
Convene Series: How Events Can Drive Climate Action: Paul Dickinson on Sustainable Change, Carbon Offsets, and Convening for Climate
11/14/24 • 28 min
In this episode, sustainability pioneer Paul Dickinson discusses the power of the events industry to drive climate action. He explores corporate responsibility, system-level changes, and how intentional convening can build connections and solutions. Tune in to learn how events can inspire meaningful progress on climate issues.
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:
Paul Dickinson
Paul founded CDP in 2000 with an ambition of creating a global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. Paul previously co-founded Rufus Leonard Corporate Design and EyeNetwork, which was the largest video-conference booking service in Europe.
Additional Resources:
‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’
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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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In this episode, sustainability pioneer Paul Dickinson discusses the power of the events industry to drive climate action. He explores corporate responsibility, system-level changes, and how intentional convening can build connections and solutions. Tune in to learn how events can inspire meaningful progress on climate issues.
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:
Paul Dickinson
Paul founded CDP in 2000 with an ambition of creating a global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. Paul previously co-founded Rufus Leonard Corporate Design and EyeNetwork, which was the largest video-conference booking service in Europe.
Additional Resources:
‘Events Are the Thinking Machine of the World’
Follow Convene:
Website: pcma.org/convene
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene
Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene
Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails
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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Convene Article: Salary Survey 2024: It’s Not You, It’s the Company Culture
What’s the difference between planner respondents to this year’s Salary Survey who are happy in their jobs and those who are not? It doesn’t seem to be how they feel about the intrinsic nature of the role — which, even the most satisfied planners said, is challenging and demanding. It’s the organizations they work for.
Survey and analysis conducted by Convene Digital Media Editor Magdalina Atanassova. Overview written and read by Convene Editor in Chief Michelle Russell.
Read the Article:
Salary Survey 2024: It’s Not You, It’s the Company Culture
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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 Interview: Mastering Business Strategy with Abir Haddoud - The Power of Focus and Feminine Leadership
An interview, hosted by Michelle Russell, Convene’s editor in chief.
Guest Information:
· Abir Haddoud
Abir’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.
Links to mentioned resources:
· Convening EMEA 2024 Presentation
· Convening EMEA 2024 Knowledge Nugget
Follow Convene:
Website: pcma.org/convene
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/pcma-convene
Instagram: instagram.com/pcmaconvene
Subscribe to our newsletters: pcma.org/subscribe-to-pcma-emails
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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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