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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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    Talk [REPLAY]: How Geopolitics, Travel Disruptions, and Rising Costs Are Reshaping Global Meetings

    Travel volatility, geopolitics, and safety concerns are changing how meetings are planned. In this Talk Replay episode, the Convene team discusses what it means for planners, destinations, and the future of global events.   Links: ·       Rotary Convention Moves From Honolulu to Dubai to Barcelona:  https://meetings.skift.com/2026/04/15/rotary-convention-moves-from-honolulu-to-dubai-to-barcelona/ ·       Think Airfares Are High? Brace Yourself for Bag Fees and Fuel Surcharges.:  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/travel/airfare-bag-fees-fuel-surcharges.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.VTGc.XWa_FKvDykjM&smid=nytcore-ios-share ·       PCMA 2026 Outlook Report:  https://www.pcma.org/pcma-insights/ ·       Airfare Hikes Are Another Blow to Strained Meeting Budgets:  https://meetings.skift.com/2026/03/25/airfare-hikes-are-another-blow-to-strained-meeting-budgets/?utm_source=ask_skift ·       Trump slump? Attendance plummets at some science meetings, but others hold steady:  https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-slump-attendance-plummets-some-science-meetings-others-hold-steady  ·       War in Iran Likely to Impact Summer Travel Costs:  https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-04-11/war-in-iran-likely-to-impact-summer-travel-costs-video   Get News Junkie:  https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/    Meet the Convene Editors:  https://www.pcma.org/contact/  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor ·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor   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

    Talk [REPLAY]: How Geopolitics, Travel Disruptions, and Rising Costs Are Reshaping Global Meetings

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    Article: Learning as an Art Form

    These educators integrate art into teaching strategies, so it’s only natural that their own continuing education program at their society’s annual conference would tap creative expression as a learning tool, too. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Learning as an Art Form: https://www.pcma.org/learning-as-an-art-form/ 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: Learning as an Art Form

  3. 21 aug.

    Talk [REPLAY]: Do We Still Need Event Swag? Sustainable Giveaways That Build Connection (and Ditch the Waste)

    Is swag still worth it—or just landfill with a logo? In this Talk Replay episode, the Convene editors debate whether business events need giveaways at all, and what actually delivers value when they do. From “no-swag” charitable gifting and local-maker gift cards to consumables, thoughtful keepsakes, and scent-driven memories, the group shares smart ideas for reducing waste while deepening attendee connection. If you’re rethinking bags, bottles, and branded pens, this episode gives practical alternatives and guardrails.   Links: ·       7 Wellness-Themed Gifting Ideas:  https://meetings.skift.com/2025/10/13/7-wellness-themed-gifting-ideas/ ·       Rethinking Swag at Events:  https://www.pcma.org/rethinking-swag-events/ ·       Cowbells and Woolen Slippers — Cherished Handmade Gifts From Events:  https://www.pcma.org/cowbells-woolen-slippers-cherished-handmade-gifts-from-events/ ·       Responsible Swag: Rethinking Giving and Receiving at Events:  https://www.pcma.org/rethinking-giving-receiving-events/   ·       Helping the Earth and Creating Community One Tree at a Time:  https://www.pcma.org/treedom-tree-planting-climate-change-events/ ·       An Immersive Three Days in Victoria, B.C.:  https://www.pcma.org/immersive-three-days-in-victoria-bc/   Get News Junkie:  https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/    Meet the Convene Editors:  https://www.pcma.org/contact/  ·      Michelle Russell, Former Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor ·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor   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

    Talk [REPLAY]: Do We Still Need Event Swag? Sustainable Giveaways That Build Connection (and Ditch the Waste)

  4. 19 aug.

    Article: Thinking Like an Artist

    Business and art are considered unrelated disciplines, but artists and event organizers share a common goal, says entrepreneur and educator Nir Hindie: creating meaningful experiences. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Thinking Like an Artist: https://www.pcma.org/thinking-like-an-artist/ 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: Thinking Like an Artist

  5. 14 aug.

    Talk [REPLAY]: How U.S. Policy Shifts Are Impacting Global Events and Scientific Conferences

    In this Talk Replay episode, the Editorial team discusses how recent U.S. policies and funding cuts are disrupting the business events industry. From international travel challenges to scientific censorship and declining attendance, hear what’s changing—and what it means for planners, speakers, and global collaboration.    Links: ·        https://www.pcma.org/doge-impact-meetings-industry/ ·        https://www.pcma.org/trump-administrations-policies-and-cuts-being-felt-by-events-industry/ ·        https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/trump-musk-french-scientist-detained ·        https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00903-9   Get News Junkie:  https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/    Meet the Convene Editors:  https://www.pcma.org/contact/  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor   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

    Talk [REPLAY]: How U.S. Policy Shifts Are Impacting Global Events and Scientific Conferences

  6. 12 aug.

    Article: Factoring Art Into Meeting Design

    Two conferences — the Joint Mathematics Meetings and Bridges — help mathematicians explore the connection between math and art. Written and read by Michelle Russell, former editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article:  Factoring Art Into Meeting Design: https://www.pcma.org/how-we-process-art/ 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: Factoring Art Into Meeting Design

  7. 7 aug.

    Talk [REPLAY]: Impact of Convention Centers: How Modern Design, Community Impact, and Sustainability Are Transforming Communities

    In this Talk Replay episode, the Editorial team discussed the evolving role of convention centers, from their economic impact on cities to their innovative designs fostering community connections.  Links: ·      Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers? ·      Convene Talk ep 50 ·      Trends Report 2025: Help — and Bleisure Time — Wanted ·      Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’    Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/    Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/  ·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief ·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor ·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor ·      Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor ·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor   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

    Talk [REPLAY]: Impact of Convention Centers: How Modern Design, Community Impact, and Sustainability Are Transforming Communities

  8. 5 aug.

    Article: How We Process Art

    Art lights up social networks in our brains. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  How We Process Art: https://www.pcma.org/how-we-process-art/ 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: How We Process Art
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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
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2026
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    378
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