Top Event Planning Conferences to Attend in 2026 This topic covers major industry conferences and gatherings in 2026 that offer education, networking, and inspiration for event professionals, ranging from global meetings like PCMA Convening Leaders and NACE Evolve to specialized shows like Cvent CONNECT and International Confex. Attending these events helps planners stay current on trends, build partnerships, and enhance their skills across areas like technology, marketing, and operations. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

RainFocus Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Marketing and Management Platforms Plannernet is seeing a significant rise in client requests for freelancers with RainFocus experience, and we strongly recommend exploring education and certification opportunities to be eligible for future support opportunities. RainFocus has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Event Marketing and Management Platforms, marking its second consecutive year in the Leaders quadrant based on both its completeness of vision and ability to execute. Gartner evaluated eight vendors across key event platform capabilities—attendee management, experience and [...]

SpotMe Launches Onomi: The Event-Centric Customer Engagement Solution for Life Sciences SpotMe has introduced Onomi, a specialized event management platform tailored for life science companies to facilitate compliant and engaging interactions with healthcare professionals, patients, and stakeholders. Onomi offers deep CRM integrations with systems like Veeva and Salesforce, streamlined workflows for event logistics and compliance, and rapid human support, addressing the unique needs of the life sciences industry. Learn More Here Back to Hub

Freelancers Face Rate Pressure Amid US Tariffs The Freelance Informer reports the recent imposition of US trade tariffs has generated turbulence across global markets, leaving businesses and individuals alike anticipating considerable cost increases. For freelancers throughout the UK, and indeed worldwide, it’s now essential to get a better understanding of the tariff situation and to consider appropriate adjustments to their rates and costs. Learn More Here Back to Hub

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 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

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 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 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 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

Women's Entrepreneurship Day Summit At Plannernet, we celebrate, empower and support women in business every day, but November 19th is the official day for Women Entrepreneurs! Join WEDO as they honor women in business at the 2022 Women's Entrepreneurship Day Summit. Sign up to attend or learn more here Back to Library