--- title: Bishop-McCann Blog | Event Trends description: Event Trends | 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 # Event Trends ### [What Are the Top Meeting and Event Trends in 2026?](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/what-are-the-top-meeting-and-event-trends-in-2026) **by [Amber Heintz](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/amber)** [Highlights](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/highlights), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) January 08th, 2026 The meeting and event landscape is shifting yet again. While our industry isn’t new to disruption, the priorities guiding 2026 look different than they did even a year ago. The biggest shifts shaping\[...\]   ### [Planning to Attend IMEX America? Here’s How to Maximize Your Time](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/planning-to-attend-imex-america-heres-how-to-maximize-your-time) **by [Bishop-McCann](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/bishop-mccann)** [Continuing Education](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/continuing-education), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) September 23rd, 2025 Each fall, thousands of event professionals gather in Las Vegas for IMEX America, the largest trade show for the global meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry. IMEX is unique\[...\]   ### [Top 5 Takeaways from SITE Global Conference](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/top-5-takeaways-from-site-global-conference) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) March 13th, 2025 As I reflect on my time at the SITE Global Conference in Tulum, Mexico, hosted at the beautiful Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, I’m reminded once again why I love this industry.\[...\]   ### [Top Incentive Travel Destinations for 2025](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/top-incentive-travel-destinations-for-2025) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Travel](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/travel), [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) February 27th, 2025 Incentive travel is more than just a reward; it’s an essential tool for boosting employee performance, motivation, and retention. Incentive travel programs reward high-performing employees,\[...\]   ### [Event Trends to Watch for 2025](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/wellness-and-sustainability-are-at-the-center-of-2019-food-and-beverage-trends) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) February 06th, 2025 Over the years, we’ve seen event trends ebb and flow. From the move to virtual and hybrid events a few years ago to the desire to travel to unique destinations and venues for incentive programs,\[...\]   ### [Shaping the Future: Key Meetings and Events Industry Opportunities for 2025](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/meetings-and-events-industry-opportunities) **by [Rob Adams](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/radams)** [Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/events), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Meetings](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/meetings) January 23rd, 2025 It’s an exciting time to be part of the meetings, events, and incentives industry. Generational expectations, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives are driving opportunity and\[...\]   ### [Navigating the Future of Meetings: Insights from GDP’s Pulse Survey](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/navigating-the-future-of-meetings-insights-from-gdps-pulse-survey) **by [Amber Heintz & Catherine Chaulet](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/amber-heintz-catherine-chaulet)** [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Podcast](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/podcast) November 21st, 2024 Show Notes Catherine Chaulet, President and CEO of Global DMC Partners, joins Bishop-McCann’s Amber Heintz to discuss the findings from the latest Meetings & Events Pulse survey. This insightful\[...\]   ### [Top Seven Event Technology Trends for 2024](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/4-top-event-technology-trends-to-implement-in-2019) **by [Todd Moritz](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/todd-moritz)** [Event Technology](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-technology), [Artificial Intelligence](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/artificial-intelligence), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Augmented Reality](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/augmented-reality) May 23rd, 2024 The events industry, like so many others, is a dynamic landscape that constantly evolves. For instance, in the wake of the global pandemic, virtual events experienced a surge in popularity. As is\[...\]   ### [Employee Recognition Trends: What's New and Effective in 2024](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/employee-recognition-trends) **by [Justin Myers](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/justin-myers)** [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends), [Incentive Programs](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/incentive-programs) April 25th, 2024 Are your employee recognition events all starting to look or feel too similar? Same venues? Same menus? Same swag? If you’ve been holding the same employee recognition events for years, then it’s\[...\]   ### [Event Trends: Food and Beverage in 2023 and 2024](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/2017-food-beverage-event-trends) **by [Jaclyn Trainor](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/jaclyn-trainor)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Food & Beverage](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/food-beverage), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) June 29th, 2023 Post a good meal on social media, and you’ll quickly realize exactly how important food and drinks are in our lives. You’ll notice comments accumulating because people want to know what you ate,\[...\]   ### [Keep It Personal: How to Personalize Corporate Events](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/how-to-personalize-corporate-events) **by [Brenna Adkins](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/brennaannadkins)** [Corporate Event](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/corporate-event), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) March 23rd, 2023 With trends, timing is everything. If your timing is off, you can miss it completely, and when it comes to events, that may give the wrong impression to your attendees. Similarly, if you’re utilizing\[...\]   ### [Four Travel Technology Trends from CES](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/four-tech-travel-trends-from-ces) **by [Melissa Patruno](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/author/melissa-patruno)** [Travel](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/travel), [Event Trends](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends) February 23rd, 2023 As most of you know, one of tech’s largest events occurred last month, and I was able to join the over 115,000 attendees to experience CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. While there were\[...\]   [1](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends/page/1) [2](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends/page/2) [Next ›](https://blog.bishopmccann.com/tag/event-trends/page/2) ### Looking for an event partner? Let us blow your mind. [Contact Us](https://bishopmccann.com/connect/) - - - - - - [About](https://bishopmccann.com/about/) - [Connect](https://bishopmccann.com/connect/)