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What’s Shaping Live Experiences in 2026?
A new report from event production company Encore, and events media, research, and consulting firm Boldpush, offers insights based on the survey responses of 447 event professionals. Respondents, one-third of whom are corporate planners, were asked for their...
24 Hours in Bourbon City
Omni Louisville Hotel’s event spaces are anything but typical — think a speakeasy with bowling lanes, a marketplace packed with local vendors, and a library-inspired lounge with a fireplace. My trip to Louisville started off strong — fitting for a city known for its...
A Treatment for Toxic Boards
Why do boards go awry? Often it’s because the troublesome people at first seem like perfect solutions. When it comes to assembling a successful board, sometimes it seems like associations can’t win. They can do all manner of vetting and matrix-building and...
CEM Spotlight on Mohamed Adel, CEM
Mohamed Adel, CEM has gained a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare regulations and scientific communication as a licensed pharmacist with experience in the Saudi market. Through working closely with medical teams, suppliers and stakeholders,...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking Productivity, Designing for Wellness with David T. Stevens, and Events as Cultural Rituals
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: More Time for Being Human Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon on how a fundamental reframing of our notion of productivity could transform your meetings. Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor...
How Event Organizers Can Navigate the Latest Geopolitical Challenges
The Academy of Management recently moved its 2027 annual conference out of the U.S., opting instead to convene in Vienna, Austria. If you’re planning an event in the U.S. that attracts international attendees, you are well aware of the headwinds you face. Most...
