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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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17:10

Convene Talk: How Medical Meetings Adapted: Lessons...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/05/16

In this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how medical associations like the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists adapted during COVID-19 and continue to evolve. From virtual education and subject-matter expert access to hybrid programming, cost-saving strategies, and the growing importance of captioning and flexibility, this discussion unpacks the long-term shifts reshaping medical events. Links:·

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6:25

Convene Article: Expert Tips for Better Virtual...

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2025/05/14

Organizational behavior expert Andrew Brodsky on why it’s worth your time to think more deliberately about how you use technology to communicate.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: Expert Tips for Better Virtual Communication: https://www.pcma.org/expert-tips-for-better-virtual-communication/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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15:34

Convene Talk: What TED’s Turbulent 2025 Says About...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how external disruptions — from global tariffs to political chaos — seep into even the most elite events. Using insights from TED 2025, they reflect on the increasing pressure planners face to create immersive experiences while attendees juggle external crises. Plus, they unpack how space design, flexibility, and changing destination choices are shaping the future of events. Links:·

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9:37

Convene Article: Rearchitecting a Trade Show

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/05/07

A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: Rearchitecting a Trade Show: https://www.pcma.org/rearchitect-trade-show/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: https://x.com/pcmaconvene

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22:18

Convene Talk: How Safety, Politics, and Perception...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks a new research report from Destinations International and Future Partners that explores how perceptions around safety, politics, and social issues are increasingly influencing destination choices. Hear how planners and attendees are reacting to shifting societal pressures, weather risks, and global sentiment — and what it could mean for the future of events in the U.S. and abroad. Links:·

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7:17

Convene Article: Addressing ‘Prolifically...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/04/30

The most commonly wasted foods are bread, pastries, and fruit — a great place for planners to begin developing food-waste prevention practices.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: Addressing ‘Prolifically Problematic’ Food Waste at Meetings: https://www.pcma.org/prolific-food-waste-at-meetings/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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10:21

Convene Article: Unlocking the Event Housing Block...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/04/23

This episode has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Learn more at GoToLouisville.com/meeting-planners/.Over this past year, representatives from major hotel brands and housing services providers met for three PCMA roundtable conversations to discuss housing booking challenges — and potential solutions.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: Unlocking the Event Housing Block Dilemma:

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19:17

Convene Talk: Should Events Go on After a Natural...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/04/18

As climate-related disasters grow more frequent, event organizers face difficult decisions: Should you still host your event in an affected area? In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore how planners can support recovery efforts—ethically and effectively—through respectful communication, timing, and community engagement. Links:· https://nonprofitquarterly.org/an-awp-conference-in-the-wake-of-climate-disaster/ Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Meet

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5:09

Convene Article: The Secret to This Tech Conference’s...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/04/16

CodeMash’s move to make the tech conference more accessible and affordable led to a family-friendly event that spawned the spin-off KidzMash just for attendees' children.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: The Secret to This Tech Conference’s Exponential Growth: https://www.pcma.org/secret-codemash-tech-conferences-exponential-growth/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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12:48

Convene Article: Events Professionals Offer Advice on...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/04/09

As record-breaking temperatures reach unprecedented levels, event organizers — and their participants — will have to take extra precautions to keep everyone cool, and safe.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: Events Professionals Offer Advice on Meeting in Extreme Heat: https://www.pcma.org/events-professionals-offer-advice-meeting-in-heat/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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12:04

Convene Article: Harnessing the Energy of ‘Unlike Minds’

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Energy Disruptors: UNITE is an immersive energy sector summit that aims to bring together diverse voices — along with an unexpected infusion of the arts — to spark change.Written and read by Casey Gale, former managing editor at Convene.Read the Article: Harnessing the Energy of ‘Unlike Minds’: https://www.pcma.org/energy-disruptors-unite-summit-diverse-voices/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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29:18

Convene Series: Beyond the AI Hype: How Businesses...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/03/20

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.AI is everywhere, but is it truly driving business transformation? In this episode, Augusto Salvatto explores the gap between AI hype and real-world impact, the importance of machine learning over generative AI, and how organizations can take practical steps to adopt AI strategically. Follow Convene:LinkedIn:

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Convene Series: Unlocking AI’s Potential for Events -...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/03/13

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Chantal Sturk-Nadeau and Veemal Gungadin break down key findings from the most recent Pulse Check survey (at the time of recording the working title was State of AI in Business Events 2025 report), including AI adoption trends, the "efficiency trap," and how event planners can shift from

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35:44

Convene Series: AI for Associations - Paula Rowntree...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/02/27

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, we explore with Paula Rowntree, Head of Events at the Australian Psychological Society, the evolving role of AI in associations—how it’s reshaping member engagement, streamlining operations, and unlocking new revenue streams.Follow Convene:LinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters:

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Convene Series: Designing Inclusive Events with AI -...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/02/20

This season has been kindly sponsored by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit discoverPHL.com to start planning your next life sciences meeting.In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Nick Borelli and Zoe Moore explore how AI can help event professionals design more inclusive experiences. From addressing intersectionality to overcoming unconscious bias, they share strategies for fostering accessibility, belonging, and equity in event planning, with the support of AI.Follow

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