
Notable Clips
Convene Features & Case Studies
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Trump’s Tax Plans Could Impact Event Budgets, Private Equity, and Nonprofits
Tommy Goodwin, vice president of Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, discussed what’s at stake in a wide-ranging conversation with Convene.
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Putting a Lid on Sky-High Event F&B Costs
With food costs soaring, F&B suppliers are struggling to source affordable meals for clients. Convene spoke with three suppliers about their workarounds.
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Academic Conferences Tackle the Taylor Swift Phenomenon
Taylor Swift has attracted the attention of academia: Two successful academic conferences have been built around discussing her impact on the economy and pop culture.
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Empowering Latinx Nonprofits in the Fundraising World
Fundraising Con Ganas is a two-day conference geared toward helping small- and medium-sized Latinx-focused nonprofits.
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How Knoxville Became a Model for Supporting Local Makers
Knoxville, Tennessee, is growing the local economy through arts, crafts, and entrepreneurship.
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Discovering Indigenous Culture Through Crafts and Stories
Marc Forgette, founder of Makatew Workshops, leads Indigenous crafting sessions at meetings.
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How an Agrifood Event Is Cultivating 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 in the agrifood ecosystem.
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Navigating Rising AV Costs for Events: ’It’s Not 2019 Anymore’
Skyrocketing travel and equipment costs and a sudden talent shortage — pandemic-prompted trends have made affordable in-person audiovisual services a challenge.
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Combatting Racism Against Asian Americans in the Events Industry
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community has been the target of hate crimes and discrimination. How can destinations and organizers help?
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Discovering the Palm Beaches in Southeast Florida
The Palm Beaches hosted editor Casey Gale on a trip to Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, Florida.
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‘Be Yourself, and Everybody Else Can Adjust to You’
Ashlee Ammons on how she navigated a white, male-dominated industry to found event tech company Mixtroz.
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There's a Meeting for That: The Noisier, the Better at This Event
The Acoustical Society of America — active listeners one and all — examine sound from every possible angle.
Convene Advertorials
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Places + Spaces: Montréal
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Knowledge Economy: Los Angeles
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Out and About: Aurora