M P I T V

April 2026

Sustainability-Takes-Center-Stage
Lauren Keiser and Lindsay Arell join host Michael Pinchera for a conversation exploring the latest trends driving eco-conscious planning, from waste reduction and carbon tracking to enhanced stakeholder engagement and data management.

Q3 2026 Meetings Outlook

Event professionals are more optimistic about business conditions and live attendance for the year ahead, while premium-experience costs and intentional event design continue to shape planning decisions.


Q2 2026 Meetings Outlook

Costs are up, attendance optimism is down and "favorable" budgets still don't quite feel like relief. This landscape is forcing event professionals to focus on value and the experience while defending what makes in-person indispensable.