Trust in others and in institutions is collapsing around the world. That makes the need for events — and for our industry to do them well — more imperative than ever.

Organizing the Washington, D.C.-based human-rights meeting in the midst of DEI backlash required having the right mindset.

Have you noticed what’s different this year? Here are some standout features.

edUcon 2025 speaker Denim Richards shares how his principles for crafting a personal brand as an actor and entrepreneur can be applied to event professionals — and give participants a chance to do a deep dive with him in a hands-on master class.

Advice for navigating the challenging environment for conferences, particularly science gatherings, from an exec at a major research institute.

ABTS is seeing some troubling trends for international health-care events — some of which are due to global misperceptions of current realities in the U.S.

One slice of the current administration’s impact on the events industry.

MCI’s Erin Fuller on what we’re learning about how global events are being impacted by governmental changes and policies — and where to find the bright spots.

A guide to designing an emotionally engaging participant journey, from the first communication announcing your event to well after its conclusion.

Responses from Convene’s recent pulse survey reveal how meetings and events are navigating a challenging landscape due to shifts in U.S. administration policies and geopolitical uncertainties.

The redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center aims to support the human ecosystem in downtown Austin and reinforce a connection to nature.

The rise of extreme weather events means planners are more often going to face the difficult decision of whether to move forward with an event at an affected destination or not. Here’s how some organizers have navigated that dilemma.

These strategies will help you be proactive in navigating shifts in policies and the economic and geopolitical landscape.

Jill Blood, who helps lead the legal team at Maritz, on balancing the risks and the rewards of using AI in business event operations and data analysis.

Traci DePuy, PCMA’s chief marketing officer, shares how changes made to this signature mid-year conference — along with a healthy serving of only-in-Louisville activities — will enhance the participant experience, June 1-4.

The American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery transformed its annual meeting awards program into something far less ceremonial and far more engaging, based on audience insights.

How events can create environments that nurture flashes of insight.

At the 2024 Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) Conference, library professionals showcased innovative ways they bring books, resources, and support to communities often left behind — from Alzheimer’s caregivers to incarcerated youth. But funding and recognition remain key challenges.

The launch of a new event, designed to celebrate and support those who identify as having brains that are wired a little differently, provides insights for designing neurodivergent-friendly meetings.

We can draw on what we’ve learned in the past five years to support our audiences and organizations through this latest rough spot for events.