PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Sessions sparked debate on such topics as high rates of caesarean sections and overall family planning initiatives, which are seen as crucial to achieving United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The rooms were full, and the audience gave a standing ovation for every ‘Hello Doctors’ speaker.”.

2030 40

2030 Sponsorships 2018 Sustainability 40

Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2020

When it comes to putting together unforgettable moments, imagination and events must go hand in hand. But at the end of the day, it’s what makes an event special. And it’s not just about having the venue, the speakers, and your AV company in place. How do they use analytics in the scope of imagination and events?

Events 112

Events Technology Event Tech Tech 112

The MICE

MARCH 1, 2022

I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. Wyss, Project Manager at Wasser-Agenda 21, who gave insights into the event design process. One of the ways to achieve these goals is by hosting events. Event topic: bedload management – background. Event objectives. Event format.

Meetings 73

Meetings Transportation Government Hotels 73

Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. And convention centers have gone deep green to make it easier for events to do good while doing business. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Meetings Travel 2015 72

Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. And convention centers have gone deep green to make it easier for events to do good while doing business. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Meetings Travel 2015 52

The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

Yuri van Geest gave an insightful presentation and then Catherine welcomed experts for a roundtable discussion to delve further into the topic of gamification in an attempt to answer the question, ‘What will your event of the future look like using gamification.’. The first speaker, Farshida Zafar, L.L.M., Why use gamification?

Contracts 52

Contracts 2030 Marketing 2020 52

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

During a press trip hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in September, Convene did plenty of the last — and learned that in this country of contrasts, warm hospitality infuses almost every aspect of daily and business life, including events. Upstairs, APEC House can host receptions and events, such as the one we attended.

Hotels 40

Hotels Hospitality 2005 2016 40

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? So I’ll be following AI this year, and how, as we become more familiar with its abilities and shortcomings, that will in turn shape how we choose to use it in the business events industry. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

2020 128

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? So I’ll be following AI this year, and how, as we become more familiar with its abilities and shortcomings, that will in turn shape how we choose to use it in the business events industry. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

2020 98

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 98

PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2019

A leader makes a dramatic entrance in front of a wide-eyed audience; an impassioned motivational speaker waxes poetic about empowering oneself. According to the 2019 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Gender Index, there isn’t a single country on track to achieve gender equality by 2030.

Conference 86

Conference 2030 2019 Speakers 86

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Event competition is going to be fierce.

2018 167

2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 167

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Event competition is going to be fierce.

2018 74

2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 74