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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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9:37

Convene Article: An Artist in Residence Inspired...

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2026/02/25

How a First Nations artist’s live carving sparked a four-day-long conversation at an International Academy of Trial Lawyers meeting.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: An Artist in Residence Inspired Deeper Connections at This Association’s Annual Meeting: https://www.pcma.org/artist-in-residence-inspired-deeper-connections/ Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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25:56

Convene Interview: Collective Intelligence, Net Zero...

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2026/02/20

Innovation expert Peter Baeck joins the Convene Podcast to unpack how collective intelligence, hybrid human–AI collaboration, and ambitious net zero goals can reshape business events. Discover how to move beyond basic sustainability, rebuild trust, and design events that become real catalysts for climate action and community impact. Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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45:55

Convene Series: Rethinking Event F&B: Waste,...

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2026/02/19

This season has been kindly sponsored by Louisville Tourism. Go to GoToLouisville.com/meet to learn more.Food and beverage (F&B) remain the biggest line item in most event budgets — and the first place planners hope to cut. In this conversation Eating at a Meeting host Tracy Stuckrath joins us to unpack how to move beyond “cost per plate” and start measuring real F&B value. Tracy shares data-driven strategies to right-size orders, reduce food waste, and negotiate smarter with

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3:45

Convene Article: A Connection-Building Exercise That...

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2026/02/18

In keeping with its goal of having participants reimagine the traditional conference model, the inaugural The Conference for Conferences kicked off with an offbeat icebreaker.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: A Connection-Building Exercise That Draws Out Event Participants: https://www.pcma.org/how-to-create-connections-at-events/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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8:46

Convene Article: Fixing a Broken Conference Model

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2026/02/11

At The Conference for Conferences, participants explored what events rooted in participant experience and connection could look like.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: Fixing a Broken Conference Model: https://www.pcma.org/fixing-a-broken-conference-model/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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7:50

Convene Article: This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine...

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2026/02/04

How a national leadership conference amplifies the impact of a powerful network of Black Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: This Biennial Meeting Is a Divine Collaboration: https://www.pcma.org/divine-nine-conference/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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11:56

Convene Article: How to Make Subvention Programs Work...

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2026/01/28

A recent study shows that the current funding model to encourage group business falls short in significant areas beyond economics.Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.Read the Article: How to Make Subvention Programs Work Harder: https://www.pcma.org/hov-destinations-can-work-with-groups-on-subvention/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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24:36

Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] Leading with...

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2026/01/23

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, global foresight leader Jahkini Bisselink shares actionable insights on creating authentic connections, bridging generational gaps, and balancing technology with human interaction. From the concept of Kletzkassa (or chit chat counters) to mutual mentorship and digital etiquette, discover strategies to foster trust and inclusion in a rapidly changing world.Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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6:56

Convene Article: Using AI to Minimize Registration...

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2026/01/21

How Spark can help planners combat the late registration trend by uncovering patterns in their own registration data and finding ways to spur prospective audiences to action.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: Using AI to Minimize Registration Data Headaches: pcma.org/using-ai-registration-data/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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27:35

Convene Talk: Meetings Market Survey 2025: Insights...

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2026/01/16

In this episode, the Editors unpack the findings of Convene’s annual Meetings Market Survey, revealing how planners are navigating 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and evolving expectations around DEI and sustainability. Discover why business models are shifting, how AI adoption is creating both opportunities and divides, and what planners predict for 2026. Links:· What’s Next?: https://www.pcma.org/whats-next-33nd-mms/· HBR: Leaders Assume Employees Are

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Convene Article: How Convening Leaders 2026 Is...

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2026/01/14

Thanks to a combination of careful planning and strategic partnerships, PCMA’s annual meeting keeps raising its own standards for event sustainability.Written and read by Kate Mulcrone, digital managing editor at Convene.Read the Article: How Convening Leaders 2026 Is Embracing Sustainability: pcma.org/convening-leaders-2026-embracing-sustainability/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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17:17

Convene Interview [CL26 SPECIAL] Designing Dynamic...

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2025/12/22

In this episode, Devon Montgomery Pasha, the digital experience host for PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, shares her vision for creating an intentional, immersive virtual environment. She explains how her SPARK methodology, rooted in empathy-driven design, shaped the digital experience and reveals how participants can feel connected, activated, and inspired—no matter where they are in the world.Register to attend Convening Leaders 2026: https://conveningleaders.org/ Follow Convene:LinkedIn:

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22:37

Convene Talk: Connecting the Dots at Convening...

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2025/12/19

In this episode, the Convene editorial team previews the main stage lineup at Convening Leaders 2026 — including The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes, organizational psychologist Adam Grant, actress and entrepreneur Tabitha Brown, and comedian and bestselling author Trevor Noah. They explore how these keynotes and their talks will shape the rest of the conversations in Philadelphia. Links:· Joining the Dots With Zanny Minton Beddoes:

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9:50

Convene Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet...

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2025/12/17

More new-build and convention center renovations are designed for integration into the larger community, creating mixed-use spaces for convention-goers and locals alike.Written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.Read the Article: Convention Centers Designed to Meet Local and Group Needs: https://www.pcma.org/meeting-different-needs-convention-centers/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram:

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Convene Series: Tahira Endean on Measuring Joy,...

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2025/12/11

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.In this season finale, Tahira Endean — change management facilitator, author, speaker, university instructor, and curator of IMEX’s education program — shares why joy deserves a place among event KPIs. She explains how measuring joy can reveal true attendee engagement, how creative design can foster belonging, and why leading change with courage matters more than ever for event professionals

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10:18

Convene Article: Budgeting for the New Normal

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2025/12/10

A recent PCMA Institute webinar offered strategies for managing expenses in the current market and budgeting for the coming year.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: Budgeting for the New Normal: https://www.pcma.org/budgeting-for-the-new-normal/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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39:31

Convene Series: Rethinking Sponsorships and...

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2025/12/04

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.Sponsorship and exhibition models are evolving fast — and the old “pay-to-play” mindset no longer cuts it. In this episode, Sean Soth, President at Hi-Fidelity Group, Inc., and Dan Cole, Sr. Director, Exposition Sales at AVIXA’s InfoComm, share how event professionals can meet sponsors’ rising ROI expectations, design bespoke activations, and strengthen long-term partnerships through data,

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Convene Article: What Science Has to Say About How to...

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2025/12/03

The evidence is mounting that leaning too heavily on AI can affect our ability to think critically and retain information. Here’s how to stay in the driver’s seat.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.Read the Article: What Science Has to Say About How to Use AI: https://www.pcma.org/what-science-has-to-say-about-using-ai/Follow Convene:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/ YouTube:

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20:44

Convene Talk: The Stories We Loved in 2025: Fast...

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2025/11/28

In this episode, the Convene Editors are swapping their favorite Convene stories from 2025 — from events that redefined attendee engagement to stories that challenged how we think about inclusion, accessibility, and workplace culture. Join Jen, Michelle, Barbara, and Kate for a behind-the-scenes look at the reporting that inspired them most — and a glimpse at what’s next for Convene. Links:· Fast Company’s Secret to Event Success: Fast Tracks With Top Innovators:

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Convene Series: Michelle Mason on Rebuilding...

PCMA Convene Podcast ·

2025/11/27

This season has been kindly sponsored by Visit Spokane. Go to VisitSpokane.com to learn more.Associations are under pressure to grow revenue, retain members, and stay relevant—often with fewer resources and more uncertainty. In this conversation, ASAE President & CEO Michelle Mason explains why the old business model is over and what’s working now: prioritizing retention, listening to the real “voice of the member,” reading behavioral data (not just surveys), and designing hybrid,

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