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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Rethinking the Conference Model and Holly Ransom’s Top Takeaways from CL26
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Fixing a Broken Conference Model At The Conference for Conferences, participants explored what events rooted in participant experience and connection could look like. Written and read by Barbara...
Industry Mourns Passing of Kent Allaway
Kent Allaway, CEM, CMP, IOM, passed away on Feb. 11 following a long illness. Allaway spent the majority of his career at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), which, along with the United Fresh Produce Association, began operating as the International Fresh...
Inside Expo! Expo!’s Green Revolution
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE What does it really take to run a sustainable large-scale event? Join us for an unprecedented look behind the curtain of Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Meeting & Exhibition 2025, where sustainability took the...
People on the Move
Josh KritzlerLegends Global has appointed Josh Kritzler its new president of North American venues & content. He will oversee the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers and lead venue operations, content, and...
Report: Travel Pros Hopeful in the Face of Disruption
The Global Business Travel Association’s latest survey signals concern about U.S. efforts to require more information from international travelers. Business travel professionals are “cautiously optimistic” entering 2026, according to a new survey. The Global Business...
Katie Croy
PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Katie Croy, manager of exhibit & sponsorship sales at RE+ Events, is learning to harness the power of “yes, and…” thinking. Subscribe to...
