Meetings and Events Industry News

Marking the first major German exhibition of 2022, the ISM and ProSweets Cologne show has wrapped. Is it a sign that in-person trade shows are on a reliable path to recovery?

Marking the first major German exhibition of 2022, the ISM and ProSweets Cologne show has wrapped. Is it a sign that in-person trade shows are on a reliable path to recovery?

NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens,” act as proof of ownership for digital assets, but are they really a state-of-the-art solution for event ticketing and swag bags?

As many associations report declining volunteer and membership levels, leaders say it’s time for organizations to rethink the way they manage volunteer programs and take steps to encourage more participation at meetings. 

In many ways, events in a pre-pandemic world focused on the principle of "the bigger, the better.” As the growing trend towards micro-events shows, however, sometimes less is more. Learn when micro-events are the best choice, and how to get them right.

Are the days of exciting new event tech startups pitching for funding with revolutionary new products a thing of the past?

With the event tech world focusing on virtual and hybrid platforms, there seems to be a lack of revolutionary new ideas and leftfield startups. Amid this conceptual draught, three companies are looking to change the game, each in their own way.

Mental health issues are not new to the events industry — these experiences have been present for some time. But with event profs currently facing exceptionally high-stress levels, more people are living with mental health challenges like burnout.

Staffing shortages, supply chain issues, rising costs and, of course, the ongoing pandemic are creating a perfect storm of challenges for event managers. Out of the storm may come more efficient approaches to event planning and respect for hospitality employees.

The push for net-zero emissions is driving up the price of carbon offsets, with their market value more than tripling over the past six months. A new approach called carbon pricing may help the event industry respond. Here’s how it works.