Buddhists Know a Wiser Way to Meet
I've been intrigued with Wisdom 2.0, a conference that explores the intersection of wisdom, technology, and neuroscience, since its inaugural conference in 2010.
Archives for August 2012
Independent Thinkers
Before I participated in PCMA's Independent Planner Think Tank, I thought "tank" might take on a different meaning. Not a shark tank, but maybe more like an aquarium where the fish warily circle each other.
CSR: A Love Story
When thinking about corporate social responsibility and events, one doesn’t generally picture a two-person, soap opera-esque play about love and relationships.
Supported Article Innovative Meetings
Their Own Three Words
How handwritten signs and home video changed the way the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation delivered its message at this year’s banquet.
Jason Dorsey
The author, speaker, and chief strategy officer at the Center for Generational Kinetics - who will be presenting a Convene-sponsored keynote session at DMAI’s Annual Convention this month - explains how he came to be known as the Gen Y Guy.
Smooth Meetings in Puerto Rico
"Smooth Meetings” is the phrase that the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau has adopted to represent the island as an ideal meetings destination.
'A Real-Time Megaphone'
The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report offers valuable insights into how meeting professionals can manage social media, maximizing the impact of live events.
Ping He
The director of global sourcing and partner relations for Experient - and the first-ever recipient of the Global Meetings Executive of the Year award from PCMA and IMEX - on her long journey from Mao’s Cultural Revolution to the cutting edge of international business events.
2012 Best in Show
Our readers nominated the industry’s best programs, services, and venues in 10 different categories. We culled the top five for each. Convene proudly presents the 50 best things in meetings today.
The Unplanned Life
In her new memoir, 'I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag,' event planner Jennifer Gilbert writes about what tragedy has taught her about control and letting go—at work and at home.
