Author and design strategist Natalie Nixon suggests that planners build in longer breaks as a nod to the biological reality of how humans function.

More Time for Being Human

Design strategist Natalie Nixon on how a fundamental reframing of our notion of productivity could transform your meetings.

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco

Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco, sales manager at Messe München, knows the value of what she has absorbed from living and working in different countries.

Networking at the "Women in Net Zero Mixer."

The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk

How a sustainability event grew from a small meeting into a global gathering — and embedded its values into every facet of its design along the way.

The PCMA Museum in The District captured eight decades of meetings history in a series of objects — including some of our favorite Convene covers. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group

It’s a Wrap!

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!

Holly Barnett

Holly Barnett, project manager at Touchpoint Meeting Services, sees tight budgets as a challenge she can meet by using data to understand what audiences actually want.

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

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