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From a gathering of professionals dedicated to preserving African American history and culture, to Sarah Reed’s insights on transforming events into strategic business tools that build trust, retention, and measurable impact — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast. Author: Magdalina Atanassova Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week.

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Author: Convene Editors Julie Coker In October Julie Coker will join Visit California as its newest President and CEO. She is set to succeed Caroline Beteta, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Coker is leaving NYC Tourism + Conventions, where she currently serves as President and CEO, to join the Visit California team.

From the value of intentionally integrating art into event design, to the debate surrounding the International Congress of Mathematicians, to Deborah Caldwell’s lessons on navigating risk, complexity, and uncertainty — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast. Author: Magdalina Atanassova Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week.

Get to know PCMA Member Jon Watson, Sr. National Sales Manager, Visit Detroit. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? PCMA has long been a cornerstone of the business events industry. I was first introduced to the organization while attending Capital Chapter events as a Small Meetings Sales Manager with the Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation (now Destination DC).

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Author: Liz Regalia The Colorado Convention Center, located in the heart of the Mile High City, includes the 80,000-square-foot Bluebird Ballroom and a 20,000-square-foot outdoor terrace that comes with stunning mountain views. Photo courtesy Scott Dressel-Martin. Sitting at an elevation of 5,280 feet — or one mile — above sea level, Denver has been dubbed the Mile High City among locals for decades.

From how design-thinking mindsets like cognitive estrangement can elevate meeting experiences, to Angelika Bazarnik’s research on the hidden stress crisis in events, to Dan Preiss’ approach to intentional, impact-driven event strategy — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast. Author: Magdalina Atanassova Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week.

Get to know PCMA Member Genevieve Lim, Assistant Vice President, MICE & Sales, Marina Bay Sands 1. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I attended my very first PCMA Convening Leaders in Vancouver back in 2014. It was a landmark year – not just for me personally, but also for Singapore’s growing involvement with PCMA.

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Author: Convene Editors Reena Shanahan and Jillian Cauvin Associated Luxury Hotels International has appointmed Reena Shanahan and Jillian Cauvin as directors of global sales.