by Tim Kitchell | May 28, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
A few years ago, it was fair to wonder whether virtual and hybrid events might make in-person gatherings feel less necessary. Thankfully, that never came to pass. People are still showing up. Brands are still investing in live experiences. Planners are still looking...
by Tim Kitchell | May 7, 2026 | Corporate Events, Events at Palace of Fine Arts, Events at The Mint, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Brand events are often built around the future. A new product. A new partnership. A new market. A new chapter for the company. The language is forward-looking, the visuals are polished, and the experience is designed to create momentum. The challenge is that highly...
by Tim Kitchell | Apr 30, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Case Studies, Events at Palace of Fine Arts, Top Considerations
When Dreame Technology brought its Dreame Next 2026 global launch to San Francisco, the company was not planning a quiet product reveal. It was planning a four-day international showcase across smart mobility, smart home appliances, personal devices, premium personal...
by Tim Kitchell | Apr 28, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
There are plenty of cities where you can host a technology event. You can book the convention center, fly in the speakers, build the agenda, fill the room, and call it a success. But events are always stronger when the city around them adds something to the...
by Tim Kitchell | Apr 23, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
In corporate event planning, it is easy to assume the most important part of the experience is the most visible one. -The keynote that anchors the day.-The main stage moment everyone gathers for.-The speaker or reveal that shapes the schedule around it. It makes...
by Tim Kitchell | Mar 26, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, 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...
