I recently had the privilege of addressing a topic I believe is critically overlooked in our industry: psychological safety. Thanks to PCMA, I led two insightful sessions to bridge this significant gap.  The first session was dedicated to sharing various psychology...

Julia Gräßer guides Convening EMEA 2023 participants in a meditation during the events’ closing session in Copenhagen, Denmark. Read about the thoughts behind the unusual close in “Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity.” Dominic Thurbon, a Sydney,...

Award presentations during general sessions compete with the primary attraction or speakers. During a recent client roundtable, we had a lively discussion around the challenges of changing up the way awards are presented during general sessions at events. While all...

A ceremony this Spring at the Indianapolis International Airport kicked off the second annual exhibit at the airport of art works by diverse artists and creatives with disabilities in Indiana. The exhibit, done through a partnership with the Indiana Association of...

Despite plenty of uncertainty, a new survey says trade-group execs remain positive, thanks to efforts to move beyond advocacy. These might be complicated times domestically and globally, but trade associations feel like they’re well-equipped to handle them. The 2024...

Groups can dine, imbibe, and even bowl at Red Stick Social, a funky industrial event space in Baton Rouge’s Mid City neighborhood. Perched on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Louisiana’s capital city is brimming with historic venues, providing event...