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.
Innovation meets interaction to create real-world change at Convene 4 Climate.
Why community, curiosity, and connection matter more than ever.
Event organizers are redesigning their meetings to add the kinds of interactive speaking, learning, and networking experiences that are hard to create online.
Ditching generic keynotes for real talk on important topics unlocked a deeper level of connection with the Women in Travel Summit audience.
At the Strategic Management Society’s annual conference, interaction is not an afterthought — it is how members present research, develop ideas, and build networks.
Bringing in big-name speakers doesn’t always translate into engaged audiences or big crowds. Speakers who deliver industry expertise with authenticity make people listen.
HubSpot’s annual conference gathers thousands of meeting attendees under one roof. This year, the tech company has redesigned its approach to networking with spaces designed to feel intimate, personalized, and fun.
Human Library has found a home at face-to-face events, offering participants meaningful connections that help them recognize their unconscious biases and move from tolerance to acceptance.
The first-ever International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels focused on the elephant in the room at COP. But it is intended to complement — not compete with — the annual UN climate change conference.
When you think of the event as a tool to move people’s thinking from point A to point B, the agenda becomes more than a list of sessions. It becomes a path.
As we celebrate Convene’s 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re looking back into our archives at stories that illustrate how the business events industry has changed with the world around it — and, in some cases, how meeting professionals have helped change the world.
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