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Ideas This Week on the Convene Podcast: Navigating Political Disruption and the Skills Event Leaders Need in 2026
From how meeting planners outmaneuvered political and economic upheaval to insights from the 2026 Skills Horizon on leading through a “decade of disorientation” — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
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How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste
Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But research demonstrates that when planners and venues work together, the result can be a win-win-win: less food waste, improved efficiency, and better bottom lines all around.
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BAMID (Bay Area Meetings Industry Day) 2026
This year, PCMA Northern California Chapter is coming together with Society for Sustainable Events (SFSE) in support of Earth Day and SF Climate Week. Our industry has influence. Our gatherings have impact. And when we align around collective action, we can move the needle. Together with fellow Northern California association chapters, enjoy a reception and lunch with Bay Area Who’s Who and celebrate a PCMA Pillar Award honoree, while we focus on something bigger than ourselves.
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Calling out to our PCMA Next Gen Community! (Those 32 years of age or younger in the industry.)
Join a private virtual think tank session with our PCMA SWP Next Gen peers to get honest about life in the events industry, swap career strategies, and build relationships with peers. Walk away with connections, clarity and a community that will grow with you! This is our inaugural webinar hosted by the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Next Gen Committee and we are starting by listening and gathering feedback from this community to better understand the challenges, build conversations, and create momentum. As a value add of your membership, this is a complimentary webinar. But you must request an invite to get the webinar invite.
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