Having just returned from Convening Leaders (CL) in Philadelphia as I write this, my head is swirling with conversations from the stage and in the hallways, snippets of which mesh with the stories we’ve worked on for this issue. The thread I keep pulling? The importance of reframing.
From new research on why today’s subvention models fall short to Jay Kiew’s insights on building change‑fluent, resilient teams — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to demonstrate the work of its members via a social-impact initiative at the conference’s host destination.
For more than 25 years, a Philadelphia food bank has provided low-income residents a pathway to employment in food service. A new partnership with the Philadelphia CVB and Michelin seeks to elevate and expand career opportunities for those students while filling a need in the local hospitality sector.
Even one hour of intentional conversation can reshape how people experience an entire event.
Recent research conducted by MCI Canada reveals why Gen Z values in-person events — and what they seek from them.
Ben Goedegebuure, a 2020 PCMA Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Business Events Strategist, is starting ‘a new chapter.’
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
If you’re looking for a West Coast meeting destination that offers all the convenience and amenities of a big city, with the intimacy of a small town, Pasadena should be on your shortlist.
Rilee Bradshaw, CEM, client relationship manager at Freeman, leans into collaboration, transparency, and proactive planning.
The tweaks made at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s Annual Meeting and Expo offer a valuable reminder for all event professionals: Transformation doesn’t need to happen overnight — taking even small steps represents progress.
Budget cuts, visa headaches, and a six-week government shutdown in the U.S. proved to be no match for STEM and government meeting planners — and one innovative educator who understands the value of conferences.
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