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10 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2026
10 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2026 As in-person events return to full scale in 2026, more organizers are actively exploring Cvent alternatives and Cvent competitors, not because Cvent stopped working, but because the way events are executed has...
Financial Group Launches AI Hub
As more industry-specific tools flood the market, the Financial Planning Association has partnered with an expert for updated guidance. An association of finance professionals has launched a hub for training around generative AI, based on a year-long partnership with...
The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk
Networking at the “Women in Net Zero Mixer.” Net Zero Conference photos courtesy Ling Luo. When Drew Shula, founder and CEO of the green building consultancy, the Verdical Group, convened the first version of the gathering that would become the Net Zero Conference 13...
CEM Spotlight on Thamer Aljofi, CEM
Thamer Aljofi, CEM is a Communications Manager and Project Lead with extensive experience in exhibitions, events management and strategic communications. Over the past years, he has successfully led high-profile local and international projects, delivering innovative...
What Leaders Need to Make the Most of AI
Associations succeed when their staffs feel well-trained around generative AI. That starts with leaders getting comfortable with it themselves. Survey after survey has made clear that organizations, including associations, are increasingly comfortable with AI. Less...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Sustainability at CL26 and Key Insights from the 2025 Meetings Market Survey
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: How Convening Leaders 2026 Is Embracing Sustainability Thanks to a combination of careful planning and strategic partnerships, PCMA’s annual meeting keeps raising its own standards for event...
