New research suggests that as more writers use AI to help create stories, their writing “would become less unique as a whole and more similar to each other,” the study’s authors wrote. Valerie Sumner, founder and principal at VRS Meetings & Events, Inc., is an...

Last year, event professionals told us that they are feeling simultaneously anxious and excited about the future of the business events industry. What’s changed? By spending around 10 minutes to complete our survey, you can help us demonstrate the strengths and...

Participants at ISTELive 24 in Denver work together to create puppets as part of the Camp Creativity activation. In the cover and CMP Series story in Convene’s May/June issue, we looked at the maker movement from a variety of angles within the context the events...

Whether attendees want to search for shells or just lie back and catch some rays when their event is not in session, the beaches of Amelia Island will be within easy reach. Perhaps best known for its 13 miles of pristine beaches and iconic oceanfront resorts, Amelia...

The number of business events disrupted by the fallout of extreme weather, including wildfires, heat, or flooding, is growing quickly, as are costs to event organizers and losses to communities. We can’t escape from the realities of climate change — but we can choose...

Michelle RussellConvene Editor in Chief When we asked planner respondents to our recent Salary Survey to share their sacred cows in the events industry, some griped about things that are largely out of their control, like rising costs. Others brought up approaches to...