Convening Leaders 2026 Kicks Off

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...
Trevor Noah Wants to Tell You a Story

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

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...