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Washington's effort to rewrite federal grant rules is rippling through the events industry. Critics warn that requiring advance approval for conference travel would make collaboration less agile and leave smaller institutions without a seat at the table.

Move over, New York, D.C., and San Francisco. Meeting planners tasked with bringing together VIP groups are shifting their focus to unexpected destinations like Louisville.

Event tech’s real differentiator isn't AI, it's whether the technology saves time, improves attendee experiences, or drives measurable business results.

This week’s cancellation of a prominent African financial conference comes as confirmed Ebola cases surge, raising questions about whether more meetings will follow.

AI is transforming the event experience for attendees, sponsors, and organizers. This report uncovers crucial insights for anyone looking to invest in an AI-powered event experience.

The Czech capital is investing $65 million to solve a problem many cities face: turning away lucrative large events due to lack of meeting space.

As attendees strive to eat healthier, here are 10 ideas for replacing decadent desserts and sweet treats as room gifts.

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is moving forward with its plan to host its flagship annual congress in Bahrain later this year. The move signals confidence in the Gulf, despite the recent conflict and ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the region.

For this long-time leader, the highlight of her career hasn't been the events she's led, but the people she's helped succeed.

A lawsuit over a hotel's alleged decision to replace a longstanding conference with higher-value NBA Finals business has been settled. But the dispute exposed a contract vulnerability many planners still overlook.

The research firm is betting big on shorter, more intimate forums to reverse a 57% decline in event revenue over three years.

Women event professionals report being stereotyped, harassed, unable to balance work and family, paid less than men, and then as the ultimate insult, forced out of their jobs at the late stage of their careers. And that’s in an industry made up mostly of women.