A new “Registration Insights Report” from Maritz draws on more than 360,000 attendee registration records over a three-year period to identify new registration booking behaviors, yielding surprising findings about who spends more — early birds or latecomers — at events.

The “2024 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report” offers insights into the current state of the relationship between planners and speakers — and how speaker selection factors into an event’s success.

The black-tie event closed out a busy Business Events Industry Week in Washington, D.C.

A handful of event suppliers and organizers traded their insights on how the RFP process has changed since the pandemic during a session at Business Events Industry Week.

How the event technology company Encore brought host city Washington, D.C. to a ballroom for a VIP audience.

Neuroscientist Paul Zak on how immersion is created — and how to make the most of it.

Even if planners don’t have the resources to hire a professional coach, there are ways they can improve their speakers’ effectiveness.

Professional development expert Sally Foley-Lewis offers two common-sense tips to maximize your efficiency during hectic workdays.

A new survey will measure how the popular session format has developed over the past decade. Your participation is welcome.

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community offer meeting manager some guidance on what international attendees need for their visa applications.

WorldatWork’s Courtney Mesmer developed a speaker coaching program to improve the participant experience at her organization’s annual conference. That initiative not only transformed the conference but rippled throughout the organization.

Indiana University Bloomington conference explores music star Taylor Swift’s lyricism, feminism, economic impact, social-media presence, and more through an academic lens.