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... by Tim Kitchell | Mar 13, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, 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 | Feb 27, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, 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... by Tim Kitchell | Feb 20, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Walk into any corporate event today, and you see it everywhere. Phones are out.Eyes are drifting.Side chats in the back row. Audience attention is harder to hold than ever. The average person looks at their phone about 96 times per day. (SQ Magazine) Event planners... by Tim Kitchell | Feb 12, 2026 | Corporate Events, Top Considerations
If you have ever walked a major trade show floor, you know the feeling. Bright lights. Huge banners. Music from one booth mixing with a mic check from another. Staff calling out to every passersby. Screens looping demo videos. Swag bags filling up fast. Everyone is...
