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What’s New at PCMA edUcon 2025
PCMA edUcon 2025 will take place June 1-4, in Louisville, Kentucky. Traci DePuy was in the homestretch of planning edUcon 2025, June 1-4, in Louisville, Kentucky, when she spoke with Convene. In addition to innovative elements that have been added to the education...
How to Plan a Product Launch Event That Gets Attention
How to Plan a Product Launch Event That Gets Attention Planning a product launch event that grabs attention is never about gimmicks or an over-the-top show. It’s about strategy, timing, storytelling, and a thoughtful audience understanding. And when done right, a...
Real Industry Challenges and What to Do About Them
Last week’s Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) webinar, Where Is the B2B Exhibition Industry Now? What is the Outlook? How to Plan When the Business Environment Keeps Changing!, brought together industry experts Adam Sacks, President of Tourism Economics,...
A Breath of Fresh Air: How Indy is Redefining the Event Experience With Green Space
Imagine stepping out of a breakout session and into a tree-lined promenade, the buzz of downtown giving way to open air, skyline views, and spontaneous connection. In Indy, this isn’t just possible — it’s the new standard. Outdoor Spaces Elevate the Event...
What a Smooth CEO Transition Looks Like
The end of Warren Buffett’s tenure shows that succession isn’t about what CEO candidates have done, but where they want to go. Earlier this month, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett dropped some surprising (but not) news: At 94, he had decided to step down from a...
Austin Leans on Community Engagement to Ease Growing Pains
Once the nation’s best-kept secret, an eclectic mix of Western and weird, Austin has experienced a sustained growth spurt in recent years, becoming the 11th-biggest city in the United States. With a population of 979,882 in 2023, according to the U.S. census, the...
