From inflation and rising costs to supply-chain challenges and geo-political uncertainty, meeting professionals are finding it difficult to make decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.

Learning outcomes:

Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions

Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers

Illustrate how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.5 Credits

* CMP/CEU Approved: 0.5 CE hour

* CSEP Approved