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How to Design Wholesome Events for Affinity and Special Communities (In the AI Age)
Community events feel different when people feel seen. Explore practical ways to design inclusive gatherings around belonging, accessibility, participation, and the needs of the community
29 Aug 2026
How to Plan Wholesome Community Events in the Age of AI
AI can handle the logistics without taking over the experience. See how to plan community events that use technology behind the scenes while keeping human connection at the center.
28 Aug 2026
Event Planning Templates: The Free Toolkit Every Planner Needs in 2026
Skip the blank page and start planning faster. We've built a free 2026 event planning template toolkit covering run of show, budget, vendor briefs, and post-event surveys, all in one place.
27 Aug 2026
The IMEX Place Leadership Report Gives You the Budget Argument. Here's How to Win the Execution One Too.
IMEX's new white paper makes the economic case for business events. We look at what it means for teams trying to justify and then deliver bigger event budgets.
26 Aug 2026
Why Experiential Events Demand Better Planning Infrastructure
Two-thirds of corporate events now focus on experiential formats. Here's what that shift really means for planning teams and the tools they rely on.
22 Aug 2026
How to Decide the Best Event Format: In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid?
Choosing the right event format affects your budget, audience reach, attendee experience, and ROI. Compare in-person, virtual, and hybrid events and learn what to consider before you decide.
21 Aug 2026
How to Create a Realistic Event Budget
Learn how to build a realistic event budget, account for hidden costs, plan for different event formats, forecast revenue, calculate ROI, and protect your profit margin.
20 Aug 2026
What Sony Alpha Universe's Latin America Expansion Tells Us About Multi-Market Event Scaling
Sony Alpha Universe scaled events across Latin America. We look at what multi-market event ops really demands and how to handle it without the chaos.
19 Aug 2026
Best Event Management Software for Small Business in 2026
Choosing the right event management software for small business doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's how lean teams can compare features, avoid costly mistakes, and find a platform that actually fits the way they work.
18 Aug 2026
Why AI-Themed Events Are a Real Revenue Opportunity (And How to Build One)
AI events drove growth at London's QEII Centre. Here's what that means for event planners and how to build AI-focused experiences that sell.
16 Aug 2026