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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.
Live Events Innovation: Inspiration and Ignition at ISE 2026 - Free tickets!
As the global events industry continues to evolve, ISE 2026 in Barcelona is poised to be a landmark gathering for professionals seeking innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
"Tomorrowland fire broke out shortly after fire bowl test"
The fire that completely destroyed the Tomorrowland main stage started after a fire broke out in a fire pit during a test, according to Belgian broadcaster VRT NWS. The judicial investigation is still ongoing.
AREA 42: Excellence at Half Price!
For two months only, the conference rooms of AREA 42 are available at half price! From February 15 to April 15, 2026, enjoy an exceptional 50% discount on the rental of the AREA 42 conference spaces.
What Successful Event Teams Do Differently: 10 Patterns That Always Show Up
In the event industry, success rarely comes down to luck. When you look closely at the teams behind high-impact conferences, flawless festivals, and seamless corporate experiences, you start to see the same patterns repeat over and over again.
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.
