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Meet in Columbus, an Accessible Destination with Big City Energy
Illuminated at night, the Scioto Mile riverfront park system winds its way through vibrant downtown Columbus, where everything your attendees need can be found within steps. Looking for the vibrant cultural scene and expansive facilities of a major city destination,...
Former Salesforce CBO Ebony Beckwith on How to Earn Influence and Build Credibility
Corporate event marketers will gather in Toronto for CEMA Summit 2026 in August. Ebony Beckwith is no stranger to the complex, fast-moving world of business events. The executive coach, founder, and CEMA Summit 2026 keynote speaker spent more than a decade at...
Addressing Burnout in the C-Suite
CEOs are under more pressure than ever. Patience, and awareness of how stress radiates outward, can help. The people you lead might be burned out these days, but you’re doing fine, right? Right? Apparently not: According to a snap poll by Chief Executive magazine,...
What You May Be Getting Wrong About Event Cancellation Insurance
In an era of unpredictability, event cancellation insurance is no longer a luxury for associations; it is the strategic risk-management safety net that ensures economic resilience and that the “show goes on” The challenges facing association event planners have only...
The World has Shifted. Has Your Exhibition Strategy?
The post-war global order that governed international commerce for nearly eight decades is fracturing. Trade wars, regional conflicts, the rise of emerging market powers and the growing threat of politically motivated violence against businesses are no longer distant...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Reducing Event Food Waste and Why Climate Action Is Quietly Accelerating
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor...




