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Event PlanningNewsOct 21, 2026

Why Conversation-First Events Are Gaining Ground

A Smart Meetings report on an event that devoted much of its program to conversation highlights a broader planning shift: organizers are rethinking agenda density, room design, and facilitation to make peer exchange the main value driver, not a side activity.

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Chicago Hotel Strike Looms for Event Planners

A potential large-scale hotel strike in Chicago could affect meeting schedules, room blocks, staffing plans, and attendee transportation. Here’s what event professionals should watch and how to prepare without overreacting.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 26, 2026

Chicago Hotel Strike Looms Over Event Planning

A looming hotel strike in Chicago is prompting planners to review contracts, room blocks, transportation, and contingency plans. For events tied to downtown properties or McCormick Place, early communication and flexibility may be essential in the weeks ahead.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 22, 2026

PrimeTime Sports Conference Spotlights Event Trends

PrimeTime Sports Management Conference brings 550 sports industry leaders to Toronto for three days of networking, education, and trade show activity. The event offers a timely look at how live conferences continue to blend content, community, and business development.

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    Why Event Planners Should Track Advocacy Now

    Government policy is moving back onto the business-events agenda, and planners are being urged to stay informed. Advocacy can influence site selection, attendance, and long-term destination competitiveness in subtle but meaningful ways.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 26, 2026

Chicago Hotel Strike Looms Over Event Planning

A looming hotel strike in Chicago is prompting planners to review contracts, room blocks, transportation, and contingency plans. For events tied to downtown properties or McCormick Place, early communication and flexibility may be essential in the weeks ahead.

Attendees networking at a sports management conference in Toronto

Event PlanningNewsSep 22, 2026

PrimeTime Sports Conference Spotlights Event Trends

PrimeTime Sports Management Conference brings 550 sports industry leaders to Toronto for three days of networking, education, and trade show activity. The event offers a timely look at how live conferences continue to blend content, community, and business development.

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Meeting planners discussing policy advocacy at a business events conference

Event PlanningNewsOct 11, 2026

Why Advocacy Matters for Event Planners

Business events increasingly intersect with public policy, and planners are being asked to understand how advocacy affects venues, attendance, and long-term destination strategy. A new industry conversation is putting that responsibility back in focus.

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Event PlanningNewsOct 9, 2026

Dreamforce Shows How AI Can Improve Attendee Access

Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2026 gave planners a current look at how AI can support attendee experience, from clearer navigation to faster content discovery. The event also highlighted the importance of balancing innovation with accessibility, trust, and practical event operations.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 21, 2026

How Corporate Events Create Memorable Stories

A Smart Meetings feature explores why strong corporate events are designed around memorable moments, not just agendas. The piece offers a useful lens for planners aiming to build engagement, word-of-mouth, and attendee recall.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 19, 2026

PCMA’s EMEA Conference Shows the Future of Events

PCMA’s Convening EMEA in Lisbon highlighted how conferences are evolving around integrity, connection, and future-focused design. For planners, the event offers a useful snapshot of how education, collaboration, and attendee experience are being reimagined in real time.

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Corporate EventsNewsSep 11, 2026

Cybersecurity Travel Tips for Event Teams on the Road

As event professionals move between hotels, convention centers, airports, and shared venues, new Wi-Fi threats are making secure travel practices more important than ever. A recent Microsoft warning underscores simple steps teams can take to protect sensitive event data.

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Corporate EventsNewsAug 12, 2026

How Venue Tech Is Rewriting Event Planning

Encore’s latest investment in planner-friendly tools signals a broader shift in event production: venue teams and suppliers are building faster, more connected workflows to reduce friction, improve accuracy, and give planners more control.

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Corporate EventsNewsAug 11, 2026

How Athlete-Led Hospitality Can Inspire Event Planning

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s Stay Like a Champion program offers meeting professionals a fresh look at wellness-forward hospitality. The concept blends rest, training, and nutrition into a luxury stay, giving planners ideas for more immersive attendee experiences.

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Corporate EventsNewsAug 10, 2026

Encore Puts $100M Behind Smarter Event Production

Encore Global is investing $100 million in product and digital upgrades this year, a move that could affect how planners source production support, streamline ballroom logistics, and improve attendee-facing event experiences across meetings, conferences, and live programs.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 14, 2026

Why the Premier League's U.S. Fan Events Matter

The Premier League's Coast to Coast activations show how sports brands can build fan momentum with live experiences across multiple cities. For event planners, the campaign offers a useful look at travel, turnout, and sponsor-friendly programming at scale.

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Why Event Teams Should Watch Event Tech Tools

New event technology tools are arriving with a stronger focus on ROI, speaker workflows, attendee behavior, and operational clarity. For planners, the key question is not whether to adopt more tools, but which solutions truly improve execution and measurement.

Exterior view of a modern sports complex with multiple courts and event-ready common areas in Henderson, Nevada

Event PlanningNewsSep 10, 2026

A New Sports Complex Is Opening in Henderson

Henderson is adding a new 180,000-square-foot sports complex that could expand options for tournaments, team travel, and group gatherings. For planners, the opening signals another venue-driven boost for events tied to sports tourism and attendee experiences.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 9, 2026

Pre-Production Is the New Event Advantage

As live events get more complex, pre-production is becoming a strategic safeguard rather than a backstage formality. This piece examines how early coordination can help planners protect budgets, reduce timeline risk, and improve the attendee experience.

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Event PlanningNewsSep 7, 2026

Food Safety Questions Planners Should Ask Vendors

Food safety is increasingly part of event planning, not just catering operations. This Nexa brief highlights the questions planners should ask vendors before service begins, from handling procedures to communication protocols, so teams can reduce risk and protect guest confidence.

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Event PlanningNewsOct 2, 2026

Building an International Meeting Program That Pays Off

Business Events Sydney and ICC Sydney outline a practical framework for international meetings that can improve value, strengthen stakeholder alignment, and help planners justify investment through smarter programming, destination fit, and measurable outcomes.

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    Event PlanningNewsOct 1, 2026

    International Meetings That Pay for Themselves

    Business Events Sydney and ICC Sydney outlined a practical framework for building international meeting programs that can strengthen budgets, support destination value, and improve long-term event strategy for planners managing global attendance.

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    Event PlanningNewsSep 29, 2026

    US Event Industry News: Venue, Tech and Activation Trends

    This roundup highlights a mix of venue updates, conference strategy, and experiential marketing ideas that matter to planners. From new hospitality amenities to brand activations and event-industry developments, the focus is on what may shape attendee experience and production decisions.

  • Modern meeting venue and hotel event space with planners reviewing setup details

    WeddingsNewsSep 27, 2026

    New Venue Upgrades and Industry Moves to Watch

    Hotels, destinations, and event professionals are rolling out fresh updates that matter to planners balancing experience, access, and budget. From renovated properties to leadership moves, these developments signal where meeting and event opportunities may be improving next season.

  • Corporate event attendees networking and engaging in a polished conference setting

    Event PlanningNewsSep 21, 2026

    How Corporate Events Create Memorable Stories

    A Smart Meetings feature explores why strong corporate events are designed around memorable moments, not just agendas. The piece offers a useful lens for planners aiming to build engagement, word-of-mouth, and attendee recall.

    Conference attendees participating in an interactive event session in Lisbon

    Event PlanningNewsSep 19, 2026

    PCMA’s EMEA Conference Shows the Future of Events

    PCMA’s Convening EMEA in Lisbon highlighted how conferences are evolving around integrity, connection, and future-focused design. For planners, the event offers a useful snapshot of how education, collaboration, and attendee experience are being reimagined in real time.

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    Corporate EventsNewsSep 11, 2026

    Cybersecurity Travel Tips for Event Teams on the Road

    As event professionals move between hotels, convention centers, airports, and shared venues, new Wi-Fi threats are making secure travel practices more important than ever. A recent Microsoft warning underscores simple steps teams can take to protect sensitive event data.

    Event planner reviewing digital venue and production tools in a modern ballroom

    Corporate EventsNewsAug 12, 2026

    How Venue Tech Is Rewriting Event Planning

    Encore’s latest investment in planner-friendly tools signals a broader shift in event production: venue teams and suppliers are building faster, more connected workflows to reduce friction, improve accuracy, and give planners more control.

    JW Marriott Tampa Water Street hospitality program inspired by athlete wellness

    Corporate EventsNewsAug 11, 2026

    How Athlete-Led Hospitality Can Inspire Event Planning

    JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s Stay Like a Champion program offers meeting professionals a fresh look at wellness-forward hospitality. The concept blends rest, training, and nutrition into a luxury stay, giving planners ideas for more immersive attendee experiences.

    Event production crew setting up lighting and AV equipment in a conference ballroom

    Corporate EventsNewsAug 10, 2026

    Encore Puts $100M Behind Smarter Event Production

    Encore Global is investing $100 million in product and digital upgrades this year, a move that could affect how planners source production support, streamline ballroom logistics, and improve attendee-facing event experiences across meetings, conferences, and live programs.

    Read all articles →

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    Event PlanningNewsSep 14, 2026

    Why the Premier League's U.S. Fan Events Matter

    The Premier League's Coast to Coast activations show how sports brands can build fan momentum with live experiences across multiple cities. For event planners, the campaign offers a useful look at travel, turnout, and sponsor-friendly programming at scale.

    Event planner reviewing technology tools for conference production and attendee analytics

    Event PlanningNewsSep 13, 20266 min read

    Why Event Teams Should Watch Event Tech Tools

    New event technology tools are arriving with a stronger focus on ROI, speaker workflows, attendee behavior, and operational clarity. For planners, the key question is not whether to adopt more tools, but which solutions truly improve execution and measurement.

    Exterior view of a modern sports complex with multiple courts and event-ready common areas in Henderson, Nevada

    Event PlanningNewsSep 10, 2026

    A New Sports Complex Is Opening in Henderson

    Henderson is adding a new 180,000-square-foot sports complex that could expand options for tournaments, team travel, and group gatherings. For planners, the opening signals another venue-driven boost for events tied to sports tourism and attendee experiences.

    Event production team reviewing pre-production plans for a conference

    Event PlanningNewsSep 9, 2026

    Pre-Production Is the New Event Advantage

    As live events get more complex, pre-production is becoming a strategic safeguard rather than a backstage formality. This piece examines how early coordination can help planners protect budgets, reduce timeline risk, and improve the attendee experience.

    Event planner reviewing food safety questions with a catering team before service

    Event PlanningNewsSep 7, 2026

    Food Safety Questions Planners Should Ask Vendors

    Food safety is increasingly part of event planning, not just catering operations. This Nexa brief highlights the questions planners should ask vendors before service begins, from handling procedures to communication protocols, so teams can reduce risk and protect guest confidence.

    Read all articles →