PCMA Convene Podcast

Paris 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet. By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article : What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris Olympics Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our new...

Links: ·      How Miami Beach Convention Center Is Embracing Inclusivity and Accessibility ·      Austin Whitney on the  Convene  Podcast ·      The Neu Project ·      Making Your Events Inclusive for Neurodiverse Attendees ·      Convene  Podcast: More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation ·      SAP Autism Inclusion Pledge   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episod...

This is a replay of episode 6 from season 1, which was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Albert Cerezales Garcia Albert Cerezales Garcia is Strategic Consultant at MCI Group ( www.mci-group.com ). Garcia is all about delivering results with cross-cultural teams that resonate o...

A new initiative in Boston aims to solve two problems at once: the shortage of highly qualified professionals in the hospitality industry and the lack of diversity in managerial and senior leadership roles. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Filling in Staffing Gaps With the Right Talent Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.o...

Links: ·      FC: Redefining engagement: The future of conferences in a digital age ·      BB: What Are Your Tricks for Getting Event Attendees Interacting? ·      ASTRO Plans for the ‘Best Possible Virtual Meeting,’ Including a VR-Style Exhibit Hall ·      Why Virtual Events Require More Planning Time ·      Julius Solaris and Dan Macsai, Chief Events Officer at TIME ·      Inc.: How Zoom Meeting...

Introduction: This is a replay of episode 1 from season 3, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, dedicated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego, January 2024. Guest Information : ·       Madeline Schimeck Madeline Schimeck currently serves as Manager of Community and Foundation Engagement at PCMA, overseeing fundraising...

Portland's My People’s Market has created opportunities for local makers and entrepreneurs who need a platform — and the events, tourism, and hospitality industries are a part of the mix. By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article : Making Space for Makers in Portland Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-email...

Links: ·      How Extreme Weather Is Impacting Events ·      Stress at Work: ‘Understand When Is Your Breaking Point’ ·      Association Finds Itself ‘In the Center of a Perfect Storm’ ·      ‘There’s no Obstacle Too Big’ to Derail Association’s Annual Event ·      VisitFlorida Event Insurance   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Edi...

Introduction: This is a replay of episode 4 from season 2, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, and recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program.  Guest Information : ·      Derek Anderson Derek Anderson, founder of e3 Creative, is dedicated to turning ambitious concepts into memorable and impactful realities through inno...

Siemens AG used AI to spread key insights from an internal leadership meeting to participants — and remote global employees — in record time. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Tech Company’s AI Reporter Helps Meeting Attendees Be in Two Places at Once Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact...

Links: ·      BBC: Why it's time to rethink what it means to be a tourist ·      NY Times: Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists ·      NY Times: Japan Likes Tourists, Just Not This Many ·      Convene Sept 2019 Cover Story on Overtourism ·      Travel Journalist Analysis LI   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Mee...

This is a replay of episode 1 from season 1, which was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Laura Caprioli Laura Caprioli is a Growth Programme & Stakeholder Manager at VisitBritain (www.visitbritain.com), the UK's national tourism agency. She has a Master of Science degree fro...

A work of crochet that began as a religious offering has put a town in Jalisco, Mexico, on the map, in the Guinness Book of World Records, and center stage at expo events. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article : Artisans Craft Ribbon Into a Unifying ‘Social Fabric’ Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-ema...

Links: ·        Convene Dec 2023 Cover Story: Game Changer ·        Convene Sept-Oct 2023 Cover Story: A More Charged Environment ·        Ideo: Culture as Catalyst ·        Rolling Stone: Seine Pollution ·        The Guardian: Plastic-bottle seats and wooden pools ·        Euro News: Green dreams of the Olympics in meltdown as organisers U-turn on air conditioning ·        NYT: Parisians on TikTo...

Post Dobbs decision, the destinations where the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine can safely meet have dwindled to a select few. Here’s how the association has navigated increasingly tricky legal contracts, member dissonance and advocacy, and the difficult decision to relocate the meeting at the last minute. By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article : Moving Your Meeting...

Links: ·      WSJ: When Do You Need to Get to the Airport? We Did the Math ·      Pivot Podcast – Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating? ·      WP: Copenhagen’s New Sustainability Push? Free Coffee for Tourists. ·      Indy Airport Spotlights Diverse Artists With Disabilities   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :  · ...

Marc Forgette, founder of Makatew Workshops, uses Indigenous crafting sessions at meetings and events to help participants focus on the story he shares about his Indigenous heritage. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : Discovering Indigenous Culture Through Crafts and Stories Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to...

Links: ·      May-June 2024 Convene Cover Story   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor ·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor ·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor   F...

As Etsy’s first official U.S. ‘Maker City,’ Knoxville, Tennessee, is growing the local economy through arts, crafts, and entrepreneurship. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : How Knoxville Became a Model for Supporting Local Makers Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact Information : For anythi...

Links: ·      C2 Montreal 2024: How a New Venue Aimed to Inspire Networking and Connection ·      iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever ·      Convene Talk on TED’s new slogan: 'What is the value of an idea?' ·      May-June Cover Story – The Maker Economy   Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Episode Transcript   Meet the Convene Editors :...

The ‘2024 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report’ offers insights into the current state of the relationship between planners and speakers and how speaker selection factors into an event’s success. By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene. Read the Article : Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to-p...

An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Marc Ghafoori Marc Ghafoori is the Sr. VP Brand Strategy at HERITAGE, where they build truly memorable events. At HERITAGE, Marc works to find better ways for clients and their stakeholder’s visions to come to life through partnership.    Episode Transcript Links to mentioned resource...

How does the maker movement intersect with business events and how can we tap into it for more meaningful experiences for our participants? The founder and president of Make: Community reflects on why people become makers and the role the maker movement can play in events. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article : Bringing the Maker Movement to Events Follow Convene: Webs...

The Convene team shares what sessions sound exciting to them for the upcoming edUcon 2024: -      Event Program Overview -      DJ Graffiti -      Innovations Labs -      Tech Labs -      Tess Vismale -      Networking by design -      Yappy Hour -      Burn the Event Experience Playbook -      Building a Sustainable Production Plan -      Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Business -      Matthe...

Political divisiveness has increased dramatically in the U.S. in recent years. How much have you thought about the impact that may have on participants at your events — or what you can do to manage its effects? By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events Follow Convene: Website:        pcma.org/convene LinkedIn:        linkedin.c...