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William Adams Experience Columbus has welcomed William Adams as its new chief sales officer. Adams will drive the overall sales strategy and further propel Columbus’ reputation as a premier destination for hosting conventions and trade shows. Adams brings more than 20...
Report: Associations Should Promote Their Reliability
The white paper from Association Transformation recommends messaging strategies in a time of misinformation. A new report asserts that associations should do more to assert themselves as voices of trust and authority in an age of misinformation. Restoring Trust in...
Convene’s 2025 Meetings Market Survey: How Are You Shaping the Future of Events?
How has your work changed over the past year? Have digital tools helped you to do more with less? Are you seeing new attendee behaviors? Do you feel excited, worried — or both — about what’s ahead? These are just a few of the questions we’re exploring in Convene’s...
Do You Need an Internal Investigator?
When things go awry among staff, volunteers, and attendees, it can be difficult to determine how to proceed. One legal expert shares some tips. There are few things an association executive dreads more than the prospect of an internal investigation. Accusations of...
Host Your Next Meeting in Cincy, a Destination That’s Better than Ever
The Marriott Headquarters Hotel, adjacent to the convention center in Cincy, is expected to open its doors in 2028. If you’re looking for a world-class meetings destination and haven’t visited Cincinnati in a while, it’s time for another look. This is a city growing...
This Week Оn Тhe Convene Podcast: Inclusive Events, Designing for Belonging, and Reinventing Networking
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature While some companies are backing off DEI, the outdoor retailer makes inclusivity a through line at its internal events. Written and read by Jennifer N....





