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. 20h ago

    Series: Forward Thinking at 40: Dave Lutz on the Ideas That Still Matter

    This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more. In this Season 12 episode, longtime contributor Dave Lutz, CMP reflects on four decades in the events industry, sharing sharp insights on how conferences have evolved from broad gatherings to highly targeted, attendee-centric experiences. He explains why proving event value has never been more critical, how networking—not content—remains the primary driver of attendance, and why participation metrics are a key indicator of success.  Links: ·       5 Marketing Strategies From the Savannah Bananas: https://www.pcma.org/marketing-strategies-savannah-bananas/ ·       What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings: https://www.pcma.org/all-the-feels/ ·       Challenge Organization, Attendees with Wisdom Conferences Sessions: https://www.pcma.org/wisdom-conference-sessions/ ·       More Forward Thinking articles:  https://www.pcma.org/category/convene/plenary/forward-thinking/   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

    Series: Forward Thinking at 40: Dave Lutz on the Ideas That Still Matter

  2. 1d ago

    Article: Outdoor Recreation Professionals Find Inspiration in Duluth

    Restoration of lands and waters and access to the outdoors were through lines in the 2026 National Outdoor Recreation Conference’s educational program. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, former senior editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Outdoor Recreation Professionals Find Inspiration in Duluth: https://www.pcma.org/great-outdoors-duluth/ 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: Outdoor Recreation Professionals Find Inspiration in Duluth

  3. Oct 22

    Series: From Print to AI: Michelle Russell on Leadership, Media Change, and the Value of Events

    This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more. In this Season 12 episode, longtime Editor in Chief Michelle Russell joins the show for a reflective conversation on leadership, curiosity, and the evolving value of face-to-face experiences. We explore curiosity as a leadership skill, the power of asking better questions, mentoring creative teams, and what it means—emotionally and professionally—to let go of a role that has defined a career. A conversation about legacy, resilience, and what’s next for Convene and the events industry. 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

    Series: From Print to AI: Michelle Russell on Leadership, Media Change, and the Value of Events

  4. Oct 21

    Article: Conference Rooms That Talk Back Create New Opportunities for Engagement

    At the Strategic Management Society’s annual conference, interaction is not an afterthought — it is how members present research, develop ideas, and build networks. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Conference Rooms That Talk Back Create New Opportunities for Engagement: https://www.pcma.org/conference-rooms-that-talk-back/ 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: Conference Rooms That Talk Back Create New Opportunities for Engagement

  5. Oct 14

    Article: This Tech Titan Is Giving Networking a Home

    HubSpot’s annual conference gathers thousands of meeting attendees under one roof. This year, the tech company has redesigned its approach to networking with spaces designed to feel intimate, personalized, and fun. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  This Tech Titan Is Giving Networking a Home: https://www.pcma.org/hubspot-meeting-networking-home/ 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: This Tech Titan Is Giving Networking a Home

  6. Oct 7

    Article: Are You Putting the Right Voices on the Stage?

    Bringing in big-name speakers doesn’t always translate into engaged audiences or big crowds. Speakers who deliver industry expertise with authenticity make people listen. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Are You Putting the Right Voices on the Stage?: https://www.pcma.org/putting-right-voices-on-stage/ 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: Are You Putting the Right Voices on the Stage?

  7. Sep 30

    Article: The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart

    Ditching generic keynotes for real talk on important topics unlocked a deeper level of connection with the Women in Travel Summit audience. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene. Read the Article:  The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart: https://www.pcma.org/women-in-travel-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   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: The Surprising Power of Speaking From the Heart

  8. Sep 23

    Article: Meetings, Made Personal

    Event organizers are redesigning their meetings to add the kinds of interactive speaking, learning, and networking experiences that are hard to create online. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article:  Meetings, Made Personal: https://www.pcma.org/meetings-made-personal/  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: Meetings, Made Personal
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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
    390
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    PCMA Convene Podcast