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Stitching Together a Resistance Movement
The quilts on display at an annual convention didn’t just showcase artistry and technique, many spoke volumes about social issues.
Brianna Clark | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Brianna Clark, Department Chair of the Event and Hospitality Management Department, High Point University
In the Age of Endless Content, People Choose Connection
Ahead of his Convening APAC keynote on April 12, global innovation strategist Mark Adams, a former chief innovation officer at Vice Media and longtime advisor to major brands, creators, and public figures, shares how his early experiences at the dawn of social media shaped his lifelong work on signal detection, network theory, and digital transformation. Plus, why he thinks the events industry is positioned for its biggest opportunity in human history.
The Benefits of ‘Cognitive Estrangement’ in Meeting Design
A global creative leader at IDEO walked event organizers through three mindsets that innovation and design-thinking experts use to create extraordinary experiences.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Tone for Civility, Designing Inclusive Events, and Leading Through Change
From why event codes of conduct should go beyond compliance, to Laura Nelson’s guidance on sober‑inclusive, wellness‑forward design, to Pauline Nguyen’s insights on self‑leadership and emotional resilience — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
How the Spokane Convention Center Turned a Reception Into a Site Inspection
A progressive opening reception gave a group of association management industry professionals the chance to mix with local artists — and to see the ins and outs of a convention center in a far more engaging way than a formal facility tour.
Minority Conferences Face Lower Attendance
The effects of anti-DEI policies are being felt by associations representing minority professionals, particularly when it comes to their events. Here’s how the National Black MBA Association is navigating those changes and other macroeconomic shifts.
Inside a 90-Day Meeting Makeover
Embracing people-first design helped 2026 Visionary Awards finalist Mindy Grubb reimagine eXp Realty’s 5,000-person flagship annual event in just three months.
This Digital Events Strategist Is Zooming Out to Serve a Global Community
How 2026 Visionary Awards Finalist Kimberly Inniger shaped ORCID’s digital and hybrid events to ‘meet our community where they are.’
Reimagining Event Inclusivity From the Inside Out
Association planner and 2026 Visionary Awards Finalist Kyle Jordan talks about how his volunteer leadership at the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association has helped him reimagine inclusivity for his own events portfolio.
2026 Visionary Awards Showcase the Professionals Elevating Our Industry
PCMA’s annual awards ceremony will recognize business events industry changemakers and highlight the impact of gathering in person on May 7 in Washington, D.C.
How Federal Immigration Raids Are Impacting the Hospitality Industry
A new Unite Here report shows how recent U.S. immigration policy and ICE activity are having a direct effect on the hospitality industry.