PCMA Convene Podcast

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 EventsFollow Convene:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramXSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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 EditorsFollow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X  Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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 EventsFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   x.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website:     pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:     linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:  instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                x.com/pcmaconvene  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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 you'll be.'---E4 - Megan Culligan: ‘There was definitely a lot of AV that went into a pretty small space.'---E5 – Shawn Kanungo: AI Is Rewiring Our Creative Process---E6 - Jennifer Bishop: 'The District is essentially the heart of CL.’---E7 – Anh Nguyen and Shawn Cheng: ‘How planners engage with technology has changed.’---E8 - Carolina Goradesky: 'How do we do that with sustainability in mind?'---E9 – Kristi Casey: 'The coolest information I felt like came from the margins.'Episode TranscriptFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   x.com/pcmaconveneContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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 CommunityFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   x.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

An interview, hosted by Magdalina (Maggie) Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.Guest Information:·      Paula BrantnerPaula 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 over 30 years, Paula has degrees from UC Law-San Francisco and Michigan State University’s James Madison College and is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI).   Episode TranscriptLinks to mentioned resources:·      Making Allyship Part of the Program (2023 article by Jennifer N. Dienst)·      Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns (SMFM article by Jennifer N. Dienst)·      Convene Talk on harassment (March 15, 2024)Follow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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 CaseyPCMA 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. For more info, visit trulykristi.com.   Episode TranscriptFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For any questions, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000 qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

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 MedicineFollow Convene:Website:        pcma.org/conveneLinkedIn:        linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-conveneInstagram:     instagram.com/pcmaconveneX:                   twitter.com/pcmaconveneSubscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emailsContact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org.Sponsorships and Partnerships: Reach 36,000+ qualified meeting organizers with Convene, the multi-award-winning magazine for the business events industry. Contact our sales team: https://www.pcma.org/advertise-sponsorship/Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra