How does Convene make meeting processes more efficient?

Convene digitizes and streamlines the entire meeting process, effectively cutting down 90% of the time spent on pre-meeting agenda preparation all the way up to post-meeting minute distribution. With just a few clicks, meeting organizers can easily build meeting packs and instantly send them out to participants, while participants can conveniently and securely view and access their meeting documents wherever they are.

Does Convene have a feature to record minutes?

Yes, Convene has a handy Minute Taker tool which allows secretaries to take minutes while a meeting is ongoing.

Can we control document access on Convene?

Yes, Convene lets administrators define user roles and permissions with fine-grained access controls. Administrators can choose to allow access to entire meetings or folders, or they can choose to restrict access to individual agenda topics or files.

Can I access documents or meetings offline?

In the Convene app, you can log in offline. All previously downloaded documents and meeting files can be accessed.

How secure is Convene?

Convene employs industry — leading security measures — from our data hosting down to our application’s security features and security governance. To ensure that client data is protected at all times on all levels, our cloud offering is hosted in AWS enterprise-grade data centers with the following certifications: SOC 1/SSAE 16/ISAE 3402 (formerly SAS 70), ISO (27001, ISO27002, ISO27017 and ISO 27018). At the same time, the Convene portal and application make use of AES-256 network and document encryption, multi-factor authentication, on-the-fly decryption, fine-grained access control, and have security features such as automatic purge for lost devices and an audit trail. Convene is a highly secure SOC 2 accredited enterprise solution trusted by central banks, governments, and Fortune 500 companies. For more information on our security features, For more information on our security features, click here.

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Boards trust Convene, and G2’s ratings prove it! With top-rated features that set the standard for board management, Convene consistently leads the industry. Discover why boards choose it over competitors.

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Scheduling

Agenda Builder

Meeting Minutes

Document Management

Voting

E-Signatures

Permissioning

Annotations and Notes

Video Conferencing Integration

Board Assessments

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Industry Average

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The Hidden Cost of Traditional Board Processes

Board packs distributed late or across unsecured channels
Time wasted chasing approvals and updates
Limited visibility into actions, decisions, and compliance
Increased risk around data privacy and governance

Your Boardroom Runs Better with Convene

With intuitive tools, enterprise-grade security, and award-winning features, Convene makes governance effortless.

Meeting Ops

Scheduling meetings, building agendas, and taking minutes is now easier with Convene’s one-stop meeting solution.

Board Intelligence

Convene offers a single source of truth for all board information, allowing you to quickly access documents through its powerful search capabilities.

Boardroom Synergy

With Convene, discussions flow seamlessly from planning to follow-ups—no more switching between apps.

Security & Compliance

Govern without risk via Convene’s multi-layered security that guarantees full compliance, end-to-end encryption, and fine-grained access controls.

Governance Hub

Convene combines voting, approvals, and evaluations into one seamless platform for faster, accountable decisions.

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How does Convene make meeting processes more efficient?

Convene digitizes and streamlines the entire meeting process, effectively cutting down 90% of the time spent on pre-meeting agenda preparation all the way up to post-meeting minute distribution. With just a few clicks, meeting organizers can easily build meeting packs and instantly send them out to participants, while participants can conveniently and securely view and access their meeting documents wherever they are.
Does Convene have a feature to record minutes?

Yes, Convene has a handy Minute Taker tool which allows secretaries to take minutes while a meeting is ongoing.
Can we control document access on Convene?

Yes, Convene lets administrators define user roles and permissions with fine-grained access controls. Administrators can choose to allow access to entire meetings or folders, or they can choose to restrict access to individual agenda topics or files.
Can I access documents or meetings offline?

In the Convene app, you can log in offline. All previously downloaded documents and meeting files can be accessed.
How secure is Convene?

Convene employs industry — leading security measures — from our data hosting down to our application’s security features and security governance. To ensure that client data is protected at all times on all levels, our cloud offering is hosted in AWS enterprise-grade data centers with the following certifications: SOC 1/SSAE 16/ISAE 3402 (formerly SAS 70), ISO (27001, ISO27002, ISO27017 and ISO 27018).
At the same time, the Convene portal and application make use of AES-256 network and document encryption, multi-factor authentication, on-the-fly decryption, fine-grained access control, and have security features such as automatic purge for lost devices and an audit trail.
Convene is a highly secure SOC 2 accredited enterprise solution trusted by central banks, governments, and Fortune 500 companies.
For more information on our security features, For more information on our security features, click here.