Women have long made up the majority of the meetings, events and hospitality industries, but the higher up the ladder you climb, the fewer women you’ll find.

Selecting destinations and sites for meetings and events is one of the most important aspects meeting and event planners and their employers and clients face.

The world of wellness encompasses far more than eating your vegetables and aiming to hit 10,0000 steps a day. 

Social sustainability is at the heart of impactful and inclusive event design, offering opportunities to advance global priorities such as reduced inequalities, quality education, climate action and gender equality.

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

By 2025, AI applications will be an essential tool on every event planner's desktop.

This topic will be led by Nancy Zavada. More information to come soon.

As we approach the last quarter of 2025, what F&B trends resonated most with attendees? Which trends ended up exceeding expectations and which ones fizzled out?

Associations and destinations encounter a variety of risks that can impact the success of meetings and events, from safety and accessibility to climate considerations, health measures and community values like social justice and environmental sust

This topic will be led by Robyn Mietkiewicz. More information to come soon.