--- title: Bishop-McCann Blog | Conferences description: Conferences | Bishop-McCann prides itself on staying on top of the latest trends to leverage technology and other strategies to engage your guests. --- [Bishop-McCann](https://bishopmccann.com/) [![](https://bishopmccann.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2021/06/logo-s.png.webp)](https://bishopmccann.com/) X - Expertise - [Corporate Event Planning & Meetings Management](https://bishopmccann.com/corporate-event-planning-meetings-management/) - [Incentive Programs & Recognition Events](https://bishopmccann.com/incentive-programs-recognition-events/) - [Congresses, Expos, & Conference Planning](https://bishopmccann.com/congresses-expos-conference-planning/) - [Virtual Events & Hybrid Events](https://bishopmccann.com/virtual-events-hybrid-events/) - [Pharmaceutical Meetings](https://bishopmccann.com/pharmaceutical-meeting-planning/) - [Franchise Conference Planning](https://bishopmccann.com/franchise-conference-planning/) - [Commercial Events](https://bishopmccann.com/commercial-event-and-meeting-planning/) - Services - [Creative Strategy & Execution](https://bishopmccann.com/creative-strategy-execution/) - [Event Planning & Operations](https://bishopmccann.com/event-planning-operations/) - [Live Event Production](https://bishopmccann.com/live-event-production/) - [Virtual & Hybrid Event Production](https://bishopmccann.com/virtual-hybrid-event-production/) - [Group Air Travel Management](https://bishopmccann.com/group-air-travel-management/) - [Event Technology](https://bishopmccann.com/event-technology/) - [Hotel & Venue Site Selection](https://bishopmccann.com/hotel-venue-site-selection/) - [JOY Index™](https://bishopmccann.com/joy-index/) - Insights - [Blogs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/) - [News](https://news.bishopmccann.com/) - [Case Studies](https://bishopmccann.com/case-studies/) - [Podcasts](https://bishopmccann.com/podcasts/) - About - [About](https://bishopmccann.com/about/) - [Leadership](https://bishopmccann.com/our-team/) - [Project JOY](https://bishopmccann.com/projectjoy/) - [Careers](https://bishopmccann.com/careers/) - [Connect](https://bishopmccann.com/connect/) ###### Connect With Us - - - - - # Blog - [Show All](https://blog.bishopmccann.com) - [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event) - [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events) - [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) - [Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-technology) - [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights) - [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) - [Meetings](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/meetings) - [Attendees](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/attendees) - [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience) - [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) Posts about # Conferences ### [Conference Planning Tips: How to Create an Engaging Conference](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/conference-planning-101-how-to-keep-it-captivating) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) August 06th, 2026 Originally published: December 2024. Last updated: August 2026. To create an engaging event experience, start with your attendees. Define clear event goals, deliver relevant content, balance\[...\]   ### [Why User-Group Conferences Are a Strategic Advantage for Tech Organizations](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/why-user-group-conferences-are-a-strategic-advantage-for-tech-organizations) **by [Jaclyn Trainor](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/jaclyn-trainor)** [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences), [Tech Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/tech-events) April 02nd, 2026 From oversaturated markets to climbing acquisition costs, the way SaaS organizations grow has changed. New customer wins feel more difficult. Loyalty feels more fragile. Growth can no longer rely on\[...\]   ### [Franchise Conference Planning Tips for Franchisors](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/franchise-conference-tips-for-the-franchisor) **by [Bishop-McCann](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/bishop-mccann)** [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences), [Franchise](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/franchise) January 29th, 2026 In nearly every city across the globe, you’ll run into recognizable storefronts and familiar brands. For consumers, there is a comfort in visiting these establishments. Because of the familiarity,\[...\]   ### [How End-to-End Corporate Event Planning Services Drive Seamless Experiences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/how-end-to-end-corporate-event-planning-services-drive-seamless-experiences) **by [Bishop-McCann](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/bishop-mccann)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Experience](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/experience), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) November 20th, 2025 The stakes are high, and corporate events have never been more complex or more important. They unite teams, reinforce brand culture, and spark the ideas that drive business forward. Yet, as\[...\]   ### [Why IMEX America Signals the Future of Corporate Events: 5 Trends to Watch for 2025](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/why-imex-america-signals-the-future-of-corporate-events-5-trends-to-watch-for-2025) **by [Bishop-McCann](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/bishop-mccann)** [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) October 23rd, 2025 Corporate events have entered a new era—one powered by data, driven by purpose, and shaped by a new generation of attendees. Budgets are tighter, expectations are higher, and technology is evolving\[...\]   ### [Mastering Brand Consistency in Franchise Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/mastering-brand-consistency-in-franchise-conference) **by [Dave Eckberg](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/dave-eckberg)** [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences), [Franchise](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/franchise) April 10th, 2025 More than 800,000 franchise outlets exist in the US, generating $860 billion in economic output and employing more than 8.7 million U.S. residents in 2024. Given the significant economic footprint\[...\]   ### [The Franchise Playbook – Crafting High-Impact National Franchise Meetings](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/the-franchise-playbook-crafting-high-impact-national-franchise-meetings) **by [Meghan O’Connor](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/meghan-oconnor)** [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences), [Franchise](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/franchise) April 03rd, 2025 National franchise meetings are not just routine gatherings; they are pivotal for franchise growth, brand consistency, and operational excellence. However, the key to genuinely successful franchise\[...\]   ### [Top Insights from IMEX 2024](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/imex-conference-review) **by [Amber Heintz and Reina Young](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/amber-heintz-and-reina-young)** [Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-technology), [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) October 24th, 2024 Recently, some of Bishop-McCann’s JOY creators had the privilege of attending IMEX 2024, one of the leading conferences in the events industry. This year’s event brought together industry leaders,\[...\]   ### [Breakout Sessions to Boost Your Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/breakout-sessions-to-boost-your-corporate-event) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Attendees](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/attendees), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) November 02nd, 2023 We’ve all spent time in long meetings. Because we have, we recognize the feeling of losing focus and becoming disengaged – looking at our watches, checking devices, thinking about lunch, and just\[...\]   ### [Five Conference Swag Bags Attendees Will Love](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/three-ideas-for-conference-goodie-bags-that-people-wont-throw-away) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events), [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights), [Gifting](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/gifting), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) June 22nd, 2023 Attend just about any event, conference, or convention, and you’ll usually find the longest line at the table with the swag. But what do attendees hope they’ll find in that bag? To answer that\[...\]   ### [Why You Need to Host a Corporate Event This Year](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/hosting-an-event-could-save-your-company) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) September 01st, 2022 Over the last few years, corporate events have undergone drastic changes. Because of the state of the industry, everyone has been waiting to see what happens next while the events industry has\[...\]   ### [Cvent CONNECT 2022: Future of Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/cvent-connect-2022-future-of-event-technology) **by [Melissa Patruno](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/melissa-patruno)** [Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-technology), [Conferences](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences) April 21st, 2022 As we’ve all come to realize now more than ever, the events industry is constantly changing, and in terms of event technology, that change occurs rapidly. Last week, I was able to attend Cvent\[...\]   [1](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences/page/1) [2](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences/page/2) [Next ›](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/conferences/page/2) ### Looking for an event partner? Let us blow your mind. 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