A fresh take on the business events industry.

Chicago, IL
Joined April 2009
Salary is only part of the equation. That’s the story behind our October cover, Balancing Act — this year’s Convene Salary Survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to take part. Read the results: convene-digital.org/convene/… #EventProfs #PCMAConvene #SalarySurvey
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The October issue of Convene is here. Read here: convene-digital.org/convene/… Cover illustration by Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio. Art direction and design by Point Five. #PCMAConvene #EventProfs #BusinessEvents #ConveneArt
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The meeting room is no longer the main event. Inside The Vanderpump Hotel's grand opening — and why planners now want venues that create moments, not just space. Convene EIC Gabrielle Weiss reports: pcma.org/vanderpump-hotel-gr… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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The event ends. The community shouldn't. @pcmahq's new platform, Axis, is built for the 51 weeks a year you're not in the room together. How associations are rethinking community between events: pcma.org/new-axis-platform-d… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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From event manager to three-time CMO. Elizabeth Maxson (@contentful) on why #EventProfs make great marketing leaders: they understand the customer journey end to end — physical and digital. Her advice: lead with business impact. 🎧 #PCMAConvenePod: share.transistor.fm/s/a3a7e0…
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The best sessions don't talk at you. They think with you. How the Strategic Management Society built interaction into the core of every session — not the coffee break. The finale of Meetings Made Personal. pcma.org/conference-rooms-th… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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How HubSpot is designing UNBOUND's spaces to feel intimate, personalized and fun — so networking happens on purpose, not by luck. Part 2 of Meetings Made Personal: pcma.org/hubspot-meeting-net… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Your attendees can Google the content. They can't Google the room. How Beth Santos is trading generic keynotes for genuine conversation at Women in Travel Summit. Part 1 of our Meetings Made Personal series. pcma.org/women-in-travel-sum… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Mark your calendar: Tuesday, January 12. Zack Kass, former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, takes the #CL27 Main Stage for "The Next RenAIssance," a sharp, clear-eyed take on where AI goes next, and why that's still our call to make. conveningleaders.org/?utm_so…
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The tools change constantly. The fundamentals barely move. Dave Lutz, CMP, on 10 event-planning lessons that have survived 20 years — and counting. pcma.org/standing-the-test-o… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs @VelChain
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Reach is easy to buy. Credibility isn't. @FreemanCo's Kimberly Hardcastle on why the best event marketers are co-creating content with speakers and experts — not just announcing at them. The goal is borrowed trust: pcma.org/linked-in-collabora… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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From starlit dinners at historic distilleries to world-class show jumping and a jaw-dropping fireplace at the BMO Centre, Calgary serves up unforgettable moments at every turn. Experience the magic of Cowtown. 🌟 #PCMAConvene #EventProfs #BusinessEvents #MeetInCalgary
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Honoring the trailblazers redefining #BusinessEvents at #C4C! 🌍 This year’s Global Awards showcased visionary leaders in sustainability, neurodiversity, and AI—paving the way for a more inclusive, eco-friendly industry. Congratulations! #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Day 2 at #ConveningEMEA brought inspiring conversations on the future of events, the importance of philosophy, and the power of human connection through stories. Dive deeper into Ronni Abergel's Human Library and its impact: pcma.org/human-library-champ… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Discover endless possibilities in Atlantic City! Enjoy cutting-edge meeting venues, exciting arts, delicious dining, and stunning ocean views—everything you need to make your next event unforgettable. #PCMAConvene #EventProfs #ExperienceAtlanticCity #VisitAC #CaesarsMeansBusiness
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Kicking off #ConveningEMEA 2026 in Lisbon with powerful conversations about integrity, connection, and shaping our future together. Let’s be brave, embrace curiosity, and focus on what makes us truly irreplaceable. 🌍✨ #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Cheers to 60 years of Caesars Palace Las Vegas redefining hospitality, cuisine, and world-class events! Here’s to many more legendary moments ahead. Look for more on this story at: pcma.org/convene/ #CaesarsMeansBusiness #CaesarsPalace60th #EventProfs #EventDesign
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Fred Dixon returns to NYC Tourism + Conventions as President & CEO after his impactful tenure at Brand USA! Photo credit: Jen Davis Read more about his journey and what’s next: convene.media/DixonReturnsto… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Jamie Murdock has been named the next president of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP)! With years of leadership in the meetings and hospitality industry, he’ll take the helm on Sept. 22. Learn more: convene.media/MurdocktoLeadF… #PCMAConvene #EventProfs
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Math meets art in event design + how U.S. policy shifts are reshaping global events. By @A_Magdalina #PCMAConvene #EventProfs pcma.org/podcast-weekly-reca…
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