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Convening Leaders 2026 Kicks Off
The First Timers Experience was held on Sunday in the Pennsylvania Convention Center’s dramatic Grand Hall, which was created by renovating the historic Reading Terminal Trainshed. Photo by Jacob Slaton / Whatever Media Group PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, taking place...
How to Make an Apology Matter
People distrust acts of contrition, having experienced so many shallow ones. To make yours stick, back it up with action. When you say you’re sorry, do you really mean it? Among other things, 2025 was the year of the so-called “fake” apology: Corporate brands created...
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Designing Digital Experiences for CL26, Tackling Planner Stress, and Celebrating 40 Years of Convene
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] Designing Dynamic Digital Experiences: Devon Montgomery Pasha on Hosting CL26 Online In this episode, Devon Montgomery Pasha, the digital experience host for PCMA Convening Leaders...
Trevor Noah Wants to Tell You a Story
Trevor Noah is working on education projects and creating future opportunities for young people in his native South Africa through his Trevor Noah Foundation. Comedian, podcaster, and author Trevor Noah will deliver Convening Leaders’ closing keynote, focusing on how...
Setting the Stage for Jahkini Bisselink
Jahkini Bisselink bridges generational gaps by converting Generation Z values into actionable strategies that help organizations prepare for and lead in the future. A former United Nations Youth Delegate, Amsterdam, Netherlands–based Jahkini Bisselink joined Whetson...
Why Orlando Is an Ever-Evolving Meeting Destination
When both phases of the OCCC expansion are complete, the North-South Building will offer 1.15 million square feet of exhibit space. Orlando has claimed the top spot on Cvent’s list of top meeting destinations 10 times, and it’s easy to understand why. The upcoming...
