15 key ways to successfully negotiate contracts before your next event.

Is a new or renovated venue the best option for your next event? A group of experienced planners answers important questions you need to consider.

Effective association leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all matter. In reaching out to some of today’s most accomplished association leaders, we found that a variety of traits and approaches can spell out success.

A few years ago, being “eco-friendly” or “net-zero” at an event usually meant swapping plastic straws for paper ones or using recycled paper. Now, it’s so much more intentional.

We talked to three industry leaders about what they see as being crucial for 2026. It’s clear that collaboration and adaptability are key.

In these uncertain times, expecting the unexpected has never been so crucial for meeting planners.

While waiting for the “unicorn” to arrive, planners continue to evolve to take advantage of tech tools available now.

Unique venues that spark conversation, amplify brand identity and tantalize the senses with narrative, aesthetic flair and unexpected settings help make events stand out.

Planners need not just have a seat at the proverbial (and literal) table, but should be considered an important voice in most, if not all organizational decisions.

From saving costs to obtaining better-quality equipment, to ensuring a smooth, successful event experience, negotiating audiovisual (AV) equipment and services for an association’s meeting or event is paramount.