Mar 11, 2025
After completing a waste assessment through an on-site audit, two Dell Technologies Forum events were the first to achieve zero waste event certification by SCS Global Services (SCS), a third-party sustainability and environmental certification company headquartered in Emeryville, Calif.
Organized by Kestone Global and in consultation with Saahas Zero Waste, these two Dell regional events in India were held in Mumbai and Bangalore and achieved 98.64% and 92.88% diversion, respectively.
From New York to Bangkok, Dell Technologies produces a number of these regional B2B conferences that… more
Mar 10, 2025
With more than 25 years of history, the Keller Williams (KW) Family Reunion continues to be a premier event for real estate professionals seeking cutting-edge insights, unparalleled networking, and game-changing strategies.
Held February 17-21 in Las Vegas, this year’s event brought together 9,272 attendees for an immersive experience filled with insightful sessions and industry-leading innovations. The exhibit hall at Mandalay Bay Convention Center featured 70 vendors and 20 internal KW booths, covering more than 170,000 square feet, said KW Senior Director of Events Alex Perica.
As one… more
Mar 07, 2025
The good news: Meeting and event planners are feeling generally optimistic about 2025, with 41% expecting an increase in event bookings and 65% anticipating higher attendance. The bad news: Planners are also feeling dissatisfied with rising costs, which are straining budgets and affecting the quality of events.
“The outlook for 2025 is optimistic, with more than 40% of meeting planners expecting bookings to increase and 65% anticipating higher attendance even as rising costs remain a significant challenge for planners,” said Michael Bennet, president of Cendyn. “Finding a balance between… more
Mar 06, 2025
The city of Austin, Texas, is about to see a change to its skyline. On February 25, the Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) unveiled the first renderings of the new Austin Convention Center, dubbed “Unconventional ATX.” The $1.6 billion project is expected to redefine the city’s event landscape with more space, innovative design, and a commitment to sustainability.
The new downtown facility will nearly double the rentable space of the existing convention center, expanding it from 365,000 to 620,000 square feet. Funded through hotel occupancy tax and convention center revenues, the… more
Mar 05, 2025
Event management platform RainFocus hosted its annual flagship event, RainFocus INSIGHT, in Salt Lake City Feb. 18–20. Nearly 450 event, marketing, and technology professionals attended the three-day event, which featured 75-plus educational sessions, demos of brand-new platform features, and the annual Innovation Awards ceremony.
The attendance figure marked a 20% increase overall year over year—fitting in a year when INSIGHT took on an “Elevating Relationships” theme. “Even more exciting was the 40% growth in attendance from our customer and prospect base, the fastest-growing segment,”… more
Mar 04, 2025
When asked to share her perspective on what the Donald J. Trump presidency might mean for the business events community, former U.S. Representative from Wyoming Liz Cheney said: “Nobody should assume that this is a permanent change in American politics.”
In a fireside chat with Emcee Holly Ransom at PCMA Convening Leaders, Cheney shared her insights on leadership, courage, and the challenges facing democracy today. Known for her steadfast dedication to principled leadership, Cheney's discussion highlighted the importance of courage and the responsibilities that come with leadership roles… more
Mar 03, 2025
What does it take to launch and run a successful event planning company? In a captivating fireside chat with us at Connect North 2025, MJMeetings Founder and CEO Missy Johnson shared her inspiring journey of building a successful event planning business that recently celebrated its 11-year anniversary—despite event industry shutdowns during COVID.
With more than 30 years spent in the events industry, Johnson's experience offers invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, relationship-building, and overcoming challenges. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Corporate Event News recognizes… more
Feb 28, 2025
A signature Las Vegas hotel-resort recently joined a branded collection of premium meetings properties, and an expansive property in upstate New York completed a property-wide renovation.
Hyatt Convention Alliance Adds Rio Las Vegas to Its Portfolio
Rio Las Vegas, a Destination by Hyatt hotel, has joined the Hyatt Convention Alliance (HCA), a collection of premier Hyatt-branded hotels in key markets across the U.S. Announced on February 20, the addition marks a significant expansion in the HCA’s offerings, elevating its portfolio to 11 premier properties across 10 U.S. markets while… more
Feb 27, 2025
London, U.K.-based creative event design and production agency Event Concept (EC) is expanding into the U.S. market with a new division in North America. The new division brings EC’s unique blend of creative agency thinking and production expertise in brand-led B2B event experiences to the U.S.
The North American launch comes on the heels of a period of organic growth for the business across global and U.S. markets, alongside the agency’s successful repositioning in spring 2024.
Backstory
Established in 1994, EC boasts more than 30 years of experience creating events for major global… more
Feb 26, 2025
In a riveting session at the recent 2025 PCMA Convening Leaders, renowned researcher, storyteller, and author Brené Brown took the stage to share her insights on leadership, vulnerability, and courage. Known for her pioneering work on the power of vulnerability, Brown engaged in a fireside chat with the Emergent CEO Holly Ransom, who has served as PCMA Convening Leaders EmCee and Moderator for the past several years, providing attendees with a treasure trove of actionable ideas.
Backstory
Brown’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the… more
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is more