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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Using AI to Improve Registration and Leading with Empathy with Jahkini Bisselink

by Aidan | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches How Spark can help planners combat the late registration trend by uncovering patterns in their own registration data and finding ways to spur...

Ready, Set, GROW! How to Thrive with IAEE

by Aidan | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE Are you ready to discover everything your IAEE membership has to offer? Whether you’re just beginning your journey with the association or looking to deepen your engagement in the new year, the upcoming...

More Time for Being Human

by Aidan | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

When planners build restorative breaks into meetings, participants thrive, writes author and design strategist Natalie Nixon. Here, an attendee at the Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building. Creativity and design strategist Natalie Nixon, the president of Figure...

Meetings with Heart & Soul: Why Albuquerque Inspires Deeply Connected Events

by Aidan | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

Downtown Albuquerque’s Convention Center pairs walkable convenience with flexible space and seamless access for productive meetings. In Albuquerque, meetings don’t just fill calendars—they create connection. Rooted in true Southwest heart and soul, the city offers...

Meet in Bellevue and Discover the Best of the Pacific Northwest

by Aidan | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized

Scenic and sparkling, Bellevue offers meeting goers a memorable destination. Surrounded by the pristine beauty of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountain range, Bellevue, Washington is an idyllic Pacific Northwest destination. And as an affordable meeting spot that’s as...