Convene

Convene magazine, created by PCMA in 1986, stands out as the top publication in the meetings industry focused on education and professional growth. Over the years, Convene has received many accolades from organizations such as Association Media & Publishing, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the American Society of Business Publication Editors (Azbee), Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI), Association TRENDS, and the Society of Publication Designers.

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Taking Library Services on the Road: How Bookmobiles and Outreach Programs Serve the Underserved

1 month ago | pcma.org | Casey Gale

Librarians and administrative staff do more than point people in the right direction to find books and information. Sometimes, they bring books and information to them. To aid in that effort — “to support and encourage library staff and leadership to provide quality bookmobile and outreach services to meet diverse community needs” — the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) was founded in 2007.
People on the Move

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include:Mike CampoASM Global has promoted Mike Campo to General Manager of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Campo has more than 20 years of service with ASM Global, including almost 10 years at the Atlantic City Convention Center and more than a decade as assistant general manager at the Huntington Convention Center.
People on the Move

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include:Ashley AumanThe Raleigh Convention Center, as part of Raleigh’s complex of venues, has announced the promotion of Ashley Auman, CEM-AP, to Director of Sales. A 15-year sales veteran, Auman will take over the department at a strategic time as the center is presently in design meetings for its expansion.
Why Eventgoers Love the Margarita Mile in Dallas

1 month ago | pcma.org | Magdalina Atanassova

Author: David McMillin Event organizers know Dallas for what’s coming next in the city: A new $1.6-billion, 15-gate terminal at DFW, a massive $2-billion expansion for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, and a cast of new hotel developments — all signs of the city’s continued dominance as a top convention destination. While Dallas is clearly a city of the future, it’s already in the history books as a place where new ideas spring to life.
How to Hold on to Purpose in Difficult Times

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Sherrif Karamat In recent months, the World Uncertainty Index — calculated by academics at the business intelligence company Economist Intelligence Unit by counting the number of times the word “uncertain” appears in their global country reports — has nearly tripled, climbing from 14,600 instances in June 2024 to 47,800 in February 2025.
Caroline Pekar, Member of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties 2025 Class

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Where do you see yourself in five years? In five years, I see myself taking on a more prominent leadership and mentorship role. I’ve recognized a gap in the industry when it comes to providing guidance to emerging professionals and those new to event planning. With so many intricacies in this field, I’d love to be a resource for the next generation of event planners, helping them navigate its challenges with confidence.
People on the Move

1 month ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

Author: Convene Editors Recent announcements about career changes include: Visit Indy Strengthens Sales Team: Four Visit Indy team members have been promoted to Area Sales Leader, a new leadership role that empowers senior staff to mentor sales managers and oversee specific markets: Minerva Garcia, nearing 11 years with Visit Indy, leads corporate groups and associations in the Northeast and Southeast markets, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, as well as international groups ranging...
Confused About the Tariffs’ Impact on Your Event?

1 month ago | pcma.org | Magdalina Atanassova

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance has published a resource center to help the events industry stay on top of — and understand the impact of — the changing tariff situation.
Making Gen AI Your ‘Thought Partner for Innovation’

2 months ago | pcma.org | Magdalina Atanassova

Author: Magdalina Atanassova When asked what shifts she foresees for business models as AI evolves, Ayesha Khanna, Ph.D., thinks it requires us to rethink, at a fundamental level, how organizations are run. Khanna, cofounder and CEO of AI solutions firm Addo and recognized by Forbes as a groundbreaking entrepreneur in Southeast Asia, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming PCMA APAC annual meeting — The Business of Events 2025: Master.
Measuring Emotion

2 months ago | pcma.org | Curt Wagner

While meeting organizers understand the primary role that emotional engagement and experiential factors play in their events, they find those things difficult to measure. We’ve set out to explore how to define, design and how to quantify emotional engagement and make meaningful improvements as a result. Author: Convene Editors This article and those listed below are part of Convene’s April 2025 issue.