Season 10 of the Convene Podcast shows how F&B has evolved from a meal break to become an essential part of the attendee experience and a reflection of the host organization’s values.

International compliance is a grey and complex area for medical meeting planners, adding layers of work on top of the rigors of their role. Here’s how they hashed that out during a focus group session at Convening Leaders 2026 — along with some recommended solutions and some resources underway that will provide clarity.

Are you running a growth strategy for your event or a replacement strategy?

From how the Net Zero Conference embedded sustainability into every element of its design, to Mark Adams’ case for why community — not content — represents the next big opportunity for business events — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

The Professional TrailBuilders Association joined with American Trails to host the latest International Trails Summit, bringing together more than 850 industry professionals for three days in Madison, Wisconsin.

From why event codes of conduct should go beyond compliance, to Laura Nelson’s guidance on sober‑inclusive, wellness‑forward design, to Pauline Nguyen’s insights on self‑leadership and emotional resilience — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

Great hospitality doesn’t have to cost a lot. Sometimes a simple, intentional gesture can be the most powerful.

The Savannah Bananas recently inked a deal with ESPN, ABC, and Disney+ to stream 25 games in 2026 — proof of their large and growing fan base. Here’s how events can take a page from their marketing playbook to cultivate a strong following.

From the teamwork and experimentation behind a Convening Leaders 2026 Spark Hackathon win, how ACLM created a large-scale culinary activation, to Natalie Dau’s blueprint for high‑performance leadership — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how events can foster civility in a polarized world, to ReFED’s Jacquelyn Chi’s practical strategies for reducing food waste, to Chef Alexa Williams’ journey from Philabundance Community Kitchen to a leading Philadelphia restaurant — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From a new partnership helping Philadelphia hospitality students access career pathways, to MeetDenmark’s playbook for low‑carbon catering and insights from Convene 4 Climate’s foundational partners — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

From how an artist-in-residence deepened engagement at an association meeting, to Chef Andrew Cooper’s approach to reducing food waste, to key takeaways from Convene 4 Climate on collaboration and measurement — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.