‘One lesson from NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit is that milestones should be designed as experiences, not simply announced as themes.’ Photo courtesy NATO. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial (say that three times fast!) next month, I’ve been thinking about how...

As AI continues to be integrated into business, Nick Borelli is encouraging event planners to use AI to go further, not just faster. Nearly two out of three corporate planners name strategic planning and developing fluency with AI as the most important skills that...

Boise blends outdoor beauty with easy access, offering planners a destination where meetings and nature come together seamlessly. In Boise, meetings feel easy by design. From the moment attendees land at Boise Airport — located just seven minutes from downtown — they...

Biomanufactured booths that can be quickly customized and then recycled are likely to be big in the future. As Convene looks back on the past 40 years, we thought it might be fun to peek ahead to the next 10. What might we be reflecting on at the 50th anniversary?...

Rachael RiggsRachael Riggs has joined Visit Seattle as vice president of meetings and conventions, managing the DMO’s sales and services departments and collaborating with the Seattle Convention Center and downtown hotels on meetings and events business. She brings...

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE When it comes to demonstrating the economic impact B2B events bring to their host cities, few professionals can match the prowess of Leslie Johnson. As Vice President of Sales and Event Experience at...