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Event Predictions for 2025
From AI to data to video, there’s a lot for event organizers to consider in the coming year — and mdg’s team has some recommendations on what to focus on.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Tips to help new managers hone their skills when interviewing job seekers, plus more advice in this week’s roundup of workplace trends and news curated by the editors of Convene.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Planners Respond to Fatal Food Allergy Reaction at an Event
An influencer attendee died at a recent event from an allergic reaction to the food she consumed, serving as a “stark reminder” of event planners’ responsibility to keep attendees safe, according to event professional Shameka Jennings.
Room Set: Volvo Cars’ Woodland Wonderland
For the debut of Volvo’s new line of electric SUVs — and a signature scent — an ethereal, forest-inspired event felt only natural.
Budget Woes Top List of Event Planners’ Biggest Challenges
Results from Convene’s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey show that a dramatic increase in AV costs — plus rising fees from venues and hotels — are straining planners’ budgets.
How Oak View Group Is Working to Positively Disrupt Events
With a collection of more than 300 venues around the globe, the company’s innovative approach is fueling a brighter future for attendee experiences.
Trends Report 2025: Event Attendees as Consumers First
How consumer behavior trends translate to business events: Meeting participants also are seeking connection with purpose. Part of Convene's Annual Events Industry Forecast.
Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’
A longtime event site-selection strategy is gaining strength — and it has a twin tactic on the leisure side. Part of Convene's Annual Events Industry Forecast.
Trends Report 2025: An Eye on AI and the Planet
Event professionals’ proficiency using AI tools continues to grow. How about their green skills? Part of Convene's Annual Events Industry Forecast.
Trends Report 2025: Will Event Tech Costs Fuel Low-Tech Options?
The demand to create high-tech, awe-inducing spectacles at events could stretch planners’ budgets to the limit. Part of Convene's Annual Events Industry Forecast.
Trends Report 2025: The Rise of Humans in an AI World
A longtime event site-selection strategy is gaining strength — and it has a twin tactic on the leisure side. Part of Convene's Annual Events Industry Forecast.