of its origins. Earlier this year, Convene got a behind-the-scenes look at how the city brought its past and present together as it hosted the nonprofit AMC Institute’s (AMCI) Annual Meeting.
Preserving Their Stories
More than 700 professionals who work in African American museums and cultural institutions gathered in Charleston last summer for a vibrant exchange of ideas and knowledge.
At the Heart of It
How the European Society of Radiology used a combination of the latest technology tools to create an immersive digital experience for medical imaging professionals.
‘Every Action Matters’
A conference for social impact leaders takes a model approach to its own social impact projects in host destinations.
Former Salesforce CBO Ebony Beckwith on How to Earn Influence and Build Credibility
The CEMA Summit 2026 keynote speaker offers a preview of what she will share with the audience of corporate event marketers when she takes the stage in Toronto in August, including why the qualities that make for successful events are the ones you need to rise as a leader at your company.
What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings
The recent opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo was a master class in how to make an authentic emotional connection with the audience — and came as a complete surprise to the speaker.
Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major Congress in U.S.
For the first time in four decades, the International Congress of Mathematicians is being held in the United States in July — but a grassroots movement to relocate the meeting is gaining traction and dividing members around the globe.
Your Most Undervalued Event Strategy? Look Right Outside Your Office.
The best way for you to design events for Gen Z is by engaging Gen Z members of your team or at your organization in the process.