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TIP! Rules for Pitching under Event Agencies
If you do eventually decide to engage the services of an events agency, it is probably best to do so through a 'pitch'. These are the rules you should always keep in mind.
How to get found and booked as an event venue or supplier
Your visibility plays a crucial role in whether you get booked as an event venue or supplier. Organisers increasingly search for and compare options online before contacting anyone. If you're not easy to find, easy to understand ...
TIP! - Avoid Blunders on Your Event's Guest List
Compiling a guest list is time-consuming work. However, you cannot afford to make mistakes. It is an unforgivable sin to forget someone who should be invited.
From Creativity to Execution: How the Event Planner's Role is Evolving
For years, the event planner was expected to do it all. Come up with the concept, shape the experience, manage suppliers, control budgets, solve on-site problems, ...
Next Sphere will be Smaller: Iconic Venue Announced near Washington DC
Sphere Entertainment is preparing to expand its distinctive venue concept beyond Las Vegas with plans for a smaller-scale Sphere near Washington, DC.
How to Build a Business Case for Your Event
Besides mapping your costs, you should also do the same with your revenue. For a public event or conference, this means estimating ticket, beverage, and food sales, as well as including sponsorship income.
The Real Cost of Uncertainty: How Geopolitics Is Quietly Reshaping Event Planning
Geopolitics may feel far removed from the day-to-day reality of organising events, yet its impact is increasingly felt behind the scenes. Elections, international conflicts, trade tensions and sudden regulatory shifts are changing how organisations make decisions.
Why the German Trade Fair Industry Matters: €30 Billion and 280,000 Jobs
Trade fairs are sometimes dismissed as traditional or old-school. The latest figures from Germany prove the opposite. According to a recent economic impact study...
How to size up a conference venue before you commit
Picking a conference venue isn't just about finding a room that fits your numbers. You've got to think about tech, hidden fees and the little details that can trip you up at the worst time. Doing your homework now saves you headaches, wasted money and those last-minute fire drills nobody wants.
Things We Don't Talk About in Event Planning
From the outside, event planning looks polished, controlled, and even glamorous. Timelines are tight, stages are set, guests arrive on cue. But behind every smooth-running event is a reality that rarely gets discussed openly within the industry.
How to Design a Creative Event Concept
What makes an event remarkable? Is it the caliber of the speakers? The food you serve? Or perhaps, it’s the brand experience it provides? Although these are all certainly important...
Post your vacancies on eventplanner.net!
The war for talent is fierce in the event industry. Are you looking for a suitable employee? eventplanner.net helps you fill vacancies faster.
A New Year, a New Chapter for Events
A new year always brings a strange mix of excitement and realism. We start with fresh energy and big plans, but we also know the world isn't getting simpler. Budgets are under pressure, expectations are higher than ever...
This is How Your Event Management Plan Should Look
Whether it's a conference, workshop, or corporate party, you can't efficiently organize and run an event without having a strong action plan.
TIP! - Outsource your Event or Do It Yourself?
You can either opt to organise an event yourself with the help of your colleagues or you can decide to call in an external events agency to do it for you (known as 'outsourcing'). Both choices have advantages and disadvantages.
Event Industry Trends for 2026: A Bold New Era of Innovation and Impact
The global events industry is entering 2026 with renewed purpose and optimism. After years of rapid change and adaptation, event professionals worldwide are harnessing new technologies and strategies to create more meaningful experiences than ever. Budgets are under sharper scrutiny, and every event is expected to deliver clear outcomes, but this challenge is fueling innovation rather than dampening spirits.
The Rise of Large-Scale Sporting Events: a Growing Opportunity for the Event Industry
Large-scale participatory sporting events are booming worldwide. From city marathons and trail runs to fast-growing formats like HYROX.
TOP 10: Most Read Articles in 2025
Every year, we look back at the most-read articles on our site, and 2025 will be no different. From thought-provoking insights to striking headlines, these articles captivated you time and time again.
11 Reasons to Host a Business Event in 2026
In 2026, business events are more than just gatherings; they are powerful strategic tools. From boosting brand visibility to nurturing customer loyalty, well-planned events can transform how an organisation engages with employees, partners, and target audiences.
How to Create the Best Event Questionnaires: The Complete Guide for Event Planners
A well-designed post-event questionnaire is one of the most powerful tools available to event professionals. It uncovers what worked, what didn't, and what your audience truly values. Yet many surveys fail to provide meaningful insights because they are too long or poorly structured.
