Episodes 353
Avg. Duration 19m
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Since Feb 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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S1E98 Talk: How Art Transforms Events: Designing Meaningful, Human-Centered Meeting Experiences

Jun 12, 2026 24m Transcript

In this episode of Convene Talk, the Editorial team dives into the powerful intersection of art and events, exploring how creativity can transform meetings from transactional gatherings into deeply…

S11E4 Series: The Missing Piece in Event Design: Somatics & Nervous‑System Wellness with Kelly‑Jean Moore

Jun 11, 2026 53m Transcript

This season has been kindly sponsored by Destination Madison. Go to VisitMadison.com/pcma to learn more.In this Season 11 episode, long‑time yoga and somatic practitioner Kelly‑Jean Moore explores…

S1E123 Article: How One Medical Meeting Weaves Social Impact Into the Program

Jun 10, 2026 9m

The American Thoracic Society’s mission to promote public respiratory health goes hand in hand with community service initiatives at its annual international conference.Written and read by Michelle…

S1E97 Talk: Surprise, Humor, and Humanity: How Great Keynotes Become Unforgettable

Jun 05, 2026 20m Transcript

In this episode of Convene Talk, the Editorial team reflects on the moments that stick—from surprise guest appearances and deeply human storytelling to humor that disarms and connects. Drawing on…

S11E3 Series: Designing for Attention: Play, White Space, and Movement with Natalie Nixon

Jun 04, 2026 24m Transcript

This season has been kindly sponsored by Destination Madison. Go to VisitMadison.com/pcma to learn more.In this Season 11 episode, we talk with creativity strategist and author Natalie Nixon about…

S1E122 Article: How Federal Immigration Raids Are Impacting the Hospitality Industry

Jun 03, 2026 11m

A new Unite Here report shows how recent U.S. immigration policy and ICE activity are having a direct effect on the hospitality industry.Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor of…

S1E26 Interview: AI Isn’t the Point: Designing Human Connection in Business Events with Álvaro Meléndez

May 29, 2026 29m Transcript

In this Interview, Álvaro Meléndez challenges event professionals to rethink artificial intelligence not as a productivity tool, but as a powerful collaborator for designing deeper human…

S11E2 Series: Return on Regulation: Designing Event Conditions That Protect Human Capacity with Yush Sztalkoper

May 28, 2026 39m Transcript

This season has been kindly sponsored by Destination Madison. Go to VisitMadison.com/pcma to learn more.In this Season 11 episode, Yush Sztalkoper reframes how event professionals should think about…

S1E121 Article: Minority Conferences Face Lower Attendance

May 27, 2026 10m

The effects of anti-DEI policies are being felt by associations representing minority professionals, particularly when it comes to their events. Here’s how the National Black MBA Association is…

S1E25 Interview: Brands as Belief Systems with José Luis Piñeiro: How Events Become Rituals That Shape Culture

May 22, 2026 28m Transcript

In this Interview, cultural strategist José Luis Piñeiro explores why brands are becoming the new belief systems—and why events now function as modern rituals. Drawing from philosophy, positive…

S11E1 Series: Wellness Is a Performance Strategy: Designing Events Around Human Energy with David T. Stevens

May 21, 2026 42m Transcript

This season has been kindly sponsored by Destination Madison. Go to VisitMadison.com/pcma to learn more.In this Season 11 episode, wellness coach and event strategist David T. Stevens explains why…

S1E120 Article: More Time for Being Human

May 20, 2026 6m

Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon on how a fundamental reframing of our notion of productivity could transform your meetings.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.Read the…

S1E96 Talk: The Anti‑Anti Sustainability Movement: Why Climate Action in Events Is Quietly Accelerating

May 15, 2026 27m Transcript

In this episode of Convene Talk, the team is joined by Tanya Popeau, Head of Global Sustainability at PCMA, to unpack the rise of what she calls the “anti‑anti sustainability movement”—a quieter,…

S1E119 Article: Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events

May 13, 2026 6m

Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor of Convene.Read the Article: Practical Tips…

S1E95 Talk: How Immigration Policy Is Reshaping Hospitality, Travel, and Meetings in the U.S.

May 08, 2026 25m Transcript

In this Convene Talk episode, the team digs into Inhospitable, a new report from UNITE HERE examining how immigration policy, labor shortages, and declining travel demand are converging to reshape…

S1E118 Article: Coming to the Table: How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste

May 06, 2026 12m

Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But research demonstrates that when planners and venues work together,…

S1E94 Talk: How Events Can Cut Food Waste: Measuring, Communication, and Smarter F&B Planning

May 01, 2026 32m Transcript

Food waste remains one of the most persistent—and solvable—challenges facing the events industry. In this Convene Talk episode, the team unpacks Convene’s April cover story on food waste, exploring…

S1E117 Article: Grounds for Gathering

Apr 29, 2026 4m

This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to co-locate their annual event with a trade show, doubling the educational and networking opportunities for attendees.Written and read by…

S1E93 Talk: How Geopolitics, Travel Disruptions, and Rising Costs Are Reshaping Global Meetings

Apr 24, 2026 22m Transcript

Travel volatility, geopolitics, and safety concerns are changing how meetings are planned. The Convene team discusses what it means for planners, destinations, and the future of global…

S1E116 Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events

Apr 22, 2026 8m

Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening General Session that acknowledges the challenges your…

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