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Five Tools for Difficult Conversations
Convening EMEA 2026 keynoter Poornima Luthra on how to remove the blocks that keep us from trusting and talking to others who think very differently than ourselves.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Deepening Industry Connections with PCMA Axis and Making the Business Case for Events with Elizabeth Maxson
From how PCMA’s new Axis platform helps planners build stronger professional networks through AI-powered matchmaking, to Elizabeth Maxson’s insights on turning marketing and events into a business case the C-suite can’t ignore — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Learning as an Art Form and Navigating a More Uncertain Global Meetings Landscape
From how educators are using creative expression to transform learning at conferences, to what geopolitics, travel disruptions, and rising costs mean for the future of global meetings — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Five Takeaways for Medical Planners From PCMA’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Report
A recently released PCMA report looks at the ongoing transformation of the business events industry’s healthcare and life sciences sector, where budgets are tightening, clinician attention is spread thin, and the competition for both is coming from inside the industry.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Thinking Like an Artist and Rethinking Event Swag
From Nir Hindie’s perspective on how an artist’s mindset can help event professionals create more meaningful experiences, to a discussion on sustainable giveaways that build connection without the waste — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
New CEIR Report Sets Benchmarks for Independent Show Organizers
The recently released research lays out trends in revenue, exhibitor growth, and retention metrics to empower third-party planners to make informed decisions about their event portfolios.
Forge Debuts as New Parent Brand for Emerald and Questex, Focused on Year-Round Engagement
The new company combines Emerald's trade shows, conferences and commerce-focused offerings with Questex's events, media brands and year-round digital engagement platform. Existing event and media brands will continue operating under their current names.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Math Meets Art in Event Design and How U.S. Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Global Events
From how mathematicians use art to spark creativity and connection at conferences, to the impact of U.S. policy changes on international travel, scientific meetings, and global collaboration — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
People + Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Innovation meets interaction to create real-world change at Convene 4 Climate.
The Future of the Events Industry Is Personal
Why community, curiosity, and connection matter more than ever.
Meetings, Made Personal
Event organizers are redesigning their meetings to add the kinds of interactive speaking, learning, and networking experiences that are hard to create online.
The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart
Ditching generic keynotes for real talk on important topics unlocked a deeper level of connection with the Women in Travel Summit audience.