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10 Things Planners Get Wrong About Designing Events for Younger Generations

Tips and Trends | July 22, 2026

Gen Z and Millennials are projected to make up 75% of the workforce by 2030 — and we still have little clue as to how to engage them. Read more...

How conferences are evolving in 2026 – and what planners should prioritise to stay ahead

Tips and Trends | July 22, 2026

Conferences are firmly back in the corporate calendar, but the environment they are operating in has changed. Read more...

Events Are Overprogrammed, and Attendees Are Checking Out

Tips and Trends | June 02, 2026

Events are lagging behind the personalization standard set by digital platforms. Without guided experiences, attendees disengage, and retention suffers. Read more...

Experts Offer Tips for Meaning-Rich Events on Any Budget

Tips and Trends | April 06, 2026

Learn how to manage costs with these insights Read more...

15 F&B Hacks Planners Can Use to Cut Costs

Tips and Trends | April 06, 2026

F&B is one area where planners can make budget-saving alterations that are virtually invisible to attendees. Read more...

7 Networking Mistakes That Undermine Your Professional Success

Tips and Trends | April 06, 2026

Your network is a crucial asset, but these habits can kill it. Read more...

Slight Growth Still Projected for U.S. Hotels in 2026

Tips and Trends | April 04, 2026

CoStar and Tourism Economics made minor adjustments to their hotel forecast this week during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit. Read more...

Safety and Security Top Priorities for Meeting Planners, Says Report

Tips and Trends | April 03, 2026

Research from FCM M&E sees employee engagement as primary purpose for events Read more...

Event Promotion Wording: A Key to Effective Event Marketing

Tips and Trends | April 03, 2026

Effective event promotion wording attracts attendees and strengthens your marketing strategy. Craft clear, engaging messages that resonate, create urgency, and highlight key benefits to make your event unforgettable. Read more...

6 Event Industry Trends and Predictions for 2026

Tips and Trends | April 02, 2026

From mental well-being and community-driven design to smaller gatherings and more intentional tech, these shifts are shaping how live events will be designed, produced, and experienced in the year ahead. Read more...

How to reshape the conference agenda with wellness breaks

Tips and Trends | November 07, 2025

For decades, the standard format has centred on a speaker at a podium delivering information to rows of seated attendees, but this approach is rapidly losing its appeal, especially with Gen Z audiences. Read more...

7 Unexpected Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Event Vendor

Tips and Trends | October 13, 2025

Events are ecosystems—and every vendor is a piece of the puzzle. Here’s how to go beyond the basics to make sure yours are the perfect fit. Read more...