And what better way to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in event planning than by attending industry-leading conferences!
Whether you’re an event planner looking for fresh ideas or a marketer looking for strategic event insights—we’ve got you covered!
In this blog, you’ll find a curated list of must-attend events and conferences in 2025 that are essential for event professionals and marketers.
Let’s dive in and explore the best-fit opportunities for your organization and event strategy!
April 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
April 07 – 09, 2025 Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego, California, USA | This leading event unites senior-level digital marketing leaders from leading travel companies and OTAs. Digital Travel Connect is ideal for marketing & event executives looking to discover and discuss the emerging trends in digital travel.
Note: Digital Travel Connect is an exclusive, invitation-only event. Contact their team for info on qualification criteria. | |
April 13-15, 2025 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | The Business of Events 2025 is a must-attend event for planners focused on global business events.
This premier conference brings together event professionals across the Asia-Pacific region to explore business strategies, exchange industry insights, and discover emerging event trends. | |
April 16-17, 2025 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | The Meeting Show APAC, a 2-day event, is scheduled to take place on April 16, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands. The event features networking opportunities, keynotes & expert-led sessions.
Travel managers, event professionals, and industry leaders will gather at a common platform and discover top destinations, hotels, convention centers, and industry solution providers. | |
April 22, 2025 1881 Event Hall Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA | Tune in to uncover the ongoing wedding industry trends, including spending habits, emerging Gen Z trends, and the latest wedding planning tools.
The event is suitable for wedding planners and vendors aiming to stay up-to-date with the market shifts in the industry. | |
April 22-24, 2025 Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | The Connect Spring Marketplace is a premier conference that unites thousands of thought leaders, decision-makers, and experts across the event industry.
This 3-day event provides attendees with unparalleled networking opportunities, facilitates meaningful interactions, and features expert-led educational panels & sessions. | |
April 27-29, 2025 Hotel Polaris, US Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA | Destination West is an important event for destination event planners. This event enables you to discover the most popular and desirable destinations, hotels, and activities.
Attendees will get the chance to connect with leading suppliers worldwide in pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments. |
May 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
May 6-9, 2025 Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Braselton, Georgia, USA | Recognized as the MICE industry’s leading event, GMITE is set to take place on May 6, 2025, at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort.
The Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) will bring together the top meeting & incentive travel professionals, travel advisors, and suppliers. | |
May 19, 2025 Hilton London Canary Wharf, London, UK | This 1-day event will unite the event and technology industries with leading solution providers. The forum will discuss the latest trends and innovations in event technology.
This is the perfect space for all event planners looking to discover new technologies and host tech-driven events. | |
May 20-22, 2025 Messe Frankfurt, Germany | IMEX Frankfurt is one of the largest global trade shows for the meetings, events, and incentive travel industries.
The event attracts over 3,000 exhibiting companies from across 150 countries. It will feature valuable educational sessions, diverse networking opportunities, and more. | |
May 27-29, 2025 Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China | ITB China is a leading B2B travel trade show focused on the Chinese travel market. The trade show brings together global industry players and key buyers.
The event is specifically useful for the event planners handling international clients and aiming to host destination events in China. |
June 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
June 1-3, 2025 Hotel Champlain – Curio Collection by Hilton Burlington, Vermont, USA | The meeting aims to connect top suppliers and destinations with planners that are seeking creative solutions to innovate small and boutique-sized meetings.
The event is suitable for planners who specialize in planning exclusive and intimate gatherings. | |
New Wedding Market: AI, Social Media & Sales Strategies That Work | June 10, 2025 Hotel West & Main Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA | This event by NACE is designed to help wedding planners navigate the evolving industry landscape.
The session aims to provide valuable insights into adapting services to meet modern client expectations. |
June 18-20, 2025 St. Louis, Missouri, USA | MPI’s World Education Congress is a 3-day event designed for event and meeting professionals.
The event will offer you cutting-edge education, valuable networking opportunities, and crucial insights into the future of meetings & events. | |
June 25-26, 2025 ExCeL, London, UK | The Meetings Show by Northstar is designed for any and every professional working within the business events industry.
This show brings together thousands of event professionals and hundreds of global suppliers, offering countless networking opportunities and comprehensive education programmes. |
July 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
July 27-29, 2025 Austin, Texas, USA | CEMA Summit 2025 is a leading event for event marketing professionals, offering insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies.
With keynotes, workshops, and networking, it helps planners enhance their skills, host impactful events, and stay ahead in the industry. | |
July 27-29, 2025 Hilton Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | NACE Experience Conference is tailored for catering and event professionals. It offers cutting-edge insights, educational sessions, and hands-on experiences to event planners, enabling them to elevate their expertise. | |
July 28-31, 2025 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | IAVM’s 100th VenueConnect Annual Conference and Tradeshow is set to take place in New Orleans, LA.
The conference unites professionals across the public assembly venues and is a pivotal platform for planners managing event spaces. | |
July 21-23, 2025 Denver, Colorado, USA | If you’re a corporate event travel planner, this event is for you!
The GBTA Convention is a premier event for the business travel industry. You will get the chance to connect with your industry peers, suppliers, and potential partners on a common platform. | |
July 28-30, 2025 Opal Sol Clearwater, Florida, USA | The event connects North American planners looking for luxurious venues and wellness-focused spaces for their meetings or incentives.
The event is suitable for event planners working in the high-end hospitality sector. |
August 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
August 12-13, 2025 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building Toronto, Ontario, Canada | CMEE is designed for all event professionals, such as meeting planners, incentive travel, sales & marketing managers and directors, administrative assistants, and corporate travel agents.
The event discussed the latest trends, innovative suppliers, and creative solutions to elevate your event planning game. | |
August 18-20, 2025 Glass City Center, Toledo, Ohio, USA | Destination Midwest brings together top-tier meeting and incentive buyers with popular destinations, attractions, and technology & merchandise providers.
The event will feature Event Design Lab, provide hands-on learning experiences, and offer productive solutions for today’s challenges. | |
August 20-21, 2025 Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico | Recognized as the leading trade show in the events industry, IBTM Americas unites the meeting industry across North America.
The event offers planners a platform to engage with global suppliers, gain insights from industry leaders, and explore the latest event technology. | |
August 25-27, 2025 Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA | Connect Marketplace welcomes buyers and suppliers specializing in corporate, association, business travel, international, sports, and specialty events.
It serves as a platform for event planners to connect with industry suppliers one-on-one, enabling them to build connections and source new vendors. |
September 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
September 7-9, 2025 Margaritaville Hotel San Diego San Diego, California, USA | Organized by Northstar Meeting’s Group, Destination California is designed for elite meetings and incentive professionals looking to source venues and services in California.
You will get the chance to build valuable business relations and discover California’s top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and destinations. | |
September 8-11, 2025 The Belmond Monasterio and Hiram Bingham Train, Cusco & Machu Picchu, Peru | Engage!25 Peru offers a luxurious, high-end networking experience connecting 75 like-minded luxury global event industry leaders with each other.
The event features peer-to-peer discussions, provides industry insights, and offers an opportunity to explore the dynamic destination—Belmond. | |
September 12-13, 2025 Houston, Texas, USA | The Planner Party summit is designed for event professionals and features workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions.
You will discover new planning tools and connect with peers in a vibrant & interactive setting. | |
September 22-24, 2025 Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Palm Springs, California, USA | The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is a premier gathering for global festival and event professionals, suppliers, and stakeholders.
The event will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. Attendees get to connect & engage with industry leaders and gain valuable insights. |
October 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
October 14-16, 2025 New York City, New York, USA
October 15, 2025 Virtual | The Event Planner Expo will bring together leading event planners, decision-makers, and marketing professionals.
The event features a VIP event, speaker series, keynotes, panel discussions, a tradeshow, and a cocktail party. | |
October 7-9, 2025 Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | IMEX America is recognized as one of the largest trade shows for the business event industry. The event unites suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meetings industry under one roof.
This 4-day event offers specialized education programs, valuable networking opportunities, and much more. | |
October 13–16, 2025 Columbus, Ohio, USA | This is a must-attend event for sports event planners and professionals.
Hosted by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, TEAMS attracts over 1,300 participants. It connects organizers with ideal destinations, suitable venues, and leading event suppliers. | |
October 13-14, 2025 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, West Drayton, UK | The summit is organized for senior event professionals who are directly responsible for their company’s event planning and arrangements.
This event serves as an excellent platform for building business relationships, learning about the latest technologies, and exploring new suppliers. |
November 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
November 3-6, 2025 Four Seasons Resort Mallorca, Formentor, Spain | Engage!25 Mallorca is a must-attend event for luxury event planners looking to elevate their services. The event will be focused on strengthening connections among 125 like-minded luxury global event industry leaders. | |
November 12-13, 2025 ExCeL, London, UK | Event Tech Live brings together event professionals, thought leaders, leading event tech companies and startups.
The event showcases the latest innovations in event planning, AI, hybrid event solutions, and attendee engagement technologies. | |
November 11-13, 2025 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Recognized as the largest conference for wedding professionals worldwide, WMBA is focused on providing insights into emerging trends and the latest technology in the wedding industry.
The conference will feature 200 exhibitors, over 150 educational seminars, and the Wed-Con exhibition. | |
November 18-20, 2025 Barcelona, Spain | IBTM World connects global event industry leaders on a common platform.
The expo attracts over 12,000 industry professionals and 2,500+ exhibitors to showcase industry innovations, global venues & destinations, and suppliers. |
December 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
December 8-10, 2025 Houston, Texas, USA | Hosted by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), Expo!Expo! is a premier gathering of tradeshow and exhibition professionals.
The event discusses the latest industry trends & technology, facilitates peer-to-peer discussions, provides innovative solutions, and more. | |
December 8-11, 2025 The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, California, USA | Engage!25 Santa Barbara is a luxury wedding business summit. This 4-day event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
The summit aims to facilitate open exchange of ideas, discuss the challenges of the luxury wedding industry, and explore innovative strategies & solutions. |
FAQs
These events and conferences provide a golden opportunity for event planners or organizers to connect with industry experts, have meaningful discussions with peers, discover emerging event trends & technologies, and explore groundbreaking innovations.
By following blog pages & company websites, subscribing to newsletters, and joining relevant groups or forums.
While it depends on the event, generally event professionals, senior event executives, marketing professionals, vendors, suppliers, event tech providers, corporate travel planners, and wedding planners can attend event planning conferences.
Yes, you can attend The Event Planner Expo and NPC25 online.
