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Webinar: The How and Why of Accessible Events: Case Studies from the Field
Unlock the secrets of making events “accessible for every body”! Moderated by Joshua Klipp, Principal, Founder & Certified Access Specialist at Made Welcome, and featuring a panel of industry experts, this eye-opening discussion dives into the urgent need for...
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Gen Zers Can Be Weird in Interviews. A Recruiter Explained How It Sets Them Back. Gen Zers are...
How to Make AI Tools Your Silent Partner
When it comes to enlisting AI in the day-to-day operations of her 19-year-old events company, Valerie Sumner, co-owner of Falls Church, Virginia–based VRS Meetings and Events Inc., is fully on board. “I feel like if you’re closed off to it, you’re going to miss so...
In the Age of AI, Soft Skills Remain ‘Critically Important’
Zena Burgess, Ph.D., FAPS, FAICD, CEO of the Australian Psychological Society, and Laura Caprioli, growth program and stakeholder manager at VisitBritain, discussed their mutual consideration of soft skills when recruiting new employees during a Convene podcast. Talk...
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Stephanie Byington Visit Seattle has appointed veteran Seattle marketing executive Stephanie Byington as its new senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Byington, who has worked in the local...
Report: Leaders Struggle to Use Appropriate Management Styles
A survey from the American Management Association found that leaders and their reports diverge on how best to lead, and whether managers can shift when needed. According to a new survey, leaders aren’t in sync with their employees about how their leadership styles are...





