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Conference attendees seated in a discussion-focused session with roundtables and open networking space

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.

Wedding planning team reviewing roles, timeline, and venue responsibilities before a ceremony

WeddingsGuideOct 21, 2026

Wedding Planner vs Venue Coordinator: Who Handles What

A wedding planner, month-of coordinator, day-of coordinator, and venue coordinator all serve different operational roles. This guide clarifies who handles logistics, vendor communication, timelines, and problem-solving so couples can spot coverage gaps before they sign contracts.

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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.

Business events professionals discussing advocacy and policy strategy at a conference table

WeddingsNewsOct 8, 2026

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.

  • Large Los Angeles outdoor event production setup with stage lighting, crowd flow lanes, and polished hospitality zones

    Corporate EventsNewsJun 24, 20265 min read

    LA World Cup Fan Zones Raise the Event Production Bar

    Los Angeles World Cup 26 programming shows how modern large-scale events now depend on regional guest flow, transit planning, accessibility, and distributed experiences.

  • Executive product launch event setup in Charlotte with stage lighting and branded presentation screen

    Corporate EventsGuideJun 29, 2026

    Charlotte Product Launch Event Planning Guide

    Plan a Charlotte product launch that aligns audience strategy, staging, guest experience, and follow-up. This guide covers the operational decisions that help brands create momentum and convert attention into business results.

Expert Advice

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    WeddingsExpert AdviceMay 16, 2024

    Selecting the Perfect Wedding Dress for LA Venues

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    WeddingsExpert AdviceFeb 24, 2024

    Tips and Tricks Mastering a First Dance

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Conference attendees using AI-powered event tools at a large tech conference

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.

Business events professionals discussing advocacy and policy strategy at a conference table

WeddingsNewsOct 8, 2026

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 PlanningNewsOct 14, 20268 min read

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.

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.

Business travelers and event attendees exploring a destination with local cultural experiences

WeddingsNewsOct 3, 2026

World Tourism Day Signals Shift in Business Travel

World Tourism Day is highlighting a broader shift in how business travelers and event attendees engage with destinations. New reporting points to stronger demand for deeper, more meaningful experiences that can influence meetings, incentive trips, and conference programming.

Planners meeting in a modern international conference venue in Sydney

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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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.

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Event planners reviewing venue and industry news updates

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.

Chicago skyline with a downtown hotel and convention district in view

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.

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.

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Professional conference setup in Charlotte with a stage, audience seating, and branded presentation screens

Corporate EventsGuideJun 25, 2026

Charlotte Conference Planning Guide

Plan a polished Charlotte conference with guidance on venue selection, agenda design, guest flow, production, and hospitality that supports both executive objectives and attendee experience.

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    Corporate EventsNewsJun 21, 20265 min read

    Aspen’s Food Festival Shows What Luxury Guests Expect Now

    The 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen points to a broader event shift: premium guests now expect hospitality, education, access, and pacing to work together.

  • Elegant Charlotte client appreciation reception setup with cocktail tables floral details soft lighting and skyline-inspired atmosphere

    Corporate EventsGuideJun 23, 20267 min read

    Charlotte Client Appreciation Event Planning Guide

    A practical Charlotte guide to planning client appreciation events that feel personal, polished, and useful for long-term business relationships.

  • Elegant executive breakfast setup in a Charlotte hotel meeting room with coffee service notebooks and natural morning light

    Corporate EventsGuideJun 20, 20267 min read

    How to Plan an Executive Breakfast in Charlotte

    A practical Charlotte guide to planning an executive breakfast with a focused agenda, smooth arrival flow, thoughtful hospitality, and a clear business outcome.


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    Curating Your Vendor Dream Team in Los Angeles

  • Business travelers and event attendees exploring a destination with local cultural experiences

    WeddingsNewsOct 3, 2026

    World Tourism Day Signals Shift in Business Travel

    World Tourism Day is highlighting a broader shift in how business travelers and event attendees engage with destinations. New reporting points to stronger demand for deeper, more meaningful experiences that can influence meetings, incentive trips, and conference programming.

    Planners meeting in a modern international conference venue in Sydney

    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.

    Read all articles →
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    Conference planners reviewing an international meeting strategy with a Sydney venue in the backgroundFeatured Event ArticleInternational Meetings That Pay for ThemselvesView Article

    Corporate Event Ideas

    Event professional using a laptop safely while traveling through a conference venue and airport

    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 →

    Most Read This Month

    Event planners reviewing venue and industry news updates

    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.

    Chicago skyline with a downtown hotel and convention district in view

    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.

    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.

    Read all articles →