PCMA Convene Podcast

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

    2d ago

    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

    36 min
  2. Article: Preserving Their Stories

    4d ago

    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

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

    Jul 3

    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

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

    Jul 1

    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

    26 min
  5. Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake

    Jun 30 ·  Bonus

    Article [SPECIAL]: Art for Events’ Sake

    Being intentional about integrating art into the design of a program gives the participant experience an added dimension. Written and read by Michelle Russell, on her last day as editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article:  Art for Events’ Sake: https://www.pcma.org/art-for-events-sake/ 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

    5 min
  6. Interview: Beyond Bigger Events: Dan Preiss on Smarter Event Design, Audience Engagement, and Measurable Impact

    Jun 26

    Interview: Beyond Bigger Events: Dan Preiss on Smarter Event Design, Audience Engagement, and Measurable Impact

    In this Interview, CEMA Summit speaker Dan Preiss shares how leading organizations are rethinking event strategy—from aligning every decision to a clear “North Star” to cutting through the noise of overcomplicated measurement. We explore the challenge of fragmented attention, the rise of hyper-personalization through AI, and why the future of events isn’t bigger, but more intentional. Dan also unpacks what’s still hard to measure—like trust and relationship depth—and why human connection will only become more valuable as digital content explodes.  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

    18 min
  7. Series: The Hidden Stress Crisis in Events — What Angelika Bazarnik’s Research Reveals

    Jun 25

    Series: The Hidden Stress Crisis in Events — What Angelika Bazarnik’s Research Reveals

    This season has been kindly sponsored by Destination Madison. Go to VisitMadison.com/pcma to learn more. In the Season 11 finale, seasoned expert Angelika Bazarnik unpacks why wellness for event professionals is more than yoga breaks and spa days. Angelika reveals what she learned after reviewing 3,000+ articles, why academic research on planner stress has nearly vanished, and the early patterns emerging from her ongoing qualitative study. From stress cycles to broken processes and new tools that actually reduce friction, this episode closes the season with insights every planner needs. Links: ·       Participate in Angelika’s research “Exploring Stress in Event Management: A Mixed Methods Study of Professional Experiences and Mitigation Strategies.” - https://www.banquetconsulting.com/phd-research-sign-up ·       EVENT-IT is a collection of digital tools to simplify event planning and execution:  https://www.eventtoolkit.app/   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

    40 min
  8. Article: The Benefits of ‘Cognitive Estrangement’ in Meeting Design

    Jun 24

    Article: The Benefits of ‘Cognitive Estrangement’ in Meeting Design

    A global creative leader at IDEO walked event organizers through three mindsets that innovation and design-thinking experts use to create extraordinary experiences. Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article:  The Benefits of ‘Cognitive Estrangement’ in Meeting Design: https://www.pcma.org/benefits-cognitive-estrangement/ 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

    11 min
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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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  • Creator
    PCMA Convene Magazine
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    364
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    PCMA Convene Podcast