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5 Ways Bystanders Can Respond to Harassment
With anti-Asian American racism on the rise, Hollaback!, a nonprofit organization fighting harassment of all kinds, has seen a big uptick in requests for corporate training, and offers these tips on how to safely intervene when you witness such confrontations.
Avoiding Climate Doomism
Atmospheric scientist Michael Mann has written a new book on climate change, and it’s cause for some optimism — if we can pair agency with urgency, and individual with collective action.
Hospitality Helping Hands Has Far Reach
A small group of Convening Leaders participants made a positive impact on a tiny village in Uganda while flexing their creative muscles on screen.
Our Picks for the Business Event Trends of 2021
The editors of Convene looked back over 2020, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2021?
Using Swag to Bring a ‘Physical Dimension’ to Virtual Events
During the pandemic, swag is playing a bigger role in the events space, helping organizers create tangible connections with virtual audiences — and provide ‘a bit of joy.’
Three ‘Incredible Impacts’ Honored for Legacy Programs
ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance awarded three associations for events they held in 2018 and 2019 that left a lasting impact on sustainability, accessibility, ecology — and people in their host destinations.
Convention Centers Continue to Serve Communities
During the pandemic — and now hurricane season — convention centers are providing their spaces and meals to local populations in need.
How Will Our Future, Post-Pandemic Cities Take Shape?
Some initiatives are pointing the way to greener, healthier, more resilient — and more equitable — cities.
Go LIVE Together Reaches Fundraising Milestone and Creates Toolkit
The coalition advocating for the protection of the events industry announced it has raised more than $500,000 and has drawn up a letter for industry members to sign to demonstrate support.
Inaugural Black Birders Week Sparks Additional Initiatives
A weeklong digital event created in response to a racist encounter has led to more efforts to expand opportunities for people of color in the conservation field.
Virtual Pride Events Will Focus on Black Lives Matter
Organizers of Pride virtual events this month say the social unrest and protests over the deaths of George Floyd and other Black people by the police will be an important part of their message and programs.
National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Chairman: ‘Our Nation Is at Odds’
Jason Dunn used the current historic moment of social unrest to spotlight how the economic fallout from COVID-19 has pushed off to the side the industry’s diversity efforts.