EMC Meetings & Events

05/29/2026

San Antonio, here we come! And we're proud that our Associate Vice President, Charlene will be speaking at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress (WEC) this June 2–4.

Charlene will be speaking on a topic that resonates deeply across our industry:
“The Leadership Balancing Act: Authenticity, Approachability, and Accountability.”

These are principles we all talk about often – but living all three at the same time is where leadership truly gets real. Charlene’s session goes beyond theory to explore what this balance actually looks like in practice, especially in today’s evolving events landscape.

WEC is where ideas turn into action, and we’re excited to support Charlene as she contributes to conversations that challenge, inspire, and elevate our industry.

If you’re heading to San Antonio, be sure to connect with her… we’re confident this is a session you won’t want to miss.

05/27/2026

People don’t remember every slide… they remember how an event made them feel.

In Episode 3 of The Event Exchange, we dive into why human connection is the real ROI of events – and why people don’t just attend… they return because of the relationships they build.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube to learn how designing intentional connection points drives trust, loyalty, and real business impact.

👉 https://hubs.li/Q04f_c_-0

05/26/2026

Great events aren’t powered by content alone... they’re powered by technology that actually works.💡

From pre-event planning to onsite ex*****on and post-event follow-up, your tech stack should be seamless, secure, and stress-free.

✅ Want to know if you’re truly ready?
We’ve built a checklist to help you assess your event tech ecosystem from end to end. If you can check every box, you’re set for a flawless, engaging experience.

Download the Checklist 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04hSGRB0

05/21/2026

Tradeshow technology should feel invisible when it’s done right.

In our latest blog, we share how experience first tech planning helps teams create stronger engagement, smoother workflows, and measurable ROI – from registration to booth design and beyond.

The most effective tradeshows use technology to guide, support, and tell a story… quietly working in the background while the experience takes center stage.

Read the full post to learn how to plan smarter from the start. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04fDJfW0

05/19/2026

Years of trends – and human nature – tell us the same thing:
the #1 reason people come back to an event is the connections they make.

When we design events with the full human journey in mind, every touchpoint becomes an opportunity to connect.

05/15/2026

We’re proud to see our Associate Vice President, Charlene Liu representing the industry at IMEX Frankfurt – and especially proud of the leadership she brings beyond our walls.

As a Board member of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association, she’ll be joining fellow leaders to facilitate conversations that move past performative inclusion and into real, actionable change for the events industry.

Her sessions focus on a belief we strongly share:
Events are better when everyone truly belongs.

And at IMEX Frankfurt, she’ll be speaking across three sessions:
🎤 Beyond Good Intentions: Why Inclusive Events Deliver Better Results
🎤 Inclusion Isn’t Enough: Why Belonging Drives Better Events
🎤 From Dialogue to Discovery: Designing Events Where Every Voice Matters

If you’re heading to Frankfurt, we highly recommend being part of these conversations – and we’re proud to support our team members who are helping shape a more inclusive, impactful future for our industry.

05/13/2026

Less stage time and more story time.

The most impactful events aren’t agenda packed… they’re connection packed. When storytelling, interaction, and experience work together, real event ROI follows.

🎥 Our newest Event Exchange episode dives into The ROI of Human Connection and why meaningful moments matter more than marathon presentations.

👉 Press play and join the conversation. https://hubs.li/Q04f-VsX0

What is the real ROI of events—and why does human connection matter...

05/11/2026

Event technology should support the experience – not become the problem everyone remembers.

In this month’s CEO Message, we break down why event tech so often falls short… and it’s rarely about the tools themselves. Late decisions, poor integration, and siloed vendors are usually the real culprits.

👉 Read the full post to explore common event tech pitfalls – and how to avoid them.
https://hubs.li/Q04fFRK20

05/08/2026

Big booths. Bigger budgets. More noise.

Yet some of the most valuable conversations never happen on the expo floor.

We’re seeing flagship events move away from “one big moment” and toward connection-driven, experience-first strategies. Because where you show up – and how – matters more than ever.

Scroll for 5 unexpected ways organizations are creating real impact at flagship events 👉 These are the moments that feel intentional, human, and memorable – without adding more noise.

🎥 Watch the latest Event Exchange episode to explore how the event ecosystem is rethinking where value is actually created: https://hubs.li/Q04fF94r0

05/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day…aka the people who turn “let’s meet” into magic. ✨

If you’ve ever:
✅ Made a lifelong connection at an event
✅ Sparked a big idea in a breakout session
✅ Felt the energy of a room come alive

Then this day is for you!

💬 Tell us: What’s the best meeting or event you’ve ever attended? Shout it out in the comments below!