Meetings Industry Forecast: Human-Centered and Fueled by Tech
Our forecasts on lodging, travel, exhibitions, and more are filled with news of technological change — which doesn't eclipse the very human art of bringing people together.
3 Global Meetings Honored for Their Legacy Initiatives
Three global associations were awarded grants from ICCA and Best Cities Alliance for innovation and excellence in making a lasting mark outside their meetings' walls.
How Convention Centers Are Responding to Homelessness
Convention centers sit in the middle of the tension between homeless individuals and meeting attendee perceptions. But when it comes to lending a helping hand, here is a long list of centers who refuse to be bystanders.
3 Ideas for Economical Centerpieces
Instead of pricier floral arrangements, why not try a few food-related options?
1-Question Survey: Should We Ask Attendees to Put Away Their Phones?
Smartphones distract users and those around them. Should speakers ask that they be put away?
Survey: Has Homelessness Changed How You Make Decisions About Your Meeting?
In our October issue, Convene will be reporting on the issue of homelessness through the lens of the meetings and events industry — and we'd like to hear from you.
Best in Show 2018
Celebrating the best of the events industry, including top venues, ideas and experiences from all across the world.
20 Thought Leaders Told Us What They Think About How the Industry is Getting Better
From changes in technology to the re-classification of 'business events,' here's what 20 thought leaders had to say about the evolution of the meetings & events industry.
Questioning the Q&A
Author Daniel Pink said he started to figure out “intuitively” as a speaker a few years ago that the traditional format of presentation followed by a Q&A was not the best way to end a session. Here's what he does instead.
The Worst Time of Day for Productivity
An excerpt from Daniel Pink's "When" discusses the dangers of the "trough," a lull in the afternoon where productivity reaches an all-time low.
