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Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs. Stay current with exhibitor announcements, show openings, industry trends, and market news from across the events world. Whether you follow technology, healthcare, food, or manufacturing events, our news feed surfaces the stories that matter to trade show professionals, exhibitors, and event marketers.
Jon Watson | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Jon Watson, Sr. National Sales Manager, Visit Detroit.
Inspire Success with Luxury at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
When planning an incentive travel experience, an ordinary destination simply won't do. Luxury accommodations, exciting experiences, and exceptional dining create a reward your top performers will aspire to earn. Discover all this and more at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), Central Florida's…
Detroit: Own the City in a Meetings Destination Built for Exclusivity and Scale
For those seeking flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to create truly immersive citywide experiences, Detroit is emerging as one of North America’s most compelling destinations.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Cognitive Estrangement in Event Design, Planner Stress Insights, and Smarter Strategy with Dan Preiss
From how design-thinking mindsets like cognitive estrangement can elevate meeting experiences, to Angelika Bazarnik’s research on the hidden stress crisis in events, to Dan Preiss’ approach to intentional, impact-driven event strategy — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Genevieve Lim | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Genevieve Lim, Assistant Vice President, MICE & Sales, Marina Bay Sands 1. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I attended my very
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Experience the Measurable Difference of Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Discover the perfect destination for your next meeting or event at Rosen Plaza, Rosen Centre, and Rosen Shingle Creek.
How Sands® Resorts Macao Pulled Off a High-Profile Showcase Event in Mere Months
More than 300 of the world’s most influential, high-net-worth wedding planners, designers, hospitality leaders, and luxury brand visionaries came together at 2026 DWP Congress in Macao.
6 ideas poderosas que marcaron las conversaciones de Convening LATAM 2026
Convening LATAM 2026 reunió a 500+ líderes y profesionales de 22 países para explorar las tendencias que están redefiniendo la industria de reuniones. Desde liderazgo e inclusión hasta inteligencia artificial y diseño de experiencias, estas fueron algunas de las ideas más poderosas que marcaron el…
La asociatividad: la ventaja competitiva que transformará nuestra industria
La asociatividad fortalece a toda la industria. Descubre cómo la colaboración entre organizaciones impulsa la competitividad, la profesionalización y el crecimiento sostenible del sector de reuniones.
La mentoría y la comunidad: Impulsores de los profesionales en la industria de reuniones
En Convening LATAM 2026, estudiantes, jóvenes profesionales y líderes de la industria se reunieron para construir conexiones, compartir experiencias y fortalecer el desarrollo de la próxima generación de talento en Latinoamérica. Estas iniciativas demuestran cómo una comunidad y un mentor pueden…
El futuro de la industria se construye hoy: la experiencia de una Young Professional en Convening LATAM 2026
Participar en Convening LATAM 2026 me permitió descubrir nuevas perspectivas sobre liderazgo, inteligencia artificial, networking y desarrollo profesional. Una reflexión sobre el papel que las nuevas generaciones tienen en la construcción del futuro de la industria de reuniones.
El 1% que lo cambia todo: cómo la industria de reuniones puede liderar el cambio sostenible
La sostenibilidad en eventos ya no puede limitarse a buenas intenciones. A través de la iniciativa The Power of Many, la industria de reuniones tiene la oportunidad de transformar pequeños esfuerzos en grandes impactos, incorporando medición, reparación y colaboración como parte de su propuesta de…
Industry Mourns Passing of Vicky Betzig
Longtime industry professional Vicky Betzig, CMP, who served as PCMA’s director of meetings and events from 2011-2014 and was a regular Convene contributor, has passed following a long illness.
The Next Shift in Strategic Event Management
Futurist Shawn DuBravac will present his take on where the business events profession is going — and what it takes to lead us there — to attendees at Business Events Summit 2026. His talk will also highlight how new tools, AI among them, are helping event professionals do the strategic work that…
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Site Inspections, Burnout and Meaning with Laura Gassner Otting, and Better Decision‑Making Under Pressure
From a reimagined convention center reception that doubles as a site inspection, to Laura Gassner Otting’s take on burnout and alignment, to Rashmi Airan’s frameworks for making better decisions under pressure — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Greater Fort Lauderdale: Meetings Move Better by Water
As summer reaches its peak, meeting planners are increasingly seeking destinations that inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and deliver memorable attendee experiences. In Greater Fort Lauderdale, water is more than scenery — it's part of the meeting experience itself.
This Cosmopolitan European Capital Has the Recipe for Meeting Success
With its medieval charm, flexible venues, expert speakers, and thriving industry clusters, Bern is a compelling destination for business events.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Purpose-Driven Meetings: Where Impact Meets Experience
Through its Focused on What Matters platform, MGM Resorts is redefining what it means to host meetings and events with purpose.