All posts by James D. Feldman

While most association planners react to F&B spikes after venues deliver bad news, a small group discovered something remarkable: AI can predict ingredient price volatility 60-90 days before it impacts your annual conference budget. And the tools are mostly free.

AI isn’t here to replace creativity; it’s here to amplify it. Think of it as the world’s most flexible toolkit — when you know which tool to use, and when, you regain time for the strategy, storytelling and relationships that really drive results.