(And Why They Can’t Afford to Miss It in 2025)
Why do Fortune 1000 brands attend The Event Planner Expo?
Let’s reframe that: Why wouldn’t they?
These companies don’t attend because it’s trendy.
They attend because they must.
Big Brands Run on Big Events
Here’s what most people overlook:
Fortune 1000 brands host events constantly — and not just the ones you see on Instagram.
We’re talking:
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- Holiday parties
- Summer outings
- Leadership retreats
- Client appreciation dinners
- Internal training events
- Product launches
- Executive strategy meetings
- Culture-building team activities
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Even the golf outing you went to last quarter?
Yeah — that’s an event.
The luxury suite at the Knicks game?
That’s a relationship-building tool disguised as entertainment.
Events are how big brands build loyalty, land deals, and retain top talent.
They spend millions annually on experiences that strengthen trust and close the gap between people and profit.
The Expo Is Where the Next-Level Ideas Live
So what happens when the biggest brands in the world walk into The Event Planner Expo?
They get a front-row seat to the future of their event strategy.
Here’s why they come back year after year:
- 150+ premium vendors and venues to discover
- Access to cutting-edge tech and activations — like AI-powered photo booths, 3D environments, digital swag walls, and more
- New partners that elevate their events, from design to execution
- World-class speakers that spark new thinking, including past keynotes like:
○ Gary Vaynerchuk
○ Martha Stewart
○ Tim Grover
○ Jesse Itzler
○ Colin Cowie
○ Barbara Corcoran
And it’s not just about what happens on stage.
It’s what happens on the floor and in the VIP lounges where deals and partnerships begin.
This Isn’t a Conference — It’s a Catalyst
A director of events from a global brand might walk in looking for décor ideas and walk out with a partnership that saves their company $500K or delivers their next headline event.
You could be sipping coffee in the VIP Lounge when you bump into someone from Google, Meta, or a major luxury brand. And that 2-minute conversation changes everything.
Because at The Event Planner Expo, everyone is a decision-maker.
The Real Question Isn’t ‘Why Attend?’
It’s “How Fast Can I Get There?”
Fortune 1000 brands don’t show up at random.
They’re here for a reason — and the reason is results.
Events drive business.
And The Event Planner Expo drives better events.
Ready to Join Them?
Get in the room with the brands, planners, partners, and speakers who move this industry forward. The industry’s most happening event is October 14–16, 2025, in New York. Get your tickets now and use promo code BRAND for 20% off.
