Independent Planners

The most pressing event planning concerns and how to navigate them
The most pressing event planning concerns and how to navigate them
Shorter booking windows, higher supplier costs and restless attendees are leaving planners with less...
Why planners can no longer park weather in contingency
Why planners can no longer park weather in contingency
Unpredictable weather is moving climate risk up the event-planning agenda.
Connexus launches dedicated MICE solution
Connexus launches dedicated MICE solution
Suite of MICE features includes end-to-end event management and sports hospitality packages for...
The 2026 DMC A-list: Part 2
The 2026 DMC A-list: Part 2
They know the right doors to knock on. They are well-connected, and they connect well. These are the...
The 2026 DMC A-list: Part 1
The 2026 DMC A-list: Part 1
They know the right doors to knock on. They are well-connected, and they connect well. These are the...
The truth about festivalising business events
The truth about festivalising business events
The buzz of festivalisation can go beyond the flashy and performative to breathe life into business...
Late registrations? Protect your event without closing the door
Late registrations? Protect your event without closing the door
Planners discuss the perennial dilemma of where to draw the line when it comes to last-minute sign-ups...
Small but mighty: Why boutique planners are going big
Small but mighty: Why boutique planners are going big
Tighter budgets, smaller formats and operational AI are giving lean agencies a stronger hand in the...
In 'perma crisis' mode? Stay calm and detach
In 'perma crisis' mode? Stay calm and detach
When uncertainty is constant, the ability to stay calm is a big skill incentive planners must have,...
When things go south on event day: 4 times DMCs saved the show
When things go south on event day: 4 times DMCs saved the show
The night the lights almost went out, and other tales of event day firefighting behind the scenes of...
Young talent is hard to find and even harder to keep
Young talent is hard to find and even harder to keep
The event industry needs a makeover if it wants to appeal to the next generation.
Why people avoid work events and what to do about it
Why people avoid work events and what to do about it
Time to shift the focus to the 90% of association members who are not attending events.
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