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Omar Johnson: In the AI Era, Human Judgment Is the Real Differentiator
The founder and CEO of Øpus Intelligence says the future of events is a shift from one-time moments to vital engines of brand community and intelligence.
New EIC Study Measures the Global Economic Significance of Business Events
Research from the Events Industry Council outlines the scale of the trillion-dollar global events industry in 2025, with an eye on its future impact.
Here’s Why New Opportunities to Plan and Host Financial Services Events Are Growing Fast
There isn't just one financial services market anymore. A new PCMA report maps the sector's key trends and fastest-growing niches — and the opportunities they create for destinations and event organizers.
An Immersive Learning Experience for Physician Attendees
The European Congress of Radiology’s 2026 annual meeting used its venue’s built-in 3D and LED capabilities to to bring ancient Greek mythology — and the program’s “Rays of Knowledge” theme — to life.
Convene’s Annual Salary Survey: How Are Business Events Industry Professionals Faring?
The Salary Survey is now open — and we want to hear about your compensation, workload, career growth, and workplace expectations to help paint a picture of the industry.
What’s Shaping Live Experiences in 2026?
That’s the question “The Experience Design Report,” based on the survey responses of nearly 450 event professionals, seeks to answer, taking into account everything from educational programming and networking to event tech.
This Positive Trait — Trusting Your Gut — Could Be Holding You Back
One of the biggest roadblocks to event professionals using AI to improve their strategic planning could be an overreliance on their own instincts.
‘Every Action Matters’
A conference for social impact leaders takes a model approach to its own social impact projects in host destinations.
What ‘All the Feels’ Means for Meetings
The recent opening keynote of the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo was a master class in how to make an authentic emotional connection with the audience — and came as a complete surprise to the speaker.
Research Report: What We’re Getting Wrong About Education Sessions
Freeman’s latest trends report tackles the learning experience, revealing some major disconnects between what event organizers think attendees want from — and get out of — education sessions and what they say they actually care about.
The Strategy Behind Limiting Exhibitor Opportunities
Why would a show organizer limit opportunities for exhibitors? Ahead of his ECEF presentation, NACS’ Bob Hughes shares what’s behind the association for the convention and fuel retailing industry’s strategy of restraint.
How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste
Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But research demonstrates that when planners and venues work together, the result can be a win-win-win: less food waste, improved efficiency, and better bottom lines all around.