
Convene Article: Rearchitecting a Trade Show
05/07/25 • 9 min
A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.
Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.
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Rearchitecting a Trade Show: https://www.pcma.org/rearchitect-trade-show/
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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
A new expo hall design used experiential zones to take attendees on an architectural journey.
Written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.
Read the Article:
Rearchitecting a Trade Show: https://www.pcma.org/rearchitect-trade-show/
Follow Convene:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene
Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine
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
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Convene Talk: How Safety, Politics, and Perception Are Reshaping Destination Selection for Events
In this episode of the Convene Podcast, the team unpacks a new research report from Destinations International and Future Partners that explores how perceptions around safety, politics, and social issues are increasingly influencing destination choices. Hear how planners and attendees are reacting to shifting societal pressures, weather risks, and global sentiment — and what it could mean for the future of events in the U.S. and abroad.
Links:
· https://destinationsinternational.org/destination-reputation
· https://www.science.org/content/article/international-scientists-rethink-us-conference-attendance
· https://www.pcma.org/moving-your-meeting-amid-rising-reproductive-rights-concerns/
· https://www.pcma.org/events-professionals-offer-advice-meeting-in-heat/
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Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/
· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief
· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor
· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor
· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor
Follow Convene:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene
Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine
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/
Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
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Convene Talk: What TED’s Turbulent 2025 Says About the Future of Events, Immersion, and Uncertainty
In this episode of Convene Talk, the team explores how external disruptions — from global tariffs to political chaos — seep into even the most elite events. Using insights from TED 2025, they reflect on the increasing pressure planners face to create immersive experiences while attendees juggle external crises. Plus, they unpack how space design, flexibility, and changing destination choices are shaping the future of events.
Links:
· https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/ted-talks-tariffs-economy
Get News Junkie: https://www.pcma.org/campaign/news-junkie/
Meet the Convene Editors: https://www.pcma.org/contact/
· Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief
· Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor
· Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor
· Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor
Follow Convene:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmaconvene/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pcmaconvene
Medium: https://medium.com/@convenemagazine
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/
Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra
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