Navigating the Wobble

As uncertainty reshapes the meetings and events landscape, three new studies reveal that, when it comes to the future of meetings, resilience alone is no longer enough. MORE

2026 Policy Priorities: Tariffs, Trade and International Travel

MeetingMentor recently spoke with Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Executive Vice President Tommy Goodwin to learn more about what’s likely coming down the legislative pipeline this year that could have ripple effects on the meetings and events industry. MORE

How the “Reset to Real” Is Changing Events

After years of highly produced agendas and carefully choreographed experiences, live events are entering a more human phase. MORE

Planners Enter 2026 with Confidence — and Clear Priorities

After several years of disruption, recalibration and reinvention, meeting and event professionals are heading into 2026 with a sense of measured optimism — and a sharper focus on what success really looks like. MORE

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Who’s New at ConferenceDirect in February 2026

Welcome to ConferenceDirect’s newest associates! MORE

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