Convene

Looking for a new office space? A Convene WorkSuite is more than just an office—it's a fully activated workplace experience that includes top-tier hospitality services, unlimited snacks and beverages, and a community designed to inspire. With prime city center locations, Convene is an ideal flexible solution for your office needs.

Today, Convene is excited to announce our 2024 Client Advisory Board! The Convene Client Advisory Board (CAB) is a network of meeting and event industry thought leaders and trusted partners in the U.S. and U.K. dedicated to providing feedback and helping Convene grow and evolve as a business to support clients across our portfolio of brands, including etc.venues. We recently hosted CAB meetings in NYC and London where we received valuable insights and expertise that will undoubtedly shape our company's future. Thank you to our advisory board members for your incredible insight and support, and a special shoutout to our facilitator Gem Bassett for your leadership and expertise. U.S. Board: Steve Brown (Freelance), Susan D. (Financial Times), Rachael Duff (PEI Media), Kathleen McKay (IAB), Judi McLaughlin (HelmsBriscoe), Sara Meletis (ADWEEK), Miriam Rosenbaum (BCD Meetings & Events), Theresa Tropin (PGIM), Amanda Villalva (BlackRock) U.K. Board: Emma Chamberlain (Reed & Mackay Events), Becca Luke (Financial Times), Alexandra O’Malley (Barclays), Jack Turner (HeadBox), Caroline Lumgair Wiseman (Strata)

Convene Willis Tower, located in one of the world's most iconic trophy buildings, boasts 90,000 square-feet of premium Meeting & Event space in the Loop. The largest meeting room can accommodate just under 650 guests and is ideally suited for large summits, events that require substantial exhibitor space, and corporate galas. Companies like United Airlines, Pinterest, and Lattice love Convene Willis Tower for their major events - see what they have to say below. Curious to discover more about Convene Willis Tower? https://convn.co/3x2un2B

We're celebrating two things today: the Start of the Weekend, and Take Your Dog to Work Day! 🐶 Swipe to see some of the beautiful dogs that come to work at our pet-friendly WorkPlace location, Convene 22 Bishopsgate. 

As a flexible workspace solution, Convene provides a fully activated and elevated workplace experience, including specially curated community programming. This week goop, a member of Convene 530 Fifth Avenue in New York City, hosted a summer skincare session for fellow Convene WorkPlace members. Guests were treated to a spread of refreshments and snacks as Executive Beauty Director Jean Godfrey-June shared her favorite skincare products - including 72-Hour Supercharged Hydrating Water-Cream, recommendations on how to care for your skin in the summer sun, insights into creating the perfect daytime and nighttime skincare routine, and more. One of the best anti-aging tips from Jean? Use a (mineral-based) sunscreen every day!

Since 2019 BCD Meetings & Events hosted more than 10 events across the Convene portfolio of brands including team meetings and holiday parties. Savva Hadji-Savva, head of venue search, shares why Convene is one of the top venues of choice for their business. 

Carly Chinitz, CSW is the Event Production Manager at Convene One Boston Place. Originally from Acton, Massachusetts, she moved to the city when she attended Boston University. She was almost a dance major but ended up majoring in another performance-driven subject: hospitality management. We had the opportunity to sit down with Carly and learn about her time at Convene (two years and counting!), her love for Boston, public transportation, and how she spends her time outside of work. Read the full #TeamConvene Spotlight here: https://convn.co/3RtBvf2

At the center of the return-to-office stalemate lies the “experience gap” - the difference between what today’s workforce wants and values vs. what traditional office buildings currently provide. As a hospitality company first and foremost, Convene has helped Class A landlords across the US and UK close this gap to drive tenant attraction, retention, and engagement. Our Head of Product James Frankis and Head of Real Estate Brian Holland discuss their top recommendations for the ever-evolving return-to-office strategies in this co-authored piece published by Coworking Insights. https://lnkd.in/eq2P9V7y

Selecting the perfect venue is crucial for a successful conference or town hall. The right space not only accommodates your attendees comfortably but also enhances the overall experience, ensuring your event is memorable and impactful. We recommend the following key considerations when planning your next event ⬇️

Situated just a stone's throw away from the Houses of Parliament and a couple of minutes' walk from Waterloo station, you’ll find the impressive etc.venues County Hall—one of our largest and most visited locations. Aside from being amongst some of London’s most recognised landmarks and offering breathtaking views across the River Thames, etc.venues County Hall also offers something exemplary inside—68,000 square feet, to be precise. With a multi-use event space spanning two floors, ideal for every type of conference, meeting, or event (private or otherwise), etc.venues County Hall is as large and grand as they come. When we first secured the property, we were conscious of retaining much of the building’s original charm, but it’s safe to say its authentic appeal now works in harmony with all the modern conveniences you’d expect from an industry-leading meetings and events venue in 2024. It truly is a spectacular host venue. Want to learn more about the incredible etc.venues County Hall? https://bit.ly/43hrG8N