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Don't miss out! Get "Mastering AI for Events" guide today

The event world is buzzing with AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and DALL-E. But with all the hype, you might be wondering:

  • Is AI a friend or foe for event planners?

  • Can it help event planning be more efficient?

  • How do you even get started with AI for events?

Download our eBook, "Mastering AI for Events" and discover how this powerful technology can transform your event planning strategies. Inside, you'll also find exclusive interviews with event leaders Joey Rodriguez and Timea Kadar! Get your Guide now.


Ready to find out the accessibility rating of your events?

We all know creating impactful events is a top priority. But have you considered how truly inclusive your events are for all attendees?

Did you know that one in four of your attendees might have a disability? By embracing accessibility, you can:

  • Enhance your company culture: Fostering a welcoming environment strengthens your brand reputation.

  • Improve customer experience: Inclusive events leave a lasting positive impression.

  • Expand your audience: Reach a wider range of potential attendees.

To help you assess your event accessibility, we've created this tool. Rate your events now!


Event Industry Report 2024 New Zealand Edition

Are event organisers incorporating fewer or more events in their 2024 plans? What are the biggest challenges that event planners are facing this year? And has events spending accelerated? We set out to find the answers.

New Zealand Event Association and Cvent commissioned a survey with close to 200+ event decision- makers in New Zealand to learn how they’re managing their meetings and events this year.

Based on our findings, we bring to you our Event Industry Report 2024 – New Zealand Edition, which covers topics such as 

  • Current trends in event planning  

  • Top challenges for event planners this year  

  • Change in event spending  

  • Planner sentiment on sustainability 


Inside the minds of your event attendees

How do attendees really feel about the events that they attend? A global survey conducted by Hanover Research dives deep into the psyche of event attendees and sheds light on areas that event professionals need to understand to deliver successfully on growing attendee expectations.

In this report, we unravel the hidden layers of attendee motivations, investigating topics such as:

  • What entices someone to attend an event

  • The top pain points encountered at events

  • Attendee expectations for post-event follow up

Get the report now!