This Week on the Convene Podcast: Outdoor Recreation, Attendee Engagement, and the Future of Conferences

From how an outdoor recreation conference puts sustainability and access at its heart to Dave Lutz’s insights on networking, attendee engagement, and proving event value, here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Author: Magdalina Atanassova       

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week.

🎙️ Article: Outdoor Recreation Professionals Find Inspiration in Duluth

Restoration of lands and waters and access to the outdoors were through lines in the 2026 National Outdoor Recreation Conference’s educational program. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, former senior editor of Convene.

🎙️ Series: Forward Thinking at 40: Dave Lutz on the Ideas That Still Matter

In this Season 12 episode, longtime contributor Dave Lutz, CMP reflects on four decades in the events industry, sharing sharp insights on how conferences have evolved from broad gatherings to highly targeted, attendee-centric experiences. He explains why proving event value has never been more critical, how networking—not content—remains the primary driver of attendance, and why participation metrics are a key indicator of success.

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October 30, 2026

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