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 | Mar 6, 2026 | Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
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 | Dec 19, 2025 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
In 2025, the most compelling brand experiences did not come from novelty alone. They came from intention. Brands began treating event space as a creative partner rather than a neutral container, using layout, flow, and scale to shape how people felt as they moved...
by Tim Kitchell | Dec 5, 2025 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
As the year is winding down, planners are looking back at what worked and what didn’t for their events in 2025. Many brought people together in bold new ways, while others showed how some old habits still fall short. With the new year on the horizon, it’s...
by Tim Kitchell | Oct 31, 2025 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Events bring people together, but they also consume resources fast. A single multi-day conference can produce several tons of waste, and generate significant carbon emissions through travel, electricity, and shipping. As a whole, the global event industry generates a...
by Tim Kitchell | Sep 4, 2025 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
In our Event Horizon series, we highlight the forces shaping the future of live experiences. Today’s issue is all about a tool you can’t see but feel everywhere you go: artificial intelligence. A broad and sometimes intimidating topic, but when used correctly, it can...
