CEO Turnover Hits Record High – That Means More Corporate Events
A wave of CEO turnover is creating new demand for in-person gatherings. From leadership summits to town halls, companies are convening under new leadership.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Is Your Event Really Ready for Crisis?
A checklist alone isn’t a crisis plan. True event security demands a collaborative, evolving process that plans for every what-if.
The Spotlight Fades on Celebrity Speakers
As budgets tighten and return on investment comes under scrutiny, planners are rethinking the value of high-priced celebrity speakers. Instead, they’re prioritizing industry experts who offer actionable insights, often for a fraction of the cost.
Planners Fear Immigration Crackdowns Will Make Hotel Labor Shortages Worse: Exclusive Survey
The hospitality industry has struggled with a labor shortage since the Covid pandemic. Now, immigration enforcement and an anti-immigrant sentiment are adding a new layer of complexity.
Women Leaders in Meetings: Janet Traphagen
Janet Traphagen has spent her career helping define what leadership looks like in the business events space, not just through her rise at Creative Group, but through the values she champions: emotional intelligence, authenticity, and culture as a performance driver.
NASA Faces Steep Budget Cuts, One Space Meeting Has Already Been Scrapped
The White House has proposed the largest single-year budget cut to NASA in U.S. history. As a result, space science and exploration are taking a hit — and so are the cornerstone conferences that support these efforts.
San Antonio’s New Tourism Chief Faces Early Test Amid High-Stakes Conference Setback
As San Antonio welcomes its new tourism chief and prepares to showcase the city to 3,000 event professionals, the sudden postponement of a major cybersecurity conference signals broader industry challenges.
Canceled, Moving to Canada: Science Conferences Shun the U.S.
As scientific groups cancel or relocate their conferences, the U.S. is losing ground as a host for academic exchange, along with the economic impact that comes with it.
Want More Engaged Attendees? Focus Less on Time, More on Energy
Event professionals are moving beyond traditional scheduling and focusing on energy management to design experiences that support how people process and retain information.
Events Under Pressure: How Planners Are Designing for Uncertainty
ECEF 2025 underscored that the events industry is no longer reacting to disruption; it’s reengineering itself in response. Events are evolving to address this instability head-on.