PCMA Convene Podcast

A special episode recorded at Convening Leaders 2024, taking place in San Diego, 7-10 January.    Register for the digital experience: https://conveningleaders.org/     Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked...

Capitol Hill Addresses Visa Wait Time Issue Convention attendees and exhibitors from some non-U.S. destinations have been contending with visitor visa processing times as long as 800 days, negatively impacting international participation at U.S.-based events. New legislation targeting the issue offers some hope. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Additional Resources :  ·      Read the sto...

A special episode on our take on trends for 2024.    Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was a nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spen...

In the spirit of the approaching holidays in many parts of the world, thank you for your support in the past weeks, since we restarted the Convene Podcast. We are truly thankful for each and every one of you who took the time to listen or send us feedback. The Convene Podcast will be taking a brief break over the holidays and there will be no new episodes released during the last week of December....

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is 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 on a global scale. ·      Stephen R...

A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie.    Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys...

Game Changer  The Olympic Games, the largest sporting event in the world, is aiming to make next year’s edition in Paris its most sustainable ever. What can the events community learn from its plans and its progress? By Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Additional Resources : ·      Read the story here: www.pcma.org/paris-2024-olympic-games-takes-bold-strides-toward-sustainability Foll...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is 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 on a global scale. ·      Stephen Ros...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.  Guest Information :  ·      Signe Schønemann Signe Schønemann is Brand Manager Marketing & Communication at Bellagroup ( www.bellagroup.dk ). Schønemann is dedicated to maintaining brand excellence, driving ROI, and shaping effective brand strateg...

A quick take on interesting stories from News Junkie.    Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys...

‘Let’s Have These Conversations’ About Civil Rights An annual summer event produced by the Big Ten Conference for student athletes brings the United States’ civil rights history to life. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Additional Resources : ·      Read the story here: www.pcma.org/civil-rights-student-athletes-big-life-series Follow Convene: Website:        pcma.org/convene LinkedIn:...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Signe Schønemann Signe Schønemann is Brand Manager Marketing & Communication at Bellagroup ( www.bellagroup.dk ). Schønemann is dedicated to maintaining brand excellence, driving ROI, and shaping effective brand strategie...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.  Guest Information :  ·      Felix Willert Felix Willert is head of events at Seedhouse ( www.seedhouse.de ). As the head of events and marketing, Felix orchestrates the innovate! convention, a paramount event for agrifood startups. ·      Christine He...

A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie.    Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most...

Scrap Giant Makes E-Waste Problem Impossible to Ignore A nearly 20-foot-tall, 1-ton sculpture made of discarded electronics was the centerpiece of a first-ever Sustainability Village at a global consumer electronics and home appliances trade show. By Curt Wagner, digital editor at Convene. Additional Resources :  ·      Read the story here: www.pcma.org/value-giant-makes-ewaste-problem-impossible-...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Felix Willert Felix Willert is head of events at Seedhouse ( www.seedhouse.de ). As the head of events and marketing, Felix orchestrates the innovate! convention, a paramount event for agrifood startups. ·      Christine Hens...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.  Guest Information :  ·      Maria Düthorn Maria Düthorn is event manager at Siemens AG ( www.siemens.com ). Apart from organizing events around the globe, Düthorn is also a certified advertising professional. ·      Ben Goedegebuure Ben Goedegebuure l...

A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie.    Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/   Meet the Convene Editors :  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ‘Actively Practiced at Every Level’ In an EduCon 2023 session, DEI consultant Zoe Moore shared how event professionals can integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of their organizations’ operations by implementing a supplier diversity program. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Additional Resources : ·      Read the story here: https://w...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Maria Düthorn Maria Düthorn is event manager at Siemens AG ( www.siemens.com ). Apart from organizing events around the globe, Düthorn is also a certified advertising professional. ·      Ben Goedegebuure Ben Goedegebuure lea...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.  Guest Information :  ·      Amélie Trémolières Amélie Trémolières is Communications and Events Operations Lead at ESAE (European Society of Association Executives) ( www.esae.eu ). Trémolières is value-driven and committed to use communication to foster c...

Reimagining Downtown An innovative meetings story - how a conference redefines downtown by expanding beyond Chicago’s ‘Loop’. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene. Additional Resources : ·      Read the story here: https://www.pcma.org/conference-redefines-downtown-expanding-beyond-chicagos-loop/ Follow Convene: Website:        pcma.org/convene LinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-co...

This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark and hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor. Guest Information : ·      Amélie Trémolières Amélie Trémolières is Communications and Events Operations Lead at ESAE (European Society of Association Executives) ( www.esae.eu ). Trémolières is value-driven and committed to using communication to foster c...

This season 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 from Lund University and a Bachelor's de...

A quick take on the latest stories curated from News Junkie. Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet the Convene Editors : ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief Michelle has been Convene's editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoy...