News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

Learnings From AIM Group International’s Sustainability Report

The professional congress organizer’s sustainability framework includes three pillars: environmental, social, and governance.

BY Casey Gale July 22, 2024

Māori Values Shine at Media Conference in New Zealand

How the hosts of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) conference in Christchurch rooted Māori values and scholarship into the conference experience.

BY Barbara Palmer July 17, 2024

Is Booking Event Guest Rooms Now a Family Affair?

A member of the PCMA Catalyst Community asked for suggestions for what to do when an event attendee wants to book multiple guest rooms in the event’s hotel block for extended family.

BY Convene Editors July 15, 2024

It’s Time to Harness AI for Event Success

Event professionals must embrace AI now to stay ahead of competition, according to speakers at an AI-focused ECEF session in May. Here’s how.

BY Vanessa Page July 15, 2024

5 Events Industry Predictions

Trade-show organizer Greg Topalian looked back at trends he predicted a decade ago and offered five more for the next 10 years during his presentation at ECEF.

BY Michelle Russell July 10, 2024

The Power of the Perfect Conference Closing

Behavioral science expert Dominic Thurbon on why the last hour of your event is so important to its success — and how he thinks you should use it.

BY Barbara Palmer July 8, 2024

Rethinking Award Presentations

It’s important to recognize those who make significant contributions to our communities — and engage our audiences while doing so.

BY Dave Lutz, CMP July 8, 2024

Indy Airport Spotlights Diverse Artists With Disabilities

This spring, the Indianapolis Airport Authority joined forces with the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) for the second year to display art crafted by local individuals with disabilities.

BY Casey Gale July 5, 2024

Sky’s the Limit at Pyrotechnics Convention

Fireworks — and industry issues, government regulations, new technologies, and more — light up the American Pyrotechnics Association Annual Meeting & Convention.

BY Casey Gale July 1, 2024

The End of Third-Party Cookies: What Event Marketers Need to Know

While there have always been discrepancies between real and reported conversions in analytics platforms, that gap has widened considerably and likely for good. Where do you go from here?

BY Ben McRae June 28, 2024

‘Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety’

Matt Kalb led edUcon participants in two interactive sessions on how to prevent burnout while creating work environments where failure is embraced as a learning opportunity. He also explained what a study on 1-percent milk consumption has to do with promoting a healthier workplace.

BY Michelle Russell June 26, 2024

Practicing Self-Promotion

Marketing and communications expert Sherron Washington shared instantly actionable advice on elevating your personal brand — which is especially important for remote workers — during her two PCMA edUcon sessions June 24.

BY Casey Gale June 24, 2024

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