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.
A progressive opening reception gave a group of association management industry professionals the chance to see the ins and outs of a convention center in a far more engaging way than a formal facility tour, with performances by the Spokane Tribe of Indians dancers as part of the experience.
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.
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.
How 2026 Visionary Awards Finalist Kimberly Inniger shaped ORCID’s digital and hybrid events to ‘meet our community where they are.’
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.
Here are the business events industry changemakers who will be recognized for their extraordinary work this week in Washington, D.C. at PCMA’s annual awards event.
A new Unite Here report shows how recent U.S. immigration policy and ICE activity are having a direct effect on the hospitality industry.
Great hospitality doesn’t have to cost a lot. Sometimes a simple, intentional gesture — like a handwritten note — can be the most powerful.
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
The American Thoracic Society’s mission to promote public respiratory health goes hand in hand with community service initiatives at its annual international conference.
The Savannah Bananas recently inked a deal with ESPN, ABC, and Disney+ to stream 25 games in 2026 — proof of their large and growing fan base. Here’s how events can take a page from their marketing playbook to cultivate a strong following.
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