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Exclusive Perks for Your Next Meeting in Tampa Bay

by Aidan | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized

Smart Savings: When meeting professionals secure the Tampa Convention Center during eligible months, Visit Tampa Bay will pay the initial venue deposit at contract signing. As if 361 days of sunshine, an average temperature of 73 degrees, and one of the “Best Airports...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Navigating Political Disruption and the Skills Event Leaders Need in 2026

by Aidan | Apr 10, 2026 | Uncategorized

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: How 3 Different Meetings Outmaneuvered Shifting Political Winds Budget cuts, visa headaches, and a six-week government shutdown in the U.S. proved to be no match for STEM and government meeting planners —...

Designing for Discovery: The Disney Playbook Your Event is Missing

by Aidan | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

By Rich Vallaster, CEM, QAS, AAiP | Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Engagement | Momentive Software What if the problem isn’t that younger attendees don’t value trade shows… but that we are designing experiences they were never going to engage with...

CEMA Connects: What 1000+ Attendees Reveal About Event Trust

by Aidan | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

CEMA Connects: What 1000+ Attendees Reveal About Event Trust What does trust really look like at events? Invision surveyed over 1,000 attendees to find out. Evan Strange and Sam Rudelich break down the findings from the 2026 Business of Experiential Report and what...

Industry Spotlight: ITA Group

by Aidan | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Learn more about Marriott Bonvoy Events Marriott Bonvoy Events About Marriott International offers the industry’s most powerful and diverse portfolio, featuring more than 30 leading brands and nearly 9,700 properties across 143 countries and territories. This global...