Meetings Innovators: Howard Givner
Howard Givner built and sold three successful event businesses. He says events are "on borrowed time" if they ignore two areas in dire need of innovation.
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Event Tech News Roundup: June 2025
As AI sweeps across the event tech landscape, June’s developments show a sector racing to redefine value through smarter tools, deeper data, and strategic consolidation. The real winners? Planners who can keep pace with the change.
Walking Meetings Are a Thing: What Planners Need to Know
Planners are finding that meeting and networking while walking is not just good for your health — it also increases productivity and creativity.
How to Become a Meeting Planner
Behind every unforgettable event is a meeting planner making magic happen. If you're organized, calm under pressure, and love bringing people together, this career could be your perfect fit. Learn about the key skills, certifications, salary expectations, and steps to start your journey in event planning.
Meeting Planner Groups and Associations You Need to Know
The best way to immerse yourself in the meetings industry is to join an association or membership group — or maybe two.
Freeman Creates Blueprint to Help Event Professionals Overcome Resistance to Change
Within the next five years, Millennials and Gen Z are projected to comprise 75% of the workforce, which means ignoring their preferences is no longer an option. How can events change to meet their needs?
Navigating the Globalization of Events: Key Takeaways from PCMA Convening Leaders
At this year’s PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston, the spotlight was on helping event planners navigate and meet the needs of increasingly international audiences.
Five Predictions from Scott Galloway that Signal Change for Business Events
At PCMA’s Convening Leaders conference, NYU Stern professor, author, and entrepreneur Scott Galloway shared his insights on the trends shaping the 2025 business landscape. Many of his predictions could impact the business events industry, these five may have the biggest impact.
2025 Meetings Industry Events Calendar: Top Conferences & Must-Attend Events
Your 2025 guide to the meetings industry’s top events. Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and discover opportunities at the year’s must-attend events and conferences.
Meetings Innovator: Anh Nguyen
When Anh Nguyen realized the events industry's "do-it-all-yourself" culture wasn't compatible with motherhood, she built a solution: a collaborative network of senior planners. But that's just one of her many innovative approaches to working in the meetings industry.