PCMA Convene Podcast

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Rory G. Archibald from VisitScotland explores the ethical considerations, data security challenges, and job evolution AI brings to the industry. Tune in to learn how event profession

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.AI is everywhere, but is it truly driving business transformation? In this episode, Augusto Salvatto explores the gap between AI hype and real-world impact, the importance of machine learning over generative AI, and how or

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Chantal Sturk-Nadeau and Veemal Gungadin break down key findings from the most recent Pulse Check survey (at the time of recording the working title was State of AI in Business Event

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.AI is transforming contract management, but what are the legal risks? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Jill Blood explores how event planners can use AI for legal insights while staying compliant and ethical. Learn

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore with Paula Rowntree, Head of Events at the Australian Psychological Society, the evolving role of AI in associations—how it’s reshaping member engagement, streamlining

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Nick Borelli and Zoe Moore explore how AI can help event professionals design more inclusive experiences. From addressing intersectionality to overcoming unconscious bias, they share

Honeycomb Strategies has documented the life cycle of swag and its environmental impact. Here are some sustainable alternatives.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: Rethinking Swag at EventsFollow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact Information: For anything podcas

As funding and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives decline in the U.S., event professionals consider the consequences for meetings, destinations, and associations.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: How Is the DEI Backlash Impacting the Events Industry?Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsle

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we discuss the evolving role of convention centers, from their economic impact on cities to their innovative designs fostering community connections. Links:· Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?· Convene Talk ep 50· Trends Report 2025: Help — and Bleisure Time — Wanted· Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Dest

Discover how Convene 4 Climate is shaping the future of sustainable business events. In this episode, Jaimé Bennett shares insights on co-locating events, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and creating actionable solutions for a regenerative economy.This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño