PCMA Convene Podcast

Links:·      Convening Leaders 2025·      Seven Reasons Why Houston Is in a League of its Own·      It’s Time to Ditch Those Tired Generational Stereotypes·      From News Junkie: The Overhaul of Convention Centers·      November Special Issue  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 N. Dienst, Senior Editor·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X  Contact Information: For anything podcast-related, reach out to Magdalina Atanassova, matanassova(at)pcma(dot)org. Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Planners share how they are being more intentional about helping their event participants make more meaningful connections.Part one of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.Read the Article: Architects of ConnectionBuilding Authentic Connections: The Human-Centric Vision of C2 MontréalAdvanced Networking in the Curriculum at Higher Ed EventLeaning Into Connections Is the Secret to This Event’s SuccessFollow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact 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 Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.Guest Information:Daniel Hires has been a prominent voice for impact-driven innovation and entrepreneurship since 2010. Today, his work is informed by the need for inner growth needed to achieve a regenerative transition. He is a Fellow of the RSA, active as a Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation, and in his role at the IDGs, he supports corporate partners such as IKEA, Novartis or Google integrate the IDGs into their HR and sustainability efforts.innerdevelopmentgoals.orgEpisode TranscriptLinks to resources:·      You Could be the ChangeFollow 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

In this episode of the Convene Podcast, Laura Dekker, the youngest female to sail solo around the world, shares her insights on resilience, navigating uncertainty, and the importance of knowing yourself. Laura discusses overcoming obstacles, staying calm under pressure, and teaching youth valuable life skills through her foundation.This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.Guest Information:Laura DekkerLaura Dekker is the youngest female sailor ever to sail around the world alone. With her sailing trip, which she pushed through against many odds, she became a role model for courage and commitment and showed how to make your dreams come true. In 2019, she established the Laura Dekker World Sailing Foundation. The sailing programs she is running with her partner Sander are aimed at young people, with whom she not only crosses the world and teaches them team spirit and communication skills, but also passes on her enthusiasm and respect for nature.Episode TranscriptAdditional Resources:Knowledge Nugget - The Great UnaskedFollow 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

Alex Carter will lead two PCMA Business School sessions on negotiating during Convening Leaders 2025. But this United Nations negotiation trainer and Columbia Law School professor will not be helping participants prep for battle: Her approach is more about steering than winning.Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene, with excerpts from the original interview with Alex Carter.Read the Article: Advice for Planners: ‘You Don’t Have to Fear Negotiation’Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact 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 Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.Guest Information:Aline Badr, PCC, is a Global Executive Coach and Reputation Advisor with 20+ years of experience in brand, communication and executive coaching. She specializes in helping C-level and high-potential executives gain lasting influence and impact through her unique leadership coaching model. Aline has collaborated with global brands and leaders across Europe, Asia, The Caribbean and North America, including Deloitte, ING, WSP, Novo Nordisk, Siemens, The Government of Ontario and TD Group Bank. She coaches global executives at IESE Business School, teaches leadership at HSU/UTCC in Bangkok and Barcelona and conducts workshops for senior leadership teams. Certified by the ICF in co-active, positive intelligence, and neuroscience coaching, Aline is a keynote speaker on topics related to leadership, she is based in Barcelona, Spain, speaks four languages and can be reached at aline@alinebadr.com or via www.alinebadr.com.Episode TranscriptLinks to resources:·      Thought analysis Coaching·      Core Values CoachingFollow 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

Explore essential strategies to secure attendee and business data in an era of growing cybersecurity threats. Join cybersecurity expert Olga Nasibullina and RIMS CIO Michael Peters as they discuss vendor risks, digital hygiene, and proactive measures every event planner should know to protect against breaches, ransomware, and third-party vulnerabilities.This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.Guest Information:Olga Nasibullina Olga Nasibullina is an independent advisor to government agencies and private companies on information sharing in cybersecurity field. She is involved in development of trainings for NATO and Google programs.Michael PetersAccomplished CIO/CISO executive offering 20+ years of verifiable success in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, cost-efficient, flexible, and fully scalable technology solutions to meet diverse and complex business challenges. Expert in aligning technology to support and advance overall business strategies and objectives.Episode TranscriptAdditional Resources:Session resourcesFollow 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

When a competition pitted Spark AI against other gen AI tools, it became clear that the outcomes depend more on the users than the tools themselves.Written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor of Convene.Read the Article: How Fair Is It to Compare Generative AI Tools?Follow Convene:Website LinkedIn Instagram X Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails Contact 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 Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.Guest Information:·      Abir HaddoudAbir’s journey from a small Algerian village to the global stage is a testament to resilience, ambition, and the power of strategic thinking. Abir learned early on that all things are possible when you align your actions with a clear purpose.For Abir, strategy is not just a tool for business—it is a guiding principle in life. Having a clear strategy is essential to achieving anything, whether in personal development, business transformation, or leadership. Her ability to apply strategic thinking to both her career and life has been key to her success (and to her Clients), and she believes that anyone can achieve great things with the right plan in place.   Episode TranscriptLinks to mentioned resources:·      Convening EMEA 2024 Presentation·      Convening EMEA 2024 Knowledge NuggetFollow 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