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·      Scott Galloway at Convening Leaders 2025

·      How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED

·      CL25 Main Stage Speaker Scott Galloway on What’s Ahead for 2025

·      Trump’s climate threats rattle world’s biggest science meeting

·      Convene Talk on Navigating Controversial Speakers

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Meet the Convene Editors:

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Links:

·      Kishore Mahbubani at Convening Leaders 2025

·      China Books Review: Kishore Mahbubani on “Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir”

·      Exploring APAC’s Event Evolution with Florence Chua: Unbound, AI Innovation, and Sustainable Connections

·      How Events Can Drive Climate Action: Paul Dickinson on Sustainable Change, Carbon Offsets, and Convening for Climate

·      Liz Cheney at Convening Leaders 2025

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Meet the Convene Editors:

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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In this episode, we dive into PCMA Labs with Lucio Vaquero, exploring how these innovative workshops empower event professionals with hands-on learning. We discuss the importance of mentorship programs for addressing talent gaps and highlight Convening LATAM 2025 set to transform the region.

This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.

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Lucio Vaquero

With over 20 years of experience in the events industry, Lucio Vaquero stands out as an innovative leader and strategist. Since August 2021, he has served as the Regional Director for Latin America at PCMA, where he has significantly driven the growth, development, and strengthening of the organization in the region.

Convening LATAM 2025

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How software company Avalara turned networking on its head and delivered business and bonding at its FUSE partner conference.

Part three of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Barbara Palmer, deputy editor at Convene.

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Architects of Connection

Designing ‘A Beautiful Nesting Ground’ for Deeper Relationships

Event Attendees ‘Don’t Want to Waste Their Time Anymore’

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Links:

·      Brené Brown at Convening Leaders 2025

·      The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED

·      Maximizing Impact with Michael Bungay Stanier: How Event Planners Can Lead with Curiosity and Coaching

·      Brené with Michael Bungay Stanier on Dare to Lead Podcast

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Episode Transcript

Meet the Convene Editors:

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Discover how PCMA’s APAC team is redefining event design with the Business of Events conference. Gain insights into crafting meaningful connections across diverse regions and how technology shapes the future of events.

This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.

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Florence Chua

With over 25 years of experience working in Asia Pacific, including 11 years in China and several years in other countries, Florence is well attuned to the diverse cultures and markets in the region.

At PCMA, her focus is on growing the PCMA in the region and aligns with stakeholders to advance the industry.

The Business of Events 2025: Master. Mind.

Sustainability in Business Events Industry

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Research shows traditional networking methods don’t work for women. A growing number of female-only events and spaces are trying to get it right.

Part two of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Jennifer N. Dienst, senior editor at Convene.

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Architects of Connection

Beyond the Old Boys’ Club: How Women Are Networking Their Way

Why Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?

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Season 5 is starting this Thursday!

This season has been kindly sponsored by Madrid Convention Bureau. Learn more about how to make your next meeting Madrileño at esmadrid.com/mcb.

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Links:

·      Convening Leaders 2025

·      Seven Reasons Why Houston Is in a League of its Own

·      It’s Time to Ditch Those Tired Generational Stereotypes

·      From News Junkie: The Overhaul of Convention Centers

·      November Special Issue 

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Episode Transcript

Meet the Convene Editors:

·      Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

·      Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

·      Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

·      Casey Gale, Managing Editor

·      Curt Wagner, Digital Editor

·      Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

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Planners share how they are being more intentional about helping their event participants make more meaningful connections.

Part one of Convene's September-October cover and CMP series, written and read by Michelle Russell, editor in chief at Convene.

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Architects of Connection

Building Authentic Connections: The Human-Centric Vision of C2 Montréal

Advanced Networking in the Curriculum at Higher Ed Event

Leaning Into Connections Is the Secret to This Event’s Success

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