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Article: Grounds for Gathering

Saison 1 · Épisode 117

mercredi 29 avril 2026 • Durée 04:33

This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to co-locate their annual event with a trade show, doubling the educational and networking opportunities for attendees.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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Grounds for Gathering: https://www.pcma.org/grounds-for-gathering/

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Talk: How Geopolitics, Travel Disruptions, and Rising Costs Are Reshaping Global Meetings

Saison 1 · Épisode 93

vendredi 24 avril 2026 • Durée 22:29

Travel volatility, geopolitics, and safety concerns are changing how meetings are planned. The Convene team discusses what it means for planners, destinations, and the future of global events.

Links:

· Rotary Convention Moves From Honolulu to Dubai to Barcelona: https://meetings.skift.com/2026/04/15/rotary-convention-moves-from-honolulu-to-dubai-to-barcelona/

· Think Airfares Are High? Brace Yourself for Bag Fees and Fuel Surcharges.: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/travel/airfare-bag-fees-fuel-surcharges.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.VTGc.XWa_FKvDykjM&smid=nytcore-ios-share

· PCMA 2026 Outlook Report: https://www.pcma.org/pcma-insights/

· Airfare Hikes Are Another Blow to Strained Meeting Budgets: https://meetings.skift.com/2026/03/25/airfare-hikes-are-another-blow-to-strained-meeting-budgets/?utm_source=ask_skift

· Trump slump? Attendance plummets at some science meetings, but others hold steady: https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-slump-attendance-plummets-some-science-meetings-others-hold-steady

· War in Iran Likely to Impact Summer Travel Costs: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-04-11/war-in-iran-likely-to-impact-summer-travel-costs-video

Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events

Saison 1 · Épisode 116

mercredi 22 avril 2026 • Durée 08:25

Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening General Session that acknowledges the challenges your community is experiencing while also uplifting them may require more than a nice speech by an earnest speaker. For the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, it took a primal scream — and a few animals.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events: https://www.pcma.org/setting-the-stage/

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Interview: Nir Hindie on How an Artist Mindset Can Transform Events, Leadership, and Innovation

Saison 1 · Épisode 24

vendredi 17 avril 2026 • Durée 30:35

In this Interview, deputy editor Barbara Palmer talks with Nir Hindie, entrepreneur, educator, and creator of the Business Artistry leadership approach ahead of his keynote at Convening LATAM. They explore how an artist’s mindset can transform events, leadership, and business culture. Nir shares why creativity alone isn’t enough — and how designing for emotion, meaning, and human experience can turn events into moments people truly remember.

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Article: ‘Disagree With Ideas, Don’t Dehumanize People’

Saison 1 · Épisode 115

mercredi 15 avril 2026 • Durée 17:14

A new movement to give people tools to have more productive and humane disagreements is gaining ground.

Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene.

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‘Disagree With Ideas, Don’t Dehumanize People’: https://www.pcma.org/disagree-with-ideas-dont-dehumanize-people/

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Interview: The Decade of Disorientation - What Event Leaders Need from the 2026 Skills Horizon

Saison 1 · Épisode 23

vendredi 10 avril 2026 • Durée 23:56

In this Interview, we talk with Dr Sandra Peter and Dr Kai Riemer, co-authors of the 2026 Skills Horizon report, about why we have entered a “decade of disorientation” and what that means for event leaders. Ahead of their keynote at Convening APAC, they explore values and trust shifts, four key clashes, the “blobs” of future skills, and what grounded leadership looks like now.

Links:

Download The 2026 Skills Horizon: https://plus.sydney.edu.au/horizon/

Sydney Executive Plus, The University of Sydney Business School: https://plus.sydney.edu.au/

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Article: How 3 Different Meetings Outmaneuvered Shifting Political Winds

Saison 1 · Épisode 114

mercredi 8 avril 2026 • Durée 10:30

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 — and one innovative educator who understands the value of conferences.

Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.

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How 3 Different Meetings Outmaneuvered Shifting Political Winds: https://www.pcma.org/outmaneuvering-shifting-political-winds/

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Interview: Why Community Beats Content: Mark Adams on the Next Big Opportunity for Business Events

Saison 1 · Épisode 22

vendredi 3 avril 2026 • Durée 48:54

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer speaks with global innovation strategist Mark Adams, a former Chief Innovation Officer at Vice Media and longtime advisor to major brands, creators, and public figures, ahead of his Convening APAC keynote. Mark shares how his early experiences at the dawn of social media shaped his lifelong work on signal detection, network theory, and digital transformation. He breaks down why the future belongs to communities — not audiences — and explains why the events industry is now positioned for its biggest opportunity in human history.

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Article: The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk

Saison 1 · Épisode 113

mercredi 1 avril 2026 • Durée 10:43

This episode has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Learn more at visitanaheim.org/meetings.

How a sustainability event grew from a small meeting into a global gathering — and embedded its values into every facet of its design along the way.

Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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The Net Zero Conference Walks the Talk: https://www.pcma.org/net-zero-conference-design/

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