Event Design

Event Design

Small Nooks, Big Deals

For the Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority (IDA), success didn’t start with site selectors or tax incentives—it started with creating the right kind of space for ideas to flourish.

Event Design

Supersize Your Event Strategy

You’re in Orlando on a site inspection tour looking at venues, stuck between another beige ballroom and a rooftop with questionable shade coverage. Then suddenly, like a golden beacon of over-the-top kitsch, you see it—a 30-foot-tall Ronald McDonald, hand raised in eternal welcome.

Event Design

Old Buildings, New Tricks

Across the United States, a compelling trend is reshaping urban landscapes: the repurposing of iconic, often historic buildings into vibrant dining halls and event venues. This adaptive reuse not only breathes new life into these architectural landmarks but also transforms them into dynamic social and culinary hubs, driving urban revitalization in their respective cities.

Event Design

Meetings Industry Events Calendar

The job of planning meetings and events never stops, but your leading industry associations are here to help via a full year of industry events filled with educational and networking opportunities. We’ve compiled a list of the most important ones for you to keep on your radar when deciding where to travel for the remainder of this year.

Event Design

Event Horizon

A new report from the Events Industry Council (EIC) warns planners to brace for a complex and evolving landscape. The "Futures Landscape Report 2025," released this week, identifies 12 critical themes poised to reshape the industry, urging professionals to adopt a proactive, rather than reactive, approach.

Event Design

How to Hire Broadway-Type Talent on a Budget

Tapping into regional theater talent can transform entertainment at meetings and events Long considered the soul of local arts communities, regional theaters are a valuable resource of professional talent perfectly suited for events in need of atmosphere, energy, and a spark of the unexpected. Whether it’s a gala, a corporate retreat, or a closing night […]

Event Design

Six Flags Unleashes Event-Sized DC Universe

In a move aimed at capturing the lucrative market of corporate events and large-scale gatherings, Six Flags Fiesta Texas has unveiled the largest DC Universe themed area in any U.S. amusement park.

Event Design

Ditch the Daylight

A new travel trend, "noctourism," is illuminating the event planning world, offering attendees unique, immersive experiences that go beyond the typical daytime agenda. Noctourism, or nocturnal tourism, is all about embracing the magic of the night, and it's poised to revolutionize how we think about events.

Event Design

11 Great Event Icebreakers

Effective icebreaker games at conferences and conventions should be engaging, inclusive, and relevant to the event's purpose. Here are some options with a brief description on how to organize them.

Event Design

Breaking the Ice

The sound of silence. That's the nightmare of any event planner, or event attendee for that matter, when it comes to networking events at conventions, trade shows and conferences. This is where the magic of icebreaker games comes in.