Why Investors Are Suddenly Bullish on Event Companies
Private equity firms and strategic buyers are eyeing the events industry, seeing growth, resilience, and human connection as strong investment drivers.
Event Management
Successful event management requires a mix of creativity, strategic planning, and flawless execution. Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or just starting out, our expert-driven insights will help you elevate your skills and stay ahead in the fast-evolving meetings and events industry.
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In this section, you’ll find actionable tips, best practices, and real-world strategies to help you:
- Plan and execute seamless events – from small corporate meetings to large-scale conferences.
- Improve attendee engagement and experience with innovative event design.
- Master budgeting, logistics, and vendor management for maximum efficiency.
- Leverage event technology to streamline planning and execution.
- Learn from industry leaders through case studies, expert interviews, and trend reports.
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Building Bold Events from the Ground Up
Two female founders shared how outsider perspectives, community building, and entrepreneurial grit are key to building successful events.
How a $40K Cyber Scam Nearly Grounded 80 Event Pros
In an era of rising cyber fraud, one planner’s $40,000 loss is a wake-up call for the industry: payment security deserves the same rigor as contracts, insurance, and attendee safety.
Extreme Weather Means More Cancellations and Pricier Insurance. What Can Planners Do?
Planners need to sharpen their awareness of seasonality and avoid risky outdoor locations — that is, if they want to get their events insured.
Meeting Planner Bootcamp: How AGDC Trains Executive Assistants to Organize Events
Many executive assistants and secretaries end up as default event professionals, with little to no training. This planner decided to change that.
Speakers Bureaus to Planners: Stop Wasting Our Time
Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.
Mitigating the Effects of Extreme Weather on Your Events
A new report tracks disruptions caused by extreme weather across thousands of events, revealing a growing and insidious challenge — extreme heat.
Why is it So Hard for Planners to Donate Food?
Despite laws that protect food donors and apps that simplify the process, planners keep hitting roadblocks with hotels unwilling or unable to donate food.
Planner Left Stranded After Hotel Changes Hands
No rooming lists, diagrams, or BEOs — and no responses to her calls or emails — left this planner on edge as her hotel went through a change of ownership just weeks before her meeting.
Is Your Event Really Ready for Crisis?
A checklist alone isn’t a crisis plan. True event security demands a collaborative, evolving process that plans for every what-if.