PCMA Convene Podcast

In this Talk Replay episode, the Editorial team discusses how recent U.S. policies and funding cuts are disrupting the business events industry. From international travel challenges to scientific censorship and declining attendance, hear what’s changing—and what it means for planners, speakers, and global collaboration. 
 
Links:
·        https://www.pcma.org/doge-impact-meetings-industry/
·        https://www.pcma.org/trump-administrations-policies-and-cuts-being-felt-by-events-industry/
·        https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/trump-musk-french-scientist-detained
·        https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00903-9
 
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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
 
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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra

Creators and Guests

Host
Magdalina Atanassova
Digital Media Editor at Convene Magazine
Editor
Barbara Palmer
Deputy Editor at Convene Magazine
Editor
Jennifer N. Dienst
Senior Editor at Convene Magazine
Editor
Michelle Russell
Editor in chief at Convene Magazine

What is PCMA Convene Podcast?

Since 1986, Convene has been delivering award-winning content that helps event professionals plan and execute innovative and successful events. Join the Convene editors as we dive into the latest topics of interest to — and some flying under the radar of — the business events community.