Top 19 Event Planner Conferences to Supercharge Your 2025

As an event planning pro in NYC, you know the value of attending industry conferences. It’s where you can find brilliant event ideas, meet new event services partners, and even land a few clients. But with every event industry segment launching what seems like a new event every year, the dates are stacking up. And you’ll need to be selective about which conferences you need to go to and which you can afford to miss. Of course, if you could attend them all, you would. But with an event planner’s calendar, you’re going to have to get picky about finding those that actually bring ROI to your business. If you really want to supercharge your 2025 and go out with a bang in a big way, these are the top event planner conferences to add to your must-attend list.

1. The Event Planner Expo 2025

This is IT. And you can’t wait another second because The Event Planner Expo 2025 kicks off October 14th-16th. Across three full days, you’ll access 50+ keynote speakers, fireside chats, and panels led by global business icons and trendsetters—including Shark Tank’s Daymond John as the headline keynote. Beyond the stage, this is where 2,500+ top decision-makers, corporate planners, and Fortune 500 brands converge to network, collaborate, and strike deals. The energy is unmatched, the opportunities are real, and the ROI is undeniable, and one connection here can rewrite your year.

Choose from All-Access Passes for the entire experience, VIP tickets with premium seating and elite receptions, or Single-Day passes if your schedule is tight. However you attend, this is your chance to supercharge your career, bring your team, and walk away with the strategies, contacts, and inspiration to elevate your events business.

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2. IMEX America in Las Vegas

It’s the largest trade show in the U.S. for meetings and incentives. You’ll walk away from IMEX with global supplier leads and partnerships that cut sourcing time in half. The expo floor is expected to be packed with suppliers, destinations, and partners from around the world, giving you the chance to streamline your sourcing and discover venues and products you won’t find elsewhere. Education sessions cover every corner of the industry (from sustainability to incentive travel,) while hosted-buyer programs ensure you’re matched with the right people. Combine that with the high-voltage backdrop of Las Vegas, and IMEX delivers on both inspiration and business ROI. And trust us, an event planning conference in the electricity of Vegas? A must.

3. Event Tech Live in Vegas

This is a conference dedicated to the showcasing of the latest event tech tools. Think registration systems, engagement apps, AI-powered analytics, and hybrid event tech. Instead of wading through vendor websites, you get to test and compare live demos, meet with platform reps, and discover solutions that can save your team hundreds of hours annually. The ROI is clear: smarter tech adoption means reduced costs, more accurate data, and improved attendee experiences. The Event Tech Live payoff is immediate, too. See what platforms can save your team hours and prove ROI with sharper data.

4. MPI World Education Congress (WEC)

Get to MPI’s signature gathering for education and networking. Expect insights that help you streamline planning and close more business with confidence. Sessions span leadership development, event design, and attendee engagement, while networking formats go beyond the usual cocktail mixers. There will be peer coaching, curated meetups, and hosted-buyer tracks. By attending, you’re not just learning theory; you’re leaving with practical tools to streamline planning, close more business, and showcase the ROI of your events.

5. Cvent CONNECT

Built for event pros who want to scale smarter, Cvent CONNECT is a must-attend. You’ll pick up strategies that automate manual work and translate directly into more measurable results. The show is particularly valuable for teams that want to scale smarter: automating manual workflows, unifying registration and marketing, and using analytics to prove event value. The ROI here is tangible—you’ll bring home ideas and tools that help your team save time, reduce costs, and deliver measurable results for clients and stakeholders. 

6. NACE Convention (Experience Conference)

This NACE event is a national hub for catering and events pros. Learn the trends that keep your offerings fresh and build partnerships that can add revenue to every event.

7. Northwest Event Show in Seattle

Check out the Northwest Event Show, a regional gathering with big reach. Held in Seattle, this two-day expo brings together 4,000+ event professionals and 300+ exhibitors from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. You’ll discover unique destinations, boutique venues, and specialized suppliers that rarely appear at larger national conferences, giving you a fresh roster of partners and ideas to bring back home. The agenda also includes thought-leadership panels, breakout sessions, and networking lounges that make it easy to trade strategies with peers. ROI here is clear. One trip saves you months of sourcing, connects you with vendors who can stretch your budgets, and equips you with new trends to keep your events competitive.

8. The Special Event | Catersource Conference & Tradeshow

Two powerhouse shows together for this one, extra “Special Event.” You’ll source décor, catering, and entertainment in one trip, cutting costs while fueling your creative pipeline.

9. CSE Live EventFest in Canada

The CSE Live show is Canada’s high-energy showcase for planners. Expect new inspiration, new suppliers, and practical ideas that instantly elevate your events.

10. The Meetings Show in London

The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading MICE industry event. It’s an efficient way to access hundreds of venues and partners, plus future-forward education that saves money and time.

11. Wedding MBA in Las Vegas

The go-to for wedding pros, the Wedding MBA in Las Vegas is a dream conference for all-things weddings. Held in Las Vegas, this multi-day conference attracts thousands of attendees (literally) and hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest trends, tools, and services that keep weddings fresh and memorable. Beyond the expo floor, the education tracks cover everything from sales techniques and social media marketing to client management and design inspiration. You’ll hear from top industry leaders who share proven strategies to help you book more couples, upsell services, and stand out in a highly competitive market. The ROI is undeniable, and one great idea or vendor connection can translate into bigger bookings and higher margins for your wedding planning business.

12. Social Media Marketing World in Anaheim

Take a deep dive into the latest organic and paid social strategies for your events business at Social Media Marketing World. What you learn here helps you grow your event audience without burning through ad spend.

13. Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas

The Experiential Marketing Summit is always listed as a leading conference for brand experience creators. ROI comes from fresh engagement tactics you can use to prove the value of every activation.

14. MozCon in Seattle

Three days of SEO and search marketing strategies are worth the ticket to MozCon happening this November. You’ll leave knowing how to drive more organic registrations and reduce reliance on paid ads.

15. CEMA Summit by PCMA in Austin

Corporate event marketers and planners gather here to swap real-world playbooks. You’ll pick up scalable tactics that stretch budgets and improve campaign reporting. The CEMA Summit is a top pick for savvy marketers.

16. HubSpot INBOUND in San Francisco

This is a massive multi-disciplined event for marketing and sales professionals across a host of industries. Tracks include automation, lead nurturing, content marketing, customer success, and AI-driven tools. For event planners, the return comes in the form of funnel strategies that grow attendance, smarter automation that reduces manual follow-up, and content frameworks that keep audiences engaged long after an event ends. With HubSpot leading the charge, INBOUND delivers ideas and tools you can put to work the moment you return. And HubSpot is the leading voice in all-things marketing.

17. Content Marketing World in San Diego

This is a global hub for content marketing pros. Expect frameworks that help you attract, nurture, and convert audiences more effectively. See why so many event planners insist on making Content Marketing World one of their top priority conferences.

18. Ahrefs Evolve in San Diego

Ahrefs Evolve in San Diego is Ahrefs’ flagship event for SEO and content marketers, is coming up. Walk away with tactics to boost your event visibility and fill seats organically.

19. Guru Email Marketing Conference (Virtual)

The Guru Email Marketing Conference is actually hailed as the “world’s largest virtual event” dedicated to email marketing. A free virtual event all about email performance. ROI is instant. Discover some new segmentation and automation strategies that drive higher open and click rates.

If You Can’t Get to Them All, Get to The Event Planner Expo 2025

As you can see, 2025 is stacked with can’t-miss events. But if there’s only one conference you absolutely must lock into your calendar, it’s The Event Planner Expo 2025. This three-day experience in New York City (October 14–16) gives you access to everything. Check out the All-Access Passes that cover every keynote and networking session, the VIP tickets with premium seating and exclusive receptions, and Single-Day passes if you can only step away from your business for a short stretch. Bring your team, choose the ticket level that fits your goals, and position yourself where the biggest names and boldest ideas in the industry will all converge. Don’t wait. The right ticket to The Event Planner Expo 2025 is the best investment you’ll make in your event planning business this year.