If you're looking to sharpen your skills, expand your event planning network, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving events industry, check out these upcoming webinars, workshops, and conferences!
1. The Event Planner Expo 2025
Where: New York City
When: October 14-16
The Event Planner Expo brings together the best of the best event planning professionals for three awe-inspiring days of networking, presentations, exhibitions, and live entertainment. With more than 50 speakers and 3,000+ attendees, you’re sure to gain industry insights, inspiration, and actionable takeaways for your own business. Get your tickets now to “connect, create, and capture” clients in 2025!
2. Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) 2025 Annual Conference
Where: Louisville, KY
When: January 31st – February 2nd
If you’re looking for insights on how to exceed client expectations at your next hotel or convention center event, look no further than the ESPA 2025 Annual Conference. This three-day extravaganza with four keynote speakers looks to empower event service professionals through top-tier education, networking, and professional development.
3. Catersource + The Special Event
Where: Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: February 24-27
Catersource + The Special Event promises to be an “unparalleled industry week” with expert conference sessions, keynote sessions, lively competitions, and an awards ceremony – plus immersive educational opportunities for chefs hosted by The Art of Catering Food two days prior to the start.
4. Experiential Marketing Summit 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
When: April 14-16
Discover “what’s next” in experiential marketing at this three-day summit of brand-side event executives and corporate event and trade show marketers. Get senior-level insights over three days of breakout sessions, Q&A’s, keynotes, deep-dive workshops, and more. You’ll leave the Experiential Marketing Summit 2025 armed with experiential marketing strategies that drive business.
5. Webinar: 2025 Hospitality Predications from Michael Dominguez
When: January 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET
Wondering what lies ahead for the hospitality industry? Don’t miss this engaging webinar hosted by Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. You’ll hear predictions for the industry in 2025 and learn skills you need to thrive in the coming market. Check out the 2025 Hospitality Predications webinar!
6. Webinar: Increase Your Hybrid Event Audience Engagement
When: On-Demand
Learn how to master audience engagement in this on-demand webinar hosted by Will Curren, named one of the most influential people in the events industry. You’ll discover creative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and key differences in engaging hybrid audiences versus in-person or virtual ones.
Make Event Planning Professional Development Your Goal for 2025
As an entrepreneur in NYC, the steps you take and investments you make into professional development can net significant dividends. Make 2025 the year you take your event-planning skills to the next level. And get your tickets to The Event Planner Expo 2025! It’s the one industry conference you can’t afford to miss if growth and opportunity are priorities for your events business next year.
