Getting Started in Meetings and Events
Are you just starting out as a meeting planner? Did you recently inherit the responsibility of planning events for your organization? Want to take your meetings career to the next level? We have a wealth of free resources to help.
In-Depth Downloads
Whether you're just getting started in the meetings industry or looking for ways to take your career to the next level, we have resources to help. Our free PDF downloads are full of expert ideas and intelligence to help you succeed.
Where to Hold Your Meetings
Get expert insights on selecting sites for meetings and events in our free PDF download.
How to Grow Your Meetings
Get expert insights on increasing attendance at meetings and events in our free PDF download.
Making Your Meetings Better
Get expert insights on increasing event engagement and impact in our free PDF download.
Your Guide to Meeting Destinations
Get expert insights on selecting sites for meetings and incentives in our free PDF Where to Hold Your Meetings.
Your Guide to Meetings Growth
Get expert insights on increasing event attendance in our free PDF How to Grow Your Meetings.
Your Guide to Better Meetings
Get expert insights on increasing event engagement in our free PDF Making Your Meetings Better.
Smart Conversations
Our editors talk with rising stars in the meetings industry to find out how they are applying their talent and perspective to expand their impact and their careers.
Talking Sustainability with Gen Z
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Emily Zientek, the sustainability coordinator for Sodexo Live! about the importance of sustainability in the events industry and how to tackle it at future meetings.
How Important is Professional Development?
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Shamera Stewart, the meetings manager for the American Physical Society, on the importance of professional development for young planners.
Finding Your Fit as a Meeting Planner
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Maddie Pettus, the event manager for the National Tour Association on growing as a meeting planner and finding your niche.
Generational Talent
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Taylor Johnson, the event manager at Wichita Marriott in Wichita, Kansas, on the challenges and opportunities of Gen Z professionals in the meetings and event industry.
The Value of Virtual Events
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Shayna Asgill, the director of events for the Redstone Agency Inc., on the value of virtual events.
It’s All Who You Know
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Chloe Odell about breaking into the meetings and events industry and how to build your connections as a young professional.
Insightful Articles
We have been covering the meetings industry for more than 25 years. Our articles feature tons of basics for beginners, helpful how-to explainers and tons creative ideas for succeeding as a meeting planner.
Picking Your Platform
Event pros share tips for choosing software tools.
Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence
Veteran planners break down the pros and cons of AI tools.
Beating Back Burnout
Meeting pros share their strategies for achieving work-life balance.
Venue Insights
Veteran planners share tips for making the most of site visits.
Like and Share
Social media experts relay tips for promoting events in 2024.
Making Ends Meet
Event experts share cost-saving tips for inflationary times.
Site Visit Opportunities
Our OnSite inspection tour program takes meeting planners like you to experience exciting destinations throughout the U.S. Check out our current trip opportunities and click the button below to join our trip announcement list.
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Essential Updates
Whether you're just getting started in the meetings and events industry or looking for ways to take your career to the next level, we have resources to help. Our newsletter and magazine are full of expert ideas and intelligence to help you succeed.
Meetings At A Glance
Our free e-newsletter brings you meeting planning tips, destination ideas and business insights once a week.
Small Market Meetings
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