Is packing every minute of a business trip actually killing creativity? In this Convene Talk, we unpack the “leisure boom,” why adding white space to work travel and conferences fuels breakthroughs, and how design tweaks—like serendipity paths and simple sticky-note walls—unlock engagement. We also sanity-check the headline stats, discuss ROI vs. reflection time, and explore why Gen Z says their best ideas happen away from the desk. Practical takeaways for planners and travelers included.

Links:

· Stop Rushing Business Trips: Benefits Of The Bleisure Boom: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/08/28/stop-rushing-business-trips-benefits-of-the-bleisure-boom/

· The Science of Aha! Moments: Designing Events for Maximum Inspiration: https://www.pcma.org/science-of-aha-moments-designing-events-inspiration/

· How to Create Aha Moments at Events: https://www.pcma.org/create-aha-moments-events/

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Music: Inspirational Cinematic Piano with Orchestra