Planning and design

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August 19, 2026Conferences: an antidote to our digital derangementThe offline nature of meeting in-person is increasingly the point, argues James LancasterRead More

Conference preference

December 15, 2025Associations Forum: “The conference still rules"The Associations Forum's 2025 survey reveals that conferences are the most significant annual event for associations, with 76% hosting them and 66% planning over a year in advance.

Q4 EMEA Pulse Survey 2025

December 3, 2025Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ leaves US event planners reelingOptimism amongst North American event planners has plummeted over the last six months – because they have no idea what US President Donald Trump is going to do next.

Conference speaker

December 1, 2025How to... master speaking at a conferenceConference speaking is bigger than a presentation. Here’s how to cut it down to size.

IBTM Trends

November 25, 2025Meetings and events trends report predicts ‘golden era’ for industryThe meetings and events industry is predicted to thrive in 2026, with growth driven by cultural, technological, business, experiential, and regional trends, despite global challenges, according to the IBTM Trends Report 2025.

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October 31, 2025How to ... prepare to moderate a panel discussionThe Four Pots approach to getting the most out of your speakers

Budget squeeze

October 30, 2025BCD M&E trends: Economic uncertainty and budget constraints to shape 2026Meetings and events will continue to face economic uncertainty and budget constraints in 2026, but the industry will continue to adapt and innovate to see it through the year ahead, according to BCD M&E's What's Trending 2026 guide.

Adam Grant

October 29, 2025Hidden Potential author to deliver Convening Leaders 2026 keynoteAdam Grant, an organisational psychologist, author and podcaster, will deliver the opening keynote at Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia, focusing on unlocking hidden potential.

Conference Welcome Desk

October 21, 2025How to make first-time attendees feel welcomeTop tips for event organisers looking to make a positive impression on delegates making their debut

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October 13, 2025How to ... warm up a conferenceGetting to know your speakers is the best way to ensure engaging content

M&E professional optimism at five-year high, says AMEX GBT

October 7, 2025M&E professional optimism at five-year high, says AMEX GBTAMEX GBT's 2026 Global Meetings & Events Forecast indicates that optimism among meetings and events professionals is at a five-year high, despite concerns over costs and economic uncertainty.Show More