An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : · Marc Ghafoori Marc Ghafoori is the Sr. VP Brand Strategy at HERITAGE, where they build truly memorable events. At HERITAGE, Marc works to find better ways for clients and their stakeholder’s visions to come to life through partnership. Episode Transcript Links to mentioned resources : · Claude.ai · Empathy: The Key to Connection at Business Events , by Marc Ghafoori · The Dynamics of Cha...
Jun 28, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
How does the maker movement intersect with business events and how can we tap into it for more meaningful experiences for our participants? The founder and president of Make: Community reflects on why people become makers and the role the maker movement can play in events. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article : Bringing the Maker Movement to Events Follow Convene: Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact In...
Jun 26, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The Convene team shares what sessions sound exciting to them for the upcoming edUcon 2024: - Event Program Overview - DJ Graffiti - Innovations Labs - Tech Labs - Tess Vismale - Networking by design - Yappy Hour - Burn the Event Experience Playbook - Building a Sustainable Production Plan - Breaking Down Barriers for Women in Business - Matthew Kalb - Charlie Todd - Sustainability Tour - Sherron Washington - Yvette Simpson Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors Follow Convene: Website Linke...
Jun 21, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Political divisiveness has increased dramatically in the U.S. in recent years. How much have you thought about the impact that may have on participants at your events — or what you can do to manage its effects? By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: x.com/pcmaconvene Subscribe to our newsletters : ...
Jun 19, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Links: · New research highlights toll of business travel on mental health and a need for more support from employers · Advancing Women in the Business Events Industry · How to Reduce the Stress and Anxiety of Business Travel Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor · Casey Gale, Managing Editor · Curt Wagner, Digital Editor · Magdal...
Jun 14, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in San Diego, Jan 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Season 3 Episodes: E1 - JoAnn Bedrosian Ryan and Madeline Schimeck: ‘The Secrets to Making Giving Back Fun’ --- E2 – Austin Whitney: ‘Just be a good human, be thoughtful.' --- E3 - Xernona Martin: ‘The more knowledgeable you are about their needs, the more prepared y...
Jun 13, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 10
After WrestleMania concluded in Philadelphia, the CVB found a way to give the professional wrestling event’s banners a second life, while giving back — joining several other large events that have made sure that what’s left over goes to a good cause rather than the landfill. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : Waste Not, Want Not: Making Leftover Event Materials Serve the Community Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene In...
Jun 12, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : · Paula Brantner Paula Brantner (she/her) of Accountability Ignited builds harassment and toxic workplace prevention systems and implements codes of conduct for academic societies, professional associations, and political organizations. She works with organizations to ensure confidential reporting, safe and inclusive meetings, and a harassment-free environment. An employment lawyer for ove...
Jun 07, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Kristi Casey PCMA Education Strategist Kristi Casey creates engaging and immersive educational experiences. In addition to her work in the events industry, she's a creative alchemist, working in multiple art and performance mediums...
Jun 06, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators draws on advances in science, technology, and medicine to keep attendees up to date on techniques to explain the science of life. By Curt Wagner, digital editor of Convene. Read the Article : Conference Illuminates the Art of Medicine Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: twitter.com/pcmaconvene Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/subscribe...
Jun 05, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Kristi Casey PCMA Education Strategist Kristi Casey creates engaging and immersive educational experiences. In addition to her work in the events industry, she's a creative alchemist, working in multiple art and performance mediums...
Jun 04, 2024•1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Links: Corporations have big climate goals. Return-to-office mandates don't quite match them. Conferences Make Scientists Climate Transgressors Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor · Casey Gale, Managing Editor · Curt Wagner, Digital Editor · Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene Li...
May 31, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Carolina Goradesky Carolina Goradesky has over 15 years of experience in the business events industry. She has been helping organizations design, transform, and deliver engagement that empowers relationships to thrive. In 2020, Car...
May 30, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Indiana University Bloomington conference explores music star Taylor Swift’s lyricism, feminism, economic impact, social-media presence, and more through an academic lens. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : Swifties and Scholars: Inside an Academic Conference About Taylor Swift Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: twitter.com/pcmaconvene Subscribe to our newsletters : pcma.org/sub...
May 29, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Carolina Goradesky Carolina Goradesky has over 15 years of experience in the business events industry. She has been helping organizations design, transform, and deliver engagement that empowers relationships to thrive. In 2020, Car...
May 28, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
An interview, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor. Guest Information : · Leonard Hoops Leonard Hoops is President & CEO of Visit Indy, where he leads nearly 60 industry professionals who are charged with growing Central Indiana’s nearly $6 billion convention, tourism, and event business. He serves as the first DMO executive to chair PCMA and is currently chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees. Episode Transcript Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/conv...
May 24, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Anh Nguyen, CMP Anh Nguyen, CMP, is the co-founder of Spark Event Collective and an esteemed leader in event management. With over 18 years of diverse experience, she excels at creating engaging event experiences and building thriv...
May 23, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 7
WorldatWork’s Courtney Mesmer developed a speaker coaching program to improve the participant experience at her organization’s annual conference. That initiative not only transformed the conference but rippled throughout the organization. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program 4 Ways to DIY a Speaker Coaching Program CMP Series Article Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Inst...
May 22, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Anh Nguyen, CMP Anh Nguyen, CMP, is the co-founder of Spark Event Collective and an esteemed leader in event management. With over 18 years of diverse experience, she excels at creating engaging event experiences and building thriv...
May 21, 2024•1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Links: · Introducing TED’s new tagline · Ideas change everything — and what's next for TED [video] · TED is 40 — here's how it all started [video] Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor · Casey Gale, Managing Editor · Curt Wagner, Digital Editor · Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene...
May 17, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Jennifer Bishop Jennifer Bishop brings more than 19 years of experience at PCMA in her role as Strategic Director, Business Development, working with various team members to develop PCMA’s partnership progr...
May 16, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Fifteen years ago, she coached speakers for the first major TEDx event. Hayley Foster has since built that initial experience into a successful business, helping speakers to focus on what makes their message unique and their presentation authentic. By Michelle Russell, editor in chief of Convene. Read the Article : From Skeptic to Sought-After TEDx Speaker Coach ‘Programming Stellar Content That Connects With an Audience’ CMP Series Article Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: lin...
May 15, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene ’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. This episode is brought to you by Visit Kingston . Guest Information : · Jennifer Bishop Jennifer Bishop brings more than 19 years of experience at PCMA in her role as Strategic Director, Business Development, working with various team members to develop PCMA’s partnership prog...
May 14, 2024•53 sec•Season 1Ep. 6
Note: In the conversation, we refer to “Carolina”. We speak of Carolina Goradesky, Head of Global Sustainability at PCMA. Links: · Earth Day 2024: Ending Single-Use Plastic · Earth Day 2024 Official Website · A Sustainability Pulse Check for Events · Net Zero Carbon Pledge for the Events Industry · “Banishing Plastic” – on Convene cover Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, D...
May 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. Guest Information : · Shawn Kanungo As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo works at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. He spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to help them better plan for the opportunities associated ...
May 09, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 5
How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation Rooted in New York but reaching the world online, the Grow-NY Competition and Summit provides $3 million in funding for innovative startups working throughout the agrifood ecosystem, from new farming technologies to ready-to-eat food products. By Casey Gale, managing editor of Convene. Read the Article : How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating Innovation and International Participation Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/...
May 08, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024. Guest Information : · Shawn Kanungo As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo works at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. He spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to help them better plan for the opportunities associated ...
May 07, 2024•1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Links: · Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program · Read the March April cover story Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/ Episode Transcript Meet the Convene Editors : · Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief · Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor · Jennifer Dienst, Senior Editor · Casey Gale, Managing Editor · Curt Wagner, Digital Editor · Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: ...
May 03, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This season, hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into Convening Leaders 2024, held in sunny San Diego this January 2024, alongside the PCMA staff. Guest Information : · Megan Culligan Megan Culligan brings various event components together to intentionally design a live hybrid experience for online and onsite attendees at Convening Leaders. As an Associate, Events & Experiences at PCMA, and a proud DES graduate, she st...
May 02, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains what we’ve gotten wrong about learning styles — and how thinking about them differently can benefit our audiences. By Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene. Read the Article : The Myth of Learning Styles — and Why You Should Still Design for Them Follow Convene: Website: pcma.org/convene LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene X: twit...
May 01, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
