Industry News
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NFL Draft 2026: See How Teams, Brands, and the City of Pittsburgh Engaged Football Fans
The annual event featured brand collaborations and community events well beyond the host city.
50 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Disney, YSL Beauty, Hidden Valley Ranch, and More
Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in April 2026.
CANADA: FIM World Supercross Championship Coming to Calgary, Espace pour la vie's New Film, Junction Public Market Returns to Vancouver, and More
US: Stova's New CEO, New York Hotel Renovations, Luxury Resort Now Open Along California's Central Coast, and More
Industry Innovators 2026: Jen Schmidt
The lead designer at Archive Rentals brings a fashion-driven perspective to event design, blending trend forecasting with intuitive client collaboration to create highly personalized environments.
Industry Innovators 2026: Kelly Manders
The event marketing manager at ASU Learning Enterprise brings an entertainment-driven mindset to higher education, designing purpose-driven events that prioritize impact, storytelling, and audience connection.
Industry Innovators 2026: Jasmin Chung
The vice president of event operations at CyberRisk Alliance is redefining large-scale event execution through operational excellence and a people-first approach to building trust and driving business impact.
Industry Innovators 2026: Kaitlyn Hoeflich
The global events lead at Coursera blends storytelling and production to create immersive, emotionally resonant brand experiences across industries.
Industry Innovators 2026: Jeremy Wittig
The principal and chief creative officer of Wittig Design Company is known for blending 2D and 3D design to create holistic, experience-driven environments that balance creativity, functionality, and storytelling.
Industry Innovators 2026: Brittny Bagley
The founder and creative visionary officer of B.Luxe Event Rentals is elevating the Baltimore market with globally sourced inventory and a distinct, design-forward approach to event rentals.
Industry Innovators 2026: Adrian Ogle
The global director of events at the Ford Foundation designs high-impact gatherings that prioritize depth, human connection, and global dialogue at the highest levels.
Industry Innovators 2026: 9 Planners, Designers & Producers Raising the Bar for Event Experiences
These event profs are pushing the industry forward through intentional design, bold creativity, and a renewed focus on connection, experience, and impact.
Industry Innovators 2026: Tony Schubert
The founder and CEO of Event Eleven is known for creating design-driven events that prioritize guest experience, from flow and lighting to immersive storytelling.
Industry Innovators 2026: Jeana McDonough
The senior vice president of national events at iHeartMedia creates large-scale, multiplatform experiences that blend broadcast, digital, and live audiences into immersive, high-impact moments.
Coachella 2026: 7 Event Design Trends That Defined This Year’s Festival
From bold patterns and monochromatic builds to retro references and statement-making facades, brands leaned into high-impact design to stand out across the desert.
12 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Spring 2026 Meetings and Events
Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Miami/South Florida.
Masters Tournament 2026: How Brands Extended Golf’s Biggest Week Off the Course
In true event industry fashion, the Masters was both a tournament and a cross-country canvas for high-touch brand activations that drew on the traditions of Augusta National Golf Club.
CANADA: Destination Canada's Canadian Tourism Outlook, Bloomafest Tremblant, Toronto Destination Master Plan, and More
US: Hyatt Regency Chicago Renovation, Versa's New Hire, Royal Ascot Celebration in DC, and More
WrestleMania 42: See How the WWE Expanded the Event’s Fan Experience
Once again, Sin City played host to parties and activations during the sports entertainment spectacle.