by Aidan | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Edmonton Convention Centre’s atrium is topped with Canada’s largest rooftop solar array. A decade ago, RFPs that included questions about sustainability were “incredibly rare,” said Melissa Radu, the executive director of stewardship for Explore Edmonton, the...
by Aidan | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recent surveys paint a gloomy picture of leaders’ expectations. But before tightening belts or praying to the AI gods, think about a bigger strategy. Optimism. Remember that? According to various surveys, leaders were overflowing with it six months ago. A CEO survey...
by Aidan | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Don’t think that you can be productive eight hours in a row,” Max Ohlenschlager told attendees at the most recent PCMA EMEA virtual Meet-Up. When Max Ohlenschlager spoke during the April PCMA EMEA virtual Meet-Up (can be viewed on demand by PCMA members), he packed a...
by Aidan | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Corporate sustainability is firmly rooted in the U.S., according to a new report. Just hours after he was inaugurated on Jan. 20, President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate change, and in March, the U.S. rejected the...
by Aidan | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
A rendering of the new Austin Convention Center highlights its immersion in nature. Courtesy LMN/Page Joint Venture Nearly 15 years ago, in a Convene story about the future of convention centers, architect Mark Reddington, a partner at Seattle-based LMN Architects,...
by Aidan | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Discover why there’s no better meetings destination than the vibrant—and growing—city of Columbus. If you haven’t been to Columbus, Ohio, lately, it’s time for a visit. Named America’s fastest-growing city by Forbes, Columbus offers diverse cultural experiences, a...