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How Event Leaders Exchange Embodied the Theme of “Growth” at its Inaugural European Summit in Berlin

Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) and its invitation-only community for heads of events programming is no stranger to taking things globally. For the first time ever, however, it brought its band of event-industry visionaries together in real life at the ELX European Summit 2024, held Dec. 4-6 in Berlin, Germany. 

2024's Most-Read Stories on Corporate Event News

As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on and showcase the news and thought leadership articles that captured our readers’ attention throughout the year. Providing insightful analyses of the industry’s biggest events, trends, economic developments, and most importantly, the human talent shaping the business landscape, our most-read articles offer a glimpse into the topics that resonated the most with corporate event professionals. Here are our most popular stories from 2024: 

7 Corporate Holiday Party Trends: What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2024

When it comes to holiday party planning, companies are still feeling the ripple effects of the pandemic. From return-to-office mandates to fully remote workforces, corporate gatherings are a bit like choosing your own adventure. One size does not fit all.   

But there are some common trends that industry pros are noticing this year including smaller gatherings and retro themes. Here’s a rundown of the top corporate holiday party trends of 2024:  

Corporate Events Benchmarking Report Reveals Planner Challenges and Priorities

Corporate event planners are struggling to implement sustainable practices and next-gen technology while maintaining traditional event planning priorities, according to the latest ICERESEARCH Annual Benchmarking Report, which details the greatest challenges and emerging trends currently impacting event planning within the corporate event sector in the UK, North America, and Europe. 

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