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PCMA Convene Podcast

PCMA Convene Magazine

Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events. Join the Convene editors as we dive into the latest topics of interest to — and some flying under the radar of — the business events community.

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18:38

Convene Talk: Travel’s Talent Crunch: How Events Can...

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2025/10/24

The travel industry is booming—but a World Travel & Tourism Council report warns of a 43 million-person workforce shortfall in the next decade. What does that mean for meetings and events? The Convene team digs into where the pinch is already showing, why service roles can’t be automated away, and how pipelines—student outreach, paid apprenticeships, and clearer career paths—can attract new talent. Links:· WTTC: Travel is booming, but it needs workers:

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9:44

Convene Article: An Early Adopter’s Approach for...

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2025/10/22

When it comes to using AI-generated tools, discipline and focus are powerful things, says entrepreneur and speaker Princess Castleberry.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: An Early Adopter’s Approach for Reining in AI: https://www.pcma.org/reining-in-ai/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium:

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15:17

Convene Talk: Too Many Industry Events? Why Planners...

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2025/10/17

As the events calendar fills up with global trade shows, familiar debates resurface: Are there simply too many industry events — or just not enough of the right ones? Convene editors break down insights from a recent article on the topic, discuss how event models may be due for a rethink, and explore why niche, purpose-built gatherings may hold the key to more meaningful industry connections. Links:· Both Planners and Suppliers Agree: There Are Too Many Industry Events:

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9:30

Convene Article: Science Conferences Bucking the Trend

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2025/10/15

Record attendance at two major global scientific conferences — despite domestic funding cuts and travel headaches for international attendees — demonstrates the resilience of the scientific community and strategic thinking on the part of organizers.Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.Read the Article: Science Conferences Bucking the Trend: https://www.pcma.org/science-conferences-bucking-the-trend/Follow Convene:LinkedIn:

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11:18

Convene Article: Reaching Your Sustainability Goals...

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2025/10/08

A panel of experts offer their advice on how to write RFPs that enable planners and their partner venues to collaborate on producing events with a smaller footprint.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: Reaching Your Sustainability Goals Starts With Your RFP: https://www.pcma.org/reaching-sustainability-goals-starts-with-rfp/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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6:30

Convene Article: How the Society of Women Engineers...

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2025/10/01

This 50,000-member association designed a record-breaking annual conference by focusing on inclusivity and safety.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: How the Society of Women Engineers Earned a Gold Award for Events: https://www.pcma.org/society-of-women-engineers-is-embracing-diversity/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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21:41

Convene Talk: SXSW 2026 Without a Convention Center:...

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2025/09/26

How do you reimagine a city-wide icon when its central venue is gone? In this Convene Talk, the team unpacks SXSW 2026 and its pivot to badge-specific neighborhoods across Austin. We dig into why constraints spark creativity, what “villages” mean for brand activations and attendee flow, how to balance strategy vs. serendipity, and whether asking attendees to set goals up front is fair. Links:· Four Insights on SXSW’s Evolving Brand Activation Landscape for 2026:

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22:55

Convene Series: How LA Tourism Champions DEI: Adam...

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2025/09/25

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.What does it take to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into the DNA of a destination? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Adam Burke, President & CEO of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, shares how LA is leveraging its diversity to create opportunities for small, diverse-owned businesses through initiatives like Empower LA. From breaking down barriers to entry and

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9:15

Convene Article: What Planners Need to Know About...

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2025/09/24

Both employers and job candidates are using AI resources to streamline the hiring process — but sometimes this can backfire.Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.Read the Article: What Planners Need to Know About Using AI in the Hiring Process: https://www.pcma.org/using-ai-in-hiring-process/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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17:02

Convene Series: From Compliance to Inclusion: Frank...

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2025/09/18

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.Accessibility isn’t just about ramps and elevators anymore — it starts long before attendees arrive onsite. In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Frank M. Wächter breaks down what the European Accessibility Act (EAA) means for event professionals, why inclusive digital touchpoints are essential, and how small changes like color contrast and clear headings can make a big impact. From

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9:21

Convene Article: Can Work Be Fun?

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2025/09/17

Bree Groff’s book Today Was Fun explores how maximizing joy at work leads to a team culture that fosters intentionality, care, and courtesy.Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.Read the Article: Can Work Be Fun?: https://www.pcma.org/can-work-be-fun/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine X:

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20:01

Convene Talk: Fyre Festival 2 Fizzles: Lessons in...

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2025/09/12

Remember Fyre Festival? It tried to make a comeback. In this Convene Talk, the team breaks down the short, doomed saga of “Fyre Festival 2”—from phantom venues to a surprise eBay fire-sale—and what it reveals about influencer hype, ethics, and the critical role of professional event planning. We contrast Fyre’s spin with Burning Man’s radical transparency, revisit the Andy King debate, and explore how AI deepfakes are fueling a new wave of fake events.Links:· Is Fyre Festival 2

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40:27

Convene Series: How Radical Joy Shaped the WorldPride...

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2025/09/11

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.What does it take to design an event that is both unapologetically political and profoundly celebratory? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Natalie Thompson, Valerie Sumner, and Roberta Sumner share how they created a safe, inclusive, and joyful space at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference. From wellness rooms and volunteer programs to drag performances and community-driven

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Convene Article: CSR Professionals Survey the...

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2025/09/10

A recent survey reveals how corporate citizenship professionals are adjusting to DEI backlash while remaining true to their company’s commitment to its values.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: CSR Professionals Survey the Political Landscape for DEI: https://www.pcma.org/csr-professionals-weigh-in-on-dei-politics/ Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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18:36

Convene Talk: When Weird Works (and When It Doesn’t):...

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2025/09/05

What happens when researchers trade lecture halls for campgrounds, five-minute rhymed papers, and walk-up songs? In this Convene Talk, the editorial team unpacks a recent Nature article on the “Woodstock of Biology” — a freewheeling festival near Prague that pushes the boundaries of what a scientific conference can be. From playful formats and outdoor experiments to questions about inclusivity, outcomes, and design principles like MAYA (“most advanced yet acceptable”), we ask: when does

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29:20

Convene Series: How Events Can Foster Belonging in...

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2025/09/04

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.In this powerful episode, Cameron Curtis, Executive Director of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association, joins the Convene Podcast to unpack the tangible ways that inclusion, safety, and allyship show up in real-world event planning. From confronting fear of DEI backlash to rethinking how we communicate with venues and attendees, Cameron offers practical guidance and hopeful perspective

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9:18

Convene Article: ‘We’re Not Changing What We Do’:...

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2025/09/03

How DEI is embedded in Minneapolis’ DNA and blueprint for future growth and why other destinations — and the events ecosystem — need to better convey the business case for diversity.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: ‘We’re Not Changing What We Do’: Standing Strong Amidst DEI Backlash: https://www.pcma.org/minneapolis-not-changing-what-we-do/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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Convene Series: Designing for Belonging with Devon...

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2025/08/28

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Anaheim. Go to VisitAnaheim.org/meetings to learn more.In this episode, event strategist and inclusion expert Devon Montgomery Pasha shares why designing for belonging goes far beyond accessibility checklists. She unpacks how empathy-based planning, value-driven data, and asking the right questions—not just demographic ones—can radically transform your events. From registration forms to post-event analysis, Devon offers practical strategies and

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Convene Article: How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive...

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2025/08/27

While some companies are backing off DEI, the outdoor retailer makes inclusivity a through line at its internal events.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: How REI Co-Op’s Events Are Inclusive in Nature: https://www.pcma.org/rei-coop-events-are-inclusive-in-nature/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene Medium:

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27:42

Convene Talk: From Pledges to Action: What Two...

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2025/08/22

In this Convene Talk, the editorial team unpacks the Honeycomb Strategies State of the Sustainable Events Industry: Summer 2025 Trends & Risks Report and the Convene 4 Climate inaugural report, comparing their insights on KPIs, mentorship, supply chain ethics, and the shift toward measuring positive impact. From innovative tools like the Sustainable Traveler Impact Companion System to the role of trust and local sourcing, this discussion explores where the industry is making progress —

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