by Tim Kitchell | Apr 10, 2026 | Top Considerations
Not long ago, the safest venue choice was usually the obvious one. A hotel ballroom. A conference room. A traditional event space designed to be efficient, familiar, and easy to plug into. That kind of venue still makes sense for plenty of events. But it no longer...
by Tim Kitchell | Mar 31, 2026 | Top Considerations
What could be so hard about booking an event venue? Find a good location, make sure it fits your guest count, compare the price, lock in the date. Easy peasy, right? In reality, choosing the right venue shapes almost everything that follows for your event. It can...
by Tim Kitchell | Mar 26, 2026 | Top Considerations
Not long ago, immersive events felt like the shiny new thing. Now they feel less like a trend and more like part of the new baseline for live experience design. That shift matters. In 2026, immersive events are less about novelty and more about designing live...
by Tim Kitchell | Mar 13, 2026 | Top Considerations
Article Navigation Introduction 1: Personalization is Becoming More Practical and More Important to Retention 2. AI in Event Planning is Moving from Experiment to Infrastructure 3. Networking is Becoming More Intentional 4. Trust Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage...
by Tim Kitchell | Mar 6, 2026 | Top Considerations
Most venue guides tell you to look for a good location, enough space, and decent catering. If you want your event to actually be a success, it is so important that you look deeper. In 2026, venue decisions are tied directly to outcomes: attendance, energy in the room,...
by Tim Kitchell | Feb 27, 2026 | Top Considerations
Not all events are created equal. Put a room full of decision-makers together and the stakes change quickly. Board members notice timing. Investors notice technical slips. VIPs notice lapses in security. Public officials notice crowd control. Any number of hiccups in...
