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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Reducing Event Food Waste and Why Climate Action Is Quietly Accelerating

by Aidan | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact. Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor...

What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings

by Aidan | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

As he spoke onstage at AOTA’s 2026 annual meeting, J.R. Martinez was surprised by Kim, who had been his occupational therapist. This past April, the opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference & Expo INSPIRE in...

Lights, Camera, Engagement: How Video is Transforming Events

by Aidan | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’ve ever wondered whether your event content is working as hard as it could be, you’re not alone. Video has become one of the most powerful tools in the exhibition professional’s arsenal and not...

Five Major Industry Events Convening in Anaheim in the Next Five Years

by Aidan | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

The 100,000-square-foot Grand Plaza is the Anaheim Convention Center’s front porch, offering plenty of breezy, palm tree–studded outdoor space for al fresco events. Anaheim isn’t just accessible, it’s evolving. New meeting venues, refreshed experiences, and expanding...

People on the Move

by Aidan | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

Gerilyn Horan Gerilyn Horan has been promoted to vice president, group sales & strategic accounts at Hilton Worldwide Sales, where she will oversee the growth of the group business segment for all Hilton brands. and oversees a total account management approach to...