July 2026

The meetings industry's economic impact is on full display. What's the number behind the industry that contributes more than manufacturing, air transport, telecommunications equipment and several other large-scale industries? $1.3 trillion. You can find out where this impact is coming from most and what this means for meeting planners at large. Wondering what the latest trends in medical meetings are? Let's just say legacy dinners are out and increased engagement is in. And in meeting spaces more generally, connection is the name of the game