2025 Smart Women in Meetings Award Winners
2025 Smart Women in Meetings Award Winners Meet the leaders creating a welcoming hospitality legacy! Click To Learn More! Back to Hub
Best Women Empowerment Events in 2025
Best Women Empowerment Events in 2025 In celebration of Women's History Month, we are spotlighting women's empowerment events and conferences happening in 2025. This blog will cover the top women's empowerment conferences, summits, and graduate fairs taking place from January to December 2025. These events focus on women's issues and provide actionable strategies to create a positive impact in the world. Read More Here! Back to Hub
Top Event Planning Conferences to Attend in 2025
Top Event Planning Conferences to Attend in 2025 As events continue to evolve, staying up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices is essential. Click here to explore a few of the most impactful event management conferences for event planners that offer a range of unique educational opportunities, hands-on experiences, and valuable networking sessions. Back to Hub
Explore Endless Possibilities With the RainFocus Platform
Explore Endless Possibilities With the RainFocus Platform Plannernet has been experiencing a significant increase in requests for suppliers with RainFocus experience, highlighting the growing demand for expertise in event technology and management. RainFocus is a powerful platform that streamlines event processes, from registration to session management and analytics. As organizations increasingly prioritize seamless event experiences, suppliers with hands-on experience with RainFocus are becoming highly sought after. Check out Rainfocus Academy, a resource designed to provide training and education on the platform. Back to Hub
Certified Travel Director (CTD) Course
Certified Travel Director (CTD) Course Sharing a travel director certification course from OmniPear. This course is taught by certified and experienced meeting and event planners. It provides the knowledge and skills to perform best practices while executing on-site events and meetings with excellence. Read More Here! Back to Hub
Cvent Academy – Offering FREE Event Professional Certifications
Cvent Academy - Offering FREE Event Professional Certifications Cvent is offering free courses for event planners! Check them out! Back to Hub
In the Wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton – What is Our Industry doing to help? How Can you Help?
In the Wake of Hurricane Helene and Milton - What is Our Industry doing to help? How Can you Help? Here are several ways in which victims of Hurricane Helene and Milton are being helped, seeking support - check out what resources are being offered or are available - specifically those in the meeting and events industry. 1. IRS Help Available to victims of Helene and Milton, applies to individuals and businesses 2. MPI Provides Support for Members Impacted by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Helene 3. After The Storm, Industry Support for Hurricane Helene Victims 4. The Search Foundation [...]
IMEX America 2024 Attracts Tens of Thousands to Blow Past Previous Records
IMEX America 2024 Attracts Tens of Thousands to Blow Past Previous Records This article provides a great recap of IMEX. The success, the major key points, and data gathered from PCMA & MPI, and more. Read More Here! Back to Hub
Student Education & Development Program – Hospitality
Student Education & Development Program - Hospitality The NCBMP Student Education and Development Program is designed to attract students from HBCUs across the country. This program is interested in students pursuing careers in all segments of Hospitality including, but not limited to DMOs, Meeting Planning, Lodging, Food & Beverage, Sports/Sports Facilities, Travel, Audio/Visual, Design, and Hospitality Law. Up to ten students will be selected to attend/participate in this year’s conference. We will provide educational sessions and networking opportunities, and award scholarships on behalf of NCBMP to assist them toward graduation. Check out more information on this program and [...]
Hybrid & Virtual Event Director Certificate On-Demand/Self-Paced
Hybrid & Virtual Event Director Certificate On-Demand/Self-Paced This course hosted by the Event Leadership Institute will empower event professionals who are new to producing and delivering virtual and hybrid events with an introduction to platforms and equipment terminology; evaluating & organizing content, timelines and other deliverables; developing a show flow & production schedule; preparing backup plans; and how to direct / call a virtual or hybrid show. Join your peers this summer and earn your Hybrid and Virtual Event Director certificate course with award-winning instructor Heather Sharpe. She’s produced the largest New Year’s event in Canada and twice [...]
Sustainable Events Strategist Certification
Sustainable Events Strategist Certification Through MPI's Sustainable Event Strategist Certificate Program, discover how to view the event planning process through the lens of sustainability. Learn tactical best practices for reducing the environmental impact of your events, and explore how to create a culture of sustainable decision-making throughout your planning process. Check out July's course here! Back to Hub
Event DEI Strategist Certificate
Event DEI Strategist Certificate As an event organizer, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) often means bringing groups of attendees, speakers, and suppliers together from different backgrounds, identities, and experiences. But there is still work to be done when it comes to activating allies both internally and externally. This work includes planning events that enact diverse, equitable, and inclusive behaviors. The Event Strategist Institute is offering a multi-week professional development course designed for industry professionals looking to deepen their understanding of DEI practices as core practices both within their events and organizations. Back to Hub
Americans Will Need To Register To Travel To Europe In 2023
Americans Will Need To Register To Travel To Europe In 2023 While European countries are dropping their Covid-19 pre-arrival testing requirements, that doesn’t mean a long-term return to spontaneous travel. U.S. travelers consumed with keeping up with the ever-changing Covid-19 rules in European countries may have missed another chink of travel bureaucracy looming on the Atlantic horizon. Soon there will be an extra step to take before leaving for Europe. Find out more in this article by Forbes. Back to Library
December LinkedIn Recap
December LinkedIn Recap Take a swipe at AV Costs: With the costs of AV equipment & technology continuing to rise, meeting professionals will need to think outside of the box to ensure they deliver optimal event experiences all while containing production costs. Make sure you have the talent to create remarkable events in 2023 Insights from a prolific Pharma planner Change of almost any nature demands businesses to respond flexibly and rapidly to remain competitive 2023 Future Meetings Outlook Back to Library
For Planners, the Audiovisual Revolution Is Paying Dividends
For Planners, the Audiovisual Revolution Is Paying Dividends As devastating as the Covid pandemic was to the corporate and association events industry over two-plus years, according to MeetingsNet - one area of the business that has come out the other side with interesting new possibilities is audiovisual production. See what MeetingsNet has published and what AV companies are sharing how the Covid pandemic changed the way they operate, making it easier for event hosts to satisfy attendees with creative in-person and hybrid event production. Learn More Back to Library
November LinkedIn Recap
November LinkedIn Recap Workforce Agility: Rapidly adapt to the Ever-Changing Market Conditions with Contingent Labor According to MBO Partners, here are the top reasons Enterprises leverage freelancers Protect your team from burnout with freelancers 5 signs it is time to extend your team with freelancers Meet our CS Managers: Katy Budnik and Victoria Radford Back to Library