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The Art of Connecting
Adam Rosendahl’s Late Nite Art workshops use storytelling, music, and drawing to break down barriers and unleash creativity.
Ronald Lim | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Ronald Lim, Co-Founder & Event Producer, Think Tank Productions Sdn. Bhd. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I run a specialist event curation and
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
The One-Stop Source for Meetings in Macao
Macao’s compact size makes travel logistics easy on attendees, whether they prefer to walk or ride.
Blake Waravdekar, DES
Blake Waravdekar, DES, meeting coordinator at the Association of American Medical Colleges, learned early on in her career that even the most detailed plans are best executed when paired with clear decision-making and the ability to adjust in the moment.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Navigating DEI Challenges, Designing for Human Capacity, and Rethinking AI’s Role in Events
From how minority‑focused conferences are responding to shifting DEI dynamics, to Yush Sztalkoper’s framework for protecting human capacity, to Álvaro Meléndez’s perspective on designing AI‑enabled human connection — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
How High-Tech Art Creates an Immersive Learning Environment for Physician Attendees
The European Congress of Radiology’s 2026 annual meeting used their venue’s built-in 3D and LED capabilities to create an emotional journey centered around ancient Greek mythology.
Factoring Art Into Meeting Design
Two conferences — the Joint Mathematics Meetings and Bridges — help mathematicians explore the connection between math and art.
Executive Leader Fellowship Informational Webinar
Join Vince Gennaro, Founder and Executive Director of the NYU SPS Lab for Transformative Leadership, for a 45-minute overview of the new Executive Leader Fellowship from PCMA Institute and the NYU School of Professional Studies.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
A Partly Cloudy Crystal Ball
As we celebrate Convene’s 40th anniversary, we’re looking back into our archive. Here’s how two contributors imagined the future at the turn of this century, writing from a world operating with 56K dial-up computer modems and a fax machine in every office.
Rachel Smith
Rachel Smith, meeting coordinator at Optica, sees onsite inconveniences as part of the adventure of event planning, an outlook that not only helps her navigate challenges more effectively but also allows her to enjoy the unpredictability that makes live events so dynamic and rewarding.
Why ‘Belonging Is Not Downloaded, It Is Experienced’
Cultural strategist José Luis Piñeiro explains why live events, once considered communication tools, are becoming something much bigger — “behavioral architecture” that shapes belonging, identity, and collective meaning.
What’s Shaping Live Experiences in 2026?
That’s the question “The Experience Design Report,” based on the survey responses of nearly 450 event professionals, seeks to answer, taking into account everything from educational programming and networking to event tech.
What’s Shaping Live Experiences in 2026?
That’s the question “The Experience Design Report,” based on the survey responses of nearly 450 event professionals, seeks to answer, taking into account everything from educational programming and networking to event tech.
24 Hours in Bourbon City
From spirits to sports to steeds, Louisville packs a punch.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Productivity, Designing for Wellness with David T. Stevens, and Events as Cultural Rituals
From Natalie Nixon’s call to reframe productivity for more human-centered meetings, to David T. Stevens’ approach to designing events around wellbeing and performance, to José Luis Piñeiro’s perspective on events as modern rituals — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
How Event Organizers Can Navigate the Latest Geopolitical Challenges
Mitigating risk in a complex and volatile environment.
Make Milestone Moments Matter
Five events industry experts share how to plan your organization’s milestone, like a significant anniversary, so it honors the past while pointing the way toward the future.
Most Planners Already Have Good Instincts. Their Instincts Plus AI Are Even Better
One of the biggest roadblocks to event professionals using AI to improve their strategic planning could be an overreliance on their own instincts.