Event Trends for 2026: Technology Meets Connection
Event trends for 2026 center around a careful balance between technology and community, according to a new report.
How to Keep the Engagement Going Post-Con
Post-con engagement is more important now than ever before — so much so that it could be said to define event success.
6 Big-Picture Meeting Trends
Venue and hospitality professionals weigh in on accessibility, international attendance, shifts in meeting formats and other big-picture meeting trends.
Crafting Networking That Really Works
A Freeman trends report reveals a significant gap between how attendees and planners view networking at events.
How to Leap the Planner-Attendee Value Gap
There's a gap between the glitz, glamour and big-name speakers planners think are big draws for attendees, and what attendees say they truly value.
Hilton Study: Purposeful Travel Trending in 2026
A trend Hilton calls "whycation" suggests that even business travelers crave dialed-down experiences.
Craft Holiday Experiences with Purpose and Personality
Navigate the competitive holiday event season with tips to overcome venue challenges and exceed attendee expectations.
New From Disney: Reimagined Spaces and Iconic Teambuilding
Convention center renovations and reimagined group experiences are part of Disney Meetings & Events' ever-evolving DNA.
Fora Groups is Tailored for Meetings and Event Professionals
Travel agency, Fora Travel, has created Fora Groups, a new division for corporate group travel and event planning.
Bring Gen Z Workplace Values to Events
To engage Gen Z in meetings and events, weave in what they value in their workplace.
Austin’s New Strategy: The Mini-Wide
While Austin’s convention center is closed for a massive rebuild, the city is getting creative to serve group business with a decentralized event model called the mini-wide.
IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future: Shifts and Shakeups
IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future report takes a deep dive into the shifts and shakeups happening now in experiential meetings, technology and venue selection.
5 Add-on Activities to Engage Gen Z
Five add-on events that will entice Gen Z to consider joining your profession as they enter the work force.
6 Roadblocks to Building More Engaging Events
Here are a few key reasons why meeting planners find it difficult to design immersive and engaging events.
