In the July-August Convene issue, editors asked event professionals from around the world to share their sacred cows — those event practices or traditions that they think are out-of-date and need to be overhauled or replaced — and their solutions. Here we share their...

Event attendees enjoy a lively outdoor gathering at the Phoenix Convention Center’s outdoor event space, Canyon on Third. Thinking of hosting an event in the southwest? You can’t do much better than the Phoenix Convention Center. As Arizona’s premier venue, the PCC...

Taking proactive measures, including making water stations available to encourage regular hydration, is essential for meetings planners dealing with a heat wave. In 2023, which was the hottest year on record, the number of deaths in the U.S. related to excessive heat...

The outdoor spaces and breathtaking views make Aurora’s Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center an unforgettable meeting place. Want a side of stunning views and outdoor adventure with your next meeting or event? Take a look at everything Aurora has to offer....

ORCA, an on-site aerobic digester designed to compost food waste in hotel or convention center kitchens, has built-in scales and software that measure and track how much food waste it’s processing. “This is a giant stomach,” Andrew Cooper tells me, opening the shiny...

Wellness was a common thread at the ASAE Annual Meeting, from boards to members to within leaders themselves. Every ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo is a challenge to summarize—there are a lot of people, a lot of sessions, and a lot of different threads for attendees to...