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MPISD State of the Industry
State of the Industry 2025: What Keeps You Up at Night?
As the meetings and events industry navigates a rapidly changing landscape in 2025, professionals are facing unprecedented pressures—from rising costs and economic uncertainty to evolving attendee expectations and technology disruptions. It’s enough to keep you up at night!
Join author and speaker Steven G. Foster, CMP, Managing Partner at Foster+Fathom and the 2024 MPI RISE Award recipient for Meetings Industry Leadership, for a discussion of the key trends, persistent challenges, and emerging opportunities that are shaping the future of meetings and events. The interactive presentation will examine industry insights and strategic takeaways, and how planners, suppliers, and stakeholders can innovate and adapt to stay ahead of the unknowns.
Whether you're rethinking your budget, innovating through hybrid formats, or working to prove ROI, this session will equip you with the context and confidence to thrive in today’s environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Gain insight into the current economic concerns impacting the meetings and events sector.
- Understand the most influential trends for 2025, including hybrid models, sustainability, and tech integration.
- Learn actionable strategies to navigate budget constraints, labor shortages, and stakeholder expectations.
- Discover tools to track ROI and optimize event experiences in real time.
- Leave with a practical checklist to help you plan smarter and respond faster in a changing industry.
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