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The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk
How a sustainability meeting grew from a dinner into a global gathering — and embedded its values into every facet of its design along the way.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Sustainability at CL26 and Key Insights from the 2025 Meetings Market Survey
From how Convening Leaders 2026 is raising the bar on sustainable event design to what this year’s Meetings Market Survey reveals about AI, DEI, costs, and shifting industry expectations — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
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.
‘Don’t Wait Until You’re Ready’
Main Stage speaker Adam Grant on how action unleashes confidence, the hidden benefits of imposter syndrome, the limits of AI, and more.
What We All Share in Common in the Global Business Events Industry
Outgoing PCMA chair Neil Brownlee shares highlights from his service and what he has learned as the Board’s first non-North American chair.
Incoming Chair Kelly Ricker Is ‘All In’ on PCMA’s Industry Stewardship, Growth, and Momentum
Ricker told Convene why she is so excited to get to work “building on our strengths while positioning PCMA for an even better future” and laid out her top priorities for 2026.
Convening Leaders 2026 Kicks Off
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Philadelphia, the place where PCMA got its start 70 years ago, and kick off three days of learning from and connecting with the brightest minds in the events business. Convene checked in with Convening Leaders first-timers to see what they’re most excited about this year.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Designing Digital Experiences for CL26, Tackling Planner Stress, and Celebrating 40 Years of Convene
From Devon Montgomery Pasha’s vision for immersive online engagement at Convening Leaders 2026, to new research on planner stress and a look back at four decades of Convene — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Trevor Noah Wants to Tell You a Story
Trevor Noah will deliver the closing keynote and conduct a fireside chat at Convening Leaders 2026.
Tabitha Brown on Why Authenticity Is Everything
The Convening Leaders Main Stage speaker shares a preview of her session this coming Tuesday on approaching branding from the heart space.
Jay Kiew on Navigating Change
The Convening Leaders 2026 Main Stage keynoter will help attendees understand new ways to transform disruptions into opportunities.