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New in our event software: Supplier Management
Our event software is getting a powerful new addition: Event Supplier Management. This new tool helps you clearly manage your event suppliers and venues, schedule appointments, and streamline team collaboration, all from a single, central platform.
Why Agile Project Management Works Better for Events Than Classic Planning
Many organizers still work according to a classic project approach with tight schedules and GANTT charts. But anyone who's ever organized an event knows how unpredictable reality can be. Deadlines don't shift, suppliers do, and priorities change along the way.
TIP! - How Many m2 for Your Event? Venue Layouts?
In your search for the perfect event venue you have to consider the surface space that is required for your event. But how many square meter do you foresee per attendee?
eventplanner.net unveils event software 2.0
At Festivak, we're proud to launch version 2.0 of our event management software. And it's not just any update. A brand-new "Suppliers" tool will take your event organisation to the next level.
50 Best Event Companies and Venues: These Are the 2025 eventplanner.net Award Winners!
For the 10th time, eventplanner.net is proud to present the Certificates of Excellence to the absolute top performers in the event industry. What makes these awards so unique? Not a jury, but you - our community of clients, organisers, and event professionals - decide the winner.
Push Beyond Your Imagination: ISE 2026 Sets the Stage for the future of Live Events
Step into the spotlight at ISE 2026, the world's unmissable event for the live events community, to 'Push Beyond' the boundaries ...
How to Design a Seating Layout That Will Get Attendees to Interact
The core of designing events is providing tailor-made experiences.
What Went Wrong? Lessons from the Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse
On a warm August evening in 2011, thousands of fans gathered at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in anticipation of a concert by country duo Sugarland. What began as a joyful summer event ended in tragedy, a deadly stage collapse that shocked the world.
Two days of European exchanges at AREA 42: DG Culture takes over the venue
For two days, AREA 42 pulsed to the rhythm of a seminar organised with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Culture. A dense event filled with discussions, workshops, and conferences running simultaneously across the venue's various spaces.
Beatport Expands Into Ticketing, Bridging the Gap Between Recorded and Live Music
Beatport, the world's largest music store for DJs, producers, and fans, today announced the launch of Beatport Tickets, a new ticketing platform designed exclusively for the dance music community.
Green Light for Industry Shake-Up: European Commission Approves PRG Acquisition by FS KKR and Ares
The European Commission has officially approved the acquisition of Production Resource Group (PRG), a global player in event technology and production services, by ...
From a glorified scout party to part of a multinational: the Pukkelpop journey in six steps
Pukkelpop started as a glorified scout party, but 40 years later, the festival has become a new jewel in the crown of entertainment multinational Live Nation. Its history has been inventive, both in programming and corporate structure.
Best Event Planning Tools & Software: Your Ultimate Guide
Equip yourself with the finest event management software of 2026 to streamline every aspect of your events, from initiation to execution. Navigating the complexities of event management is demanding, requiring precise coordination and detail management.
Royal Jaarbeurs unburdens customers with new event platform
Royal Jaarbeurs is joining forces with international event management platform Visit by GES.
How to Make Your Team Adopt Event Technology
It's not always easy to change habits and adjust to new work dynamics. When people know what works best and have a routine, it can be challenging for them to adopt new tools that will improve the outcomes of their work.
How to Plan Your First Executive Breakfast
One of the reasons why people attend events is to network while discussing the latest industry happenings. This is particularly true for C-suite executives, whose work is based on heavy decision-making derived from the latest insights and interactions.
TIP! - Checklist for Event Venues
The location will determine to a large extent the atmosphere, attractiveness and appeal of your event. This check-list is a useful tool to make sure that your dream venue really is suitable to host your dream event.
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.
12 Breakout Session Ideas That Will Energise Your Next Event
Breakout sessions are no longer just filler between keynotes. They're where real engagement happens, where participants connect, learn, and create.
Stop Winging It: Master Your Event Budget With Smart Software (Not Just a Spreadsheet)
Let's be honest - Excel sheets weren't designed to handle the chaos of event planning. Yet, many organisers still rely on clunky templates and disconnected files to manage their event budgets. That approach might survive a small internal meeting, but if you're planning a festival, corporate conference, wedding or incentive trip, it's a disaster waiting to happen.
