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Why the Most Online Generation Still Shows Up for Events — And How to Design for Them
‘If we can design events that make people braver — less intimidated, more inspired — then the next generation will keep showing up.’ On a Tuesday night in Waterloo, Canada, Ethan watches an AI summit on his laptop. He has seen this talk before — the same slides, the...
What’s Next for Ben Goedegebuure?
Ben Goedegebuure’s career in the meetings industry was celebrated at a special reception at Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group “After an incredible journey, it’s time for a new chapter,” wrote Ben Goedegebuure,...
People on the Move
Greg O’Donnell The Scottish Event Campus has appointed Greg O’Donnell as senior association sales manager. He has more than 20 years’ experience across sales, business development, and operational roles within the conferences and events sector. O’Donnell joins the SEC...
Want a World-Class Event with Small-Town Appeal? Meet in Pasadena
Plan your next meeting in Pasadena, where beautiful weather and local charm meet the cutting edge of science and tech. If you’re looking for a West Coast meeting destination that offers all the convenience and amenities of a big city, with the intimacy of a small...
Rilee Bradshaw, CEM
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Rilee Bradshaw, CEM, client relationship manager at Freeman, leans into collaboration, transparency, and proactive planning. Subscribe to...
Transgender Journalists’ Group Launches Media Analysis Tool
The Trans News Initiative leverages an open-source database to provide reports on popularity—and gaps—in transgender coverage. A journalists’ group has launched a data-visualization tool that provides close to real-time information on coverage of transgender people....
