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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.

  1. 4 days ago

    Interview: The Business Case for Friendship: Why It Belongs at Every Business Event with Shasta Nelson

    In this Interview, Business Events Summit keynote speaker Shasta Nelson, leading expert on human connection and author of The Business of Friendship, explores why friendship may be one of the most valuable—and overlooked—outcomes of business events. Drawing on her research in belonging, trust, and human connection, we discuss why organizations increasingly seek stronger cultures, healthier teams, and more engaged communities—and how event professionals are uniquely positioned to create the conditions where those relationships form. Links: ·       The Business of Friendship - https://www.shastanelson.com/books Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Interview: The Business Case for Friendship: Why It Belongs at Every Business Event with Shasta Nelson

  2. 6 days ago

    Article: ‘Every Action Matters’

    A conference for social impact leaders takes a model approach to its own social impact projects in host destinations. Written and read by Michelle Russell, former editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article:  ‘Every Action Matters’: https://www.pcma.org/points-of-light-social-impact-leaders/ Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: ‘Every Action Matters’

  3. 17 Jul

    Interview: Preparing for the Future: How Event Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertainty and AI-Driven Change with Shawn DuBravac

    In this Interview, Business Events Summit keynote speaker, author, futurist and economist Shawn DuBravac shares why the most successful organizations aren’t the ones with the best forecasts, but the ones built for adaptability. We explore how event leaders can rethink outdated processes, move beyond simply layering technology onto existing workflows, and embrace AI as a tool for transformation—not just efficiency.  Links: ·       Built for Change: The Planner Advantage - https://www.pcma.org/shawn-dubravac-high-strategic-event-management/ ·       Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate - https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Destiny-Data-Transform-Communicate/dp/1621573737 Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Interview: Preparing for the Future: How Event Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertainty and AI-Driven Change with Shawn DuBravac

  4. 15 Jul

    Article: At the Heart of It

    How the European Society of Radiology used a combination of the latest technology tools to create an immersive digital experience for medical imaging professionals. Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor of Convene. Read the Article:  At the Heart of It: https://www.pcma.org/ecr-25-planet-radiology/ Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: At the Heart of It

  5. 10 Jul

    Interview: From Event Execution to Business Strategy: How to Create Experiences That Drive Real Outcomes with Sarah Reed

    In this Interview, CEMA Summit speaker Sarah Reed shares why event leaders must move beyond checklists and start thinking like strategic business partners. Drawing on her unconventional start in global contact centers, she explains how to make decisions with imperfect information, prioritize outcomes over perfection, and confidently say no to misaligned ideas. We explore how emotion and human connection can transform events into powerful tools for trust and retention, why perfectly executed events can still fail, and how AI is reshaping the way event teams work. Links: Register for CEMA Summit: https://cemaonline.com/cema-summit/ Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Interview: From Event Execution to Business Strategy: How to Create Experiences That Drive Real Outcomes with Sarah Reed

  6. 8 Jul

    Article: Preserving Their Stories

    More than 700 professionals who work in African American museums and cultural institutions gathered in Charleston last summer for a vibrant exchange of ideas and knowledge. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Preserving Their Stories: https://www.pcma.org/preserving-their-stories/ Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: Preserving Their Stories

  7. 3 Jul

    Interview: Leading Events Under Pressure: How to Navigate Risk, Complexity, and Uncertainty with Deborah Caldwell

    In this Interview, CEMA Summit speaker Deborah Caldwell shares hard-earned lessons from navigating some of the most challenging moments in the industry—from the collapse of Lehman Brothers to large-scale disruptions like typhoons and global uncertainty. We explore how event leaders can plan for the unexpected, stay calm under pressure, and make clear decisions when it matters most. Deborah also dives into the realities of operating across Asia Pacific, the balance between governance and creativity, and why communication is one of the most critical—yet underestimated—leadership skills in events.  Links: Register for CEMA Summit: https://cemaonline.com/cema-summit/ Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Contact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Interview: Leading Events Under Pressure: How to Navigate Risk, Complexity, and Uncertainty with Deborah Caldwell

  8. 1 Jul

    Article: Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major Congress in U.S.

    For the first time in four decades, the International Congress of Mathematicians is being held in the United States in July — but a grassroots movement to relocate the meeting is gaining traction and dividing members around the globe. Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major Congress in U.S.: https://www.pcma.org/math-scholars-boycott-major-us-based-congress/ Follow Convene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene  Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine  X: https://x.com/pcmaconvene   Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/ Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

    Article: Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major Congress in U.S.
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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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    PCMA Convene Magazine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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    PCMA Convene Podcast