These are the 20 meetings and events professionals who have been named this year's 2023 Meetings Today Trendsetters.

IACC's 2023 Meeting Room of the Future survey—the first since Covid shut down the meetings industry—registers a variety of evolving planner preferences. IACC chief Mark Cooper reveals some of the most significant.

As emerging industry professionals, our biggest task is to learn from those willing to share their industry knowledge with us. That means taking advantage of every educational opportunity that knocks, like these student membership opportunities within meetings and events industry organizations and associations. 

When it comes to enviable places to hold a meeting, Newport Beach, California, certainly carries itself with a lot of swagger, and its refined elegance will leave attendees heartily impressed.

From the hotels and convention center to the Michelin-caliber dining, Orlando has it all for meetings and events.

From the catering to the new director of events, Wyndham Orlando Resort provides memorable meetings and events experiences.

Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ideal city for meetings and events. Conveniently located 20-minutes from Detroit International Airport attendees will arrive quickly and conveniently to their hotel. There are many outdoor recreation opportunities to enjoy. With many dining and nightlife options, Ann Arbor is where great minds meet and play. 

According to Tourism Economics, Anaheim welcomed a record-breaking 24.9 million visitors in 2022, with tourism spending exceeding $15.7 billion across Orange County.

On a recent trip to Madison, Wisconsin for a conference, Meetings Today editor Danielle LeBreck discovers special meeting and event venues, from historic buildings repurposed to concert halls and more.