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...

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...

‘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?...