The demand for truly inclusive events has never been more critical. Kantar’s Brand Inclusion Index shows that 75% of consumers make decisions based on diversity and inclusion. But how well is the events industry meeting these expectations?

In partnership with ACC Liverpool, C&IT surveyed event professionals to benchmark inclusivity efforts within the sector. This expert report uncovers key insights, challenges, and best practices for making events more accessible and inclusive. With 86% of respondents saying they’ve attempted to implement solutions, it’s clear the industry is making strides—but obstacles such as budget, resource limitations and unconscious bias still persist.

Download this report to discover how your approach to inclusivity measures up and gain actionable ideas to ensure your events are welcoming to all. From flexible scheduling and tech solutions to creating sensory-friendly environments and diverse speaker panels, this guide offers the tools you need to plan events that are not only inclusive but impactful.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the event industry, providing organisers with smarter, faster and more efficient ways to plan and manage their events. From automating time-consuming tasks to delivering personalised experiences, AI enhances every stage of event planning.

This C&IT expert report, created in partnership with the Zürich Convention Bureau, explores cutting-edge AI tools and technologies — from wearables that predict attendee patterns to advanced chatbots offering real-time support. Discover how AI can revolutionise event personalisation, interactive entertainment and process optimisation, making your next event more efficient, engaging and memorable.

Did you know that 58% of event professionals are finding it challenging to recruit and retain top talent? Or that 40% have seen their event budgets decrease over the past year? These are just a few of the critical insights you'll uncover in the 2024 State of the Industry: Corporate Report.

Download the report – brought to you in partnership with Meet Boston – to delve into the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities. From talent acquisition and budget pressures to sustainability efforts and DE&I initiatives, this report provides actionable data and expert analysis to help you navigate the evolving landscape of corporate events. 

Don't miss out on the essential trends and strategies that will define your future. 

With an estimated global market value of around $8trn, the healthcare services market is booming, with innovations in healthcare and medtech enhancing, transforming and saving lives around the world. And while the memories of the Covid-19 pandemic might be receding for many of us, there’s no doubt living through a global health emergency has given fresh impetus to the potential and importance of the healthcare and med tech industry worldwide.

That means events in the sector are some of the most dynamic and exciting ones around.

Brisbane pulses with innovation, and is making waves in the health and medtech sectors, while pioneering major medical breakthroughs. All that and more make Brisbane the perfect location for your next health event.

This report is brought to you in partnership with Brisbane Economic Development Agency.

Explore the Agency A-List 2023 brochure to meet this year's winners. Gain insights into their advice for aspiring event professionals, their vision for the industry's future and their concept of the ultimate 'dream' event. Download now and be inspired by the rising stars of the event world.

Why implement circular-economy strategies? What are the essential ingredients you will need to create a truly circular event?

Tackling waste and resource management is one of the big challenges facing every industry right now, not least the events world.

To help event professionals reduce waste and improve resource management, we’ve put together this practical toolkit drawing on expertise from Zürich. We look at just a few of the practical measures you can take to reduce waste to a minimum and lower the overall environmental footprint of your event.

This report is brought to you in partnership with Zürich Convention Bureau.

In a world where events are more than just fleeting moments – this C&IT expert report delves into the transformative impact they can have on communities and regions.

From London 2012's enduring impact to the recent Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, discover how events can drive sustainable change.

Learn from Paul Black, head of business events at VisitBritain, who emphasises the growing need to measure the wider impact of events. And gain practical tips on how to ensure your event leaves a positive and lasting imprint by following ACC Liverpool's Legacy Toolkit guide.

Dive into the report now! See how your event can echo for years!

This report is brought to you in partnership with ACC Liverpool.

We all know that the right venue will make or break an event. But what sets exceptional venues apart from the merely average? 

C&IT recently teamed up with Constellar, manager and operator of the leading international conference destination, Singapore EXPO, to survey events professionals about what they’re really looking for in venue partners, and how venues can go the extra mile to elevate events. 

Whether you’re an events planner looking to get maximum ROI from venue partners, or part of a venue team staying ahead of demand, read on to discover where venues are heading in 2023 and beyond.

This report is brought to you in partnership with Singapore Expo

The events industry has undergone significant technological-driven change over the past few years but still has so many opportunities to seize. To get a sense of how the digital maturity of the events industry is evolving, C&IT partnered with Totem on an exclusive survey of event planners and marketers. 

This report reveals how the industry is shifting, the barriers to and opportunities for digitally-enabled events success, and advice on how you and your teams can make the most of tech potential.

This report is brought to you in partnership with Totem.

Download our Alumni A-List brochure to read about what they think needs to change when it comes to the events industry. Plus, pick up some tips from their experiences and hear some of their best moments from across their careers!

Download our Incentive A-List brochure to read about what they think needs to change when it come to incentive travel. Plus, pick up some tips from their experiences and hear some of their funniest moments from past incentive trips!

As the world reopens post-pandemic, event planners face challenges of rising costs, tight budgets, demanding attendees, and sustainability concerns. 

C&IT have partnered with Business Events Perth to conduct a survey to understand the changing needs of event planners, revealing their increasing focus on unique experiences and destination choices. 

This report is brought to you in partnership with Business Events Perth.

Download our Corporate A-List brochure to read interviews with the 20 winners, pick up some tips from their successes and hear about their career highlights to date. Plus, find out who'd be top of their dream keynote speaker wishlists, from Agatha Christie to Dave Grohl.

C&IT recently partnered with VisitDenmark to survey 80 event professionals about how they’re delivering impactful meetings and events in 2023. The results suggest that, now more than ever, planners are looking to maximise the value of face-to-face time in a post-pandemic working landscape where many co-workers are meeting in person less frequently. That means going the extra mile to make every meeting an extraordinary, authentic and bonding experience. 

This report is in partnership with VisitDenmark.

Download our Agency A-list 2022 brochure to meet this year’s winners and to hear advice on the most important lessons they’ve learned in their careers to date and what changes are most needed in the industry.

Download and read the latest C&IT State of the Industry: Agency Report 2022 including the top agencies for this year! 

This report is produced in partnership with NEC Group Conventions.

Sustainability must be an integral part of the planning process," says Thomas Wuthrich, director, Zürich Tourism. Read this expert report for more information and analysis on the research and why "net zero is no longer enough" and "legacy or even regeneration must be the new goal.

This report is in partnership with Zürich Convention Bureau.

Download our Incentive A-List brochure to read interviews with the 20 winners, pick up some tips from their successes and hear about their career highlights to date.

Convention bureaux have the know-how to help event planners deliver a strong return on investment in the changed event landscape – download this report to discover how to harness their expertise. 

This report is produced in partnership with Melbourne Convention Bureau.