Whether its a night on the links or a day of pickleball, no matter the sport, attendees are sure to strengthen their relationships while enjoying their love of the game.

Executing that first event runs the emotional gamut — from excitement to anxiety to exhaustion. As the planner, you are ultimately responsible for every detail of an event, whether it’s a small executive retreat for a company’s core leadership, a business expo expecting thousands of attendees or something in between.

Planners who embrace change readiness are strategic thinkers who can increase their agility in accommodating changing client needs and preferences.

Join like-minded professionals and ascend to new heights of knowledge, connection and inspiration at the 2024 FICP Annual Conference in Denver from November 10-13.

In today’s meetings and events industry, one of the most important things separating you from the competition is the experience attendees have, and that experience is dependent upon your event team.

Surveys are a tried-and-true way professional event planners use to gather relevant data.

Planners understand that taking better care of yourself is important, but even more important is when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees. But how?

The practice of planning sustainable meetings is not new, but there is a renewed focus on incorporating sustainable principles and practices now that in-person meetings and events are back full force.

When it comes to CSR programming at events, authenticity is key.

With some creative strategies, event planners can design memorable, lavish events within or even under budget.