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PCMA Convene Podcast
Convene Series: A Positive Sustainable Narrative for Events
Season 1, Ep. 3
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This season was recorded during Convening EMEA 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is hosted by Magdalina Atanassova, Convene’s digital media editor.
Guest Information:
· Maria Düthorn
Maria Düthorn is event manager at Siemens AG (www.siemens.com). Apart from organizing events around the globe, Düthorn is also a certified advertising professional.
· Ben Goedegebuure
Ben Goedegebuure leads Maritz Global and Industry Presence efforts (www.maritzglobalevents.com). Goedegebuure represents Maritz with specific responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and its overall global coordination.
Additional Resources:
· PCMA Announces 2018 Global Meetings Executive of the Year Award Recipient
Ben Goedegebuure was named PCMA’s 2018 Global Executive of the Year for three decades of generosity and passion for the business events industry at the IMEX Gala Dinner.
· Find more on sustainability in our November/December 2021 issue.
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Contact 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/
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