News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Want to Be More Productive? Science Says Stop Setting So Many (Darned) Deadlines. The key,...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Mercedes Miller and Cookie Smoak The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced that Mercedes Miller will succeed Cookie Smoak as its new president upon Smoak’s retirement on Sept....
Next Gen Leaders Speak Up: Their Future in Focus

Next Gen Leaders Speak Up: Their Future in Focus

What can we do to keep the next generation of event professionals in the industry? What do they need to thrive? At Convening Leaders 2024, we invited 50 of these emerging leaders to take part in an open, honest, and future-focused conversation about the business...
Behind a Winning “Coolest Thing” Contest

Behind a Winning “Coolest Thing” Contest

Now in its second year, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association’s competition is a helpful advocacy and outreach tool. Associations looking to expand their advocacy efforts and building public awareness have known that one popular move is to create a...