Conference Directory

The AEP Conference is designed for academic event professionals, the conference offers expert panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with vendors specializing in academic-event products. Attendees can access a hotel room block at the USC Hotel, and sponsors have the chance to engage directly with decision-makers in the academic sector. Early-bird registration is available, making it an accessible opportunity to learn, connect, and explore the latest trends in academic event planning.

The ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition is a flagship three‑day event for association professionals and industry partners, hosted by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). It features more than 100 educational sessions on topics like leadership, governance, operations, and technology, plus an expo hall showcasing solution providers. The meeting promotes community building, innovation, and practical strategies to help associations thrive.

Cvent CONNECT 2026 is Cvent’s flagship annual conference for event professionals, marketers, and hospitality leaders. This hybrid event brings together thousands of attendees to explore cutting-edge event technology, share industry strategies, and network with peers. The conference includes educational sessions, technology demos, and networking opportunities designed to help professionals maximize event ROI and drive innovation.

Digital Travel Connect US is an exclusive, invite-only summit for senior executives in travel — including C-level, SVPs, VPs, and Directors of digital, marketing, customer experience, and eCommerce. Attendees engage in high-level discussions, 1:1 pre-scheduled meetings with solution providers, and interactive sessions on cutting-edge strategies, like AI personalization, ancillaries, and next-gen loyalty

The ESPA 2026 Annual Conference is aimed at event service professionals from hotels, convention centers, CVBs, and venues, the conference centers on the theme “Dream Big. Plan Bold. Deliver Beyond.” It includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions on topics like AI, risk management, and leadership, as well as “on‑the-road” workshops at iconic local venues. The event also features peer roundtables, a leadership program, and opportunities to earn continuing education credits

Event Tech Live (ETL) is a leading UK trade show and conference dedicated entirely to event technology. Held at ExCeL London, it brings together event organizers, agencies, venues, tech providers, and investors to explore innovation, software, and solutions transforming the events industry. The event includes multi-stage educational content, a curated hosted buyer program, and a large exhibition focused on the latest in event tech — all to help professionals harness technology and deliver smarter, more engaging events.

The Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) which brings together senior brand-side marketers, trade show organizers, agency leaders, experience designers, and event-tech experts to explore the future of live brand experiences. Through keynotes, workshops, panels, and deep-dive sessions, attendees will dig into innovation, logistics, technology, and evolving strategies in experiential marketing. There’s also a pre-conference Executive Forum on April 24 for peer learning among senior marketers.

Marketing Week’s Festival of Marketing is a premier annual event for marketers, held in London, that combines inspiration, practical insight, and networking. It features five main “stages” (e.g., Effectiveness, Trends, Career Development, Customer Strategy, B2B), plus hands-on masterclasses in a Learning Lounge. Designed to empower marketers, the festival brings together leading thinkers and change‑makers to deliver content that’s both visionary and actionable. Sessions cover topics like AI, ROI, customer experience, and personal branding.

The GBTA APAC Conference 2026 is the premier business‑travel event for the Asia–Pacific region, and is co-located with the WERC APAC Regional Summit. The conference offers peer-to-peer education, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities for travel buyers, suppliers, and mobility professionals.

The GBTA Canada Conference is Canada’s premier business travel event. It brings together travel managers, procurement professionals, event planners, and suppliers for three days of peer‑to‑peer education, networking, and insights into industry trends. The conference includes an expo with 60+ exhibitors, session tracks shaped by regional thought leaders, and curated learning content.

The GBTA Mexico Conference & Expo is the premier business‑travel event in Mexico. The event draws together corporate travel buyers, travel managers, and suppliers for education, networking, and important insights into regional travel trends. Programming includes plenary sessions, track-based education, and a large expo floor with solution providers and technology companies.

A high-level MICE forum in Cartagena de Indias connecting European destinations with influential buyers from Latin America, Central America, and the U.S. Now in its third edition, the event offers curated one-to-one meetings, personalised agendas, and two days of networking between 50–55 international buyers and 50–55 LATAM suppliers. Designed to build trust and long-term business opportunities, it positions European destinations in fast-growing markets and serves as a strategic bridge between Europe and the Americas.

The GBTA Convention is the Global Business Travel Association’s flagship annual event for the business travel industry. It brings together thousands of professionals from travel buyers to suppliers for education, networking, and innovation. The Convention features 16 learning tracks, main stage sessions, and a large expo hall where companies showcase travel solutions.

TSAM New York is a major two-day summit for the global asset management community. The event brings together senior leaders from front, middle, and back office functions, as well as innovators and solution providers, to tackle key themes like AI and automation, data strategy, operating model transformation, performance measurement, regulatory change, and client experience. With 6 content streams, 70 expert contributors, nearly 40 sessions, and 700+ participants, TSAM NY offers in-depth learning, real-world case studies, and networking opportunities.

The Event Planner Expo is a major trade show for event professionals, decision-makers, and suppliers in the hospitality industry. Held in New York City it brings together thousands of planners, marketers, and venue providers to network, learn, and explore event trends. The expo features a speaker series with top business leaders, immersive exhibitor booths, and hands-on demonstrations of event-tech innovations.

Vivid Sydney is a major annual festival that attracts millions of people is an immersive celebration of light, music, ideas, and food that transforms the city over 23 nights. It’s produced by Destination NSW, the state’s tourism agency. During the festival, large-scale light installations, 3D projections, live music performances, public talks, and culinary experiences pop up across Sydney landmarks including Circular Quay, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and the Sydney Opera House.