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Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events. Join the Convene editors as we dive into the latest topics of interest to — and some flying under the radar of — the business events community.

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Convene Article: The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them 01.05.2024 6:04

The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains what we’ve gotten wrong about learning styles — and how thinking about them differently can benefit our audiences. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them Follow Convene: Website: ...

MOMENTS: With Megan Culligan, Associate, Events & Experiences, PCMA 30.04.2024 1:09

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. Guest Information : · Megan Culligan Megan Culligan brings various event components together to intentionally design a live hybrid experience for online and onsite attendee...

Convene Talk: ‘Having those rituals creates that good work hygiene.’ 26.04.2024 31:09

Links: · The Research-Backed Benefits of Daily Rituals 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 Medi...

Convene Series: ‘The more knowledgeable you are about their needs, the more prepared you'll be.' 25.04.2024 23:38

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. Guest Information : · Xernona Martin Xernona Martin is a seasoned event executive currently serving as Vice President of Events & Experiences at PCMA. With over 15 years...

Convene Article: Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All 24.04.2024 5:55

Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All Accessibility consultant Austin Whitney’s love of music and music festivals led to his life’s mission to improve access at events for people with disabilities. By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article : Ensuring Live Events are Accessible to All Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcas...

MOMENTS: With Xernona Martin, Vice President of Events & Experiences, PCMA 23.04.2024 0:46

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. Guest Information : · Xernona Martin Xernona Martin is a seasoned event executive currently serving as Vice President of Events & Experiences at PCMA. With over 15 year...

Convene Talk: ‘Associations are in a period of reforming and redefinition.’ 19.04.2024 27:26

Links: · Bridging the Generation Gap at Events · Do associations still matter? · Building Year-Round Engagement With Audiences · How to Engage Next-Gen Members · Substack / Patreon · 2 Formats That Foster Connection at Virtual Events · Why do associations exist? Why should we care? Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene E...

Convene Series: ‘Just be a good human, be thoughtful.' 18.04.2024 11:42

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. Guest Information : · Austin Whitney Austin Whitney is the President of Ten Fifty Entertainment , the most active accessibility consultants in the live entertainment and sports space. Holding a Juris...

Convene Article: Brooke Eby’s Inspiring ALS Journey: Leveraging Social Media, Humor, Events, and Company Support 17.04.2024 10:08

Brooke Eby’s Inspiring ALS Journey: Leveraging Social Media, Humor, Events, and Company Support When she was diagnosed with ALS, Brooke Eby turned to social media and humor to bring awareness and research funding to the disease. Her employer gave her a much bigger platform — including the Dreamforce conference stage — to share her message. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Arti...

MOMENTS: With Austin Whitney, President, Ten Fifty Entertainment 16.04.2024 0:44

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. Guest Information : · Austin Whitney Austin Whitney is the President of Ten Fifty Entertainment , the most active accessibility consultants in the live entertainment and sports space. Holding a Juri...

Convene Talk: ‘Captivated, not captured.’ (Part II) 12.04.2024 24:17

Links: · 'Me-centric' shift changes what attendees expect from business events and conferences · Get Ready for the ‘New Wave’ of Next Gen Attendees · Want to Future-Proof Your Events? Delight a Gen Z Audience. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · ...

Convene Series: 'People leave feeling good knowing that somebody is going to be positively affected.' 11.04.2024 29:48

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. Guest Information : · Madeline Schimeck Madeline Schimeck currently serves as Manager of Community and Foundation Engagement at PCMA, overseeing fundraising and volunteer programs. As a psychology gr...

Convene Article: Scientific Discovery and Diversity at ABRCMS 10.04.2024 4:57

Scientific Discovery and Diversity at ABRCMS The hybrid Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists draws culturally diverse attendees from wide-ranging scientific disciplines for a “remarkable experience.” By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : Scientific Discovery and Diversity at ABRCMS Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: ...

MOMENTS: With JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan & Madeline Schimeck 09.04.2024 1:16

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. Guest Information : · Madeline Schimeck Madeline Schimeck currently serves as Manager of Community and Foundation Engagement at PCMA, overseeing fundraising and volunteer programs. As a psychology gra...

Convene Talk: ‘Captivated, not captured.’ (Part I) 05.04.2024 25:06

Convene Article: Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry 03.04.2024 6:54

Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry A new research project looks at the disproportionate lack of women executives in the highest positions in the business events industry. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Advancing Women Leaders in the Business Events Industry Download the Report: https://convn.org/advancing-women Follow Convene: Website: p...

Convene Talk: ‘Conferences have the ability to bring people together who may disagree.’ 29.03.2024 25:06

Links: · What does SXSW mean for cities now? · New markets in Europe – How Cities Become Music Incubators | EU@SXSW (euinaustin.org) Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor · Casey Gale, Managing Editor · Curt Wa...

Convene Series: ‘I’d like to jump in with as much optimism [as I could].’ 28.03.2024 23:51

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was 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 innovative thinking in conference planning and desi...

Convene Article: Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History 27.03.2024 11:25

Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History How the European Association of Archaeologists’ annual conference in Belfast wove Northern Ireland’s rich history — and its current residents — into its program. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article : Digging Deeper: Inside EAA’s Conference on Archaeology and History Follow Convene: Website: pcma...

MOMENTS: ‘I’d like to jump in with as much optimism [as I could].’ 26.03.2024 1:30

Convene Talk: ‘[Listen Up] - I encourage you to read it because it might surprise you.’ 22.03.2024 22:50

Links: - Cover story: Listen Up - Medical Group Takes Training Workshops on the Road - Armchair Expert episode on Supercommunicators - 4 Steps to Take Before Offering Advice Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Edito...

Convene Series: ‘We had to start telling more of a story.’ 21.03.2024 21:41

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program. Guest Information : · Astrid Schrier, CMP, HMCC Astrid Schrier is a Global Accounts Manager with HelmsBriscoe based out of Philadelphia. Prior to joining HelmsBriscoe, Astrid served as a meeting and event manager for m...

Convene Article: Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching 20.03.2024 7:33

Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coaching Author, coaching expert, leading management thinker — and Convening EMEA 2024 keynote speaker — Michael Bungay Stanier reveals the transformative power of asking the right questions. And then, really listening to the answers. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Why Curiosity and Attention Are the Secrets to Coachin...

MOMENTS: ‘We had to start telling more of a story.’ 19.03.2024 1:35

This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, was recorded at Convening Leaders 2024 in San Diego and dedicated to PCMA’s 20 in Twenties program. Guest Information : · Astrid Schrier, CMP, HMCC Astrid Schrier is a Global Accounts Manager with HelmsBriscoe based out of Philadelphia. Prior to joining HelmsBriscoe, Astrid served as a meeting and event manager for...

Convene Talk: ‘You have to have the channels where your complaint is taken seriously.’ 15.03.2024 22:32

Links: · She was harassed at a tech conference. Now other women are sharing #MeToo moments · Making Allyship Part of the Program Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor · Casey Gale, Managing Editor · Curt Wagner...