In a recent episode of the PCMA Convene Podcast, Chantal Sturk-Nadeau and Veemal Gungadin break down key findings from the latest Pulse Check survey. They discuss AI adoption trends, the “efficiency trap,” and how event planners can shift from cost-cutting to value creation. Explore their insights on AI’s role in business events.
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Creators & Guests
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Chantal Sturk-Nadeau
Chantal is leading AI-driven innovations that empower event professionals. With over 25 years of experience in tourism leadership roles, she has pioneered new approaches to marketing destinations and harnessing emerging technologies to drive industry-wide transformation. Now Chantal helps event professionals navigate the shift from efficiency-focused AI use to true strategic value creation.
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Veemal Gungadin
Veemal is leading Gevme - a modern omnichannel event platform powering thousands of events globally. A visionary in digital innovation, he also serves on the PCMA Board of Directors & Trustees and as VP of Digital & Innovation at the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers, where he drives national-level initiatives in Singapore to help businesses and professionals transform digitally. His expertise in AI and event tech has led to innovations like Spark, a personal AI event concierge designed to enhance event professionals' productivity.