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Why Every Event Planner Should Read This Book
EVENTPLANNER 4, the latest book by Kevin Van der Straeten, is a must-read for every event planner who takes his or her profession seriously. This book offers valuable insights and advanced techniques.
Who will be the Best Event Company or Venue of 2025?
eventplanner.net is awarding the best event venues and companies for the 10th time this year. Who will win the coveted award? Vote for your favourite now.
Workation: A Fresh Take on Teambuilding
Remember the standard team-building day - meeting rooms, trust exercises, and trust falls? Those formats still serve a purpose, but in 2025, there's an emerging alternative: the workation.
How to Plan an Unforgettable 'Networking Scavenger Hunt' for Your Event
Networking can be one of the most valuable aspects of attending a live event, but also one of the most awkward. All too often, attendees drift through networking receptions clutching a drink, hoping for a meaningful conversation but unsure how to start one. The result? Missed opportunities, flat energy, and unmet expectations.
Airbnb partners with Lollapalooza festivals in first global Live music collaboration
Airbnb has announced its first-ever global partnership in the live music space, teaming up with Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Eventim...
PEPPOL e-Invoicing: What event professionals need to know
The European event industry is undergoing a significant transformation in invoicing practices. With the introduction of PEPPOL (Pan-European Public Procurement Online), electronic invoicing is becoming the new standard across Europe.
Bots undermine ticket sales: lessons for event organisers
The Nijmegen Four Days Marches recently declared starting tickets invalid that were obtained and resold via automated bots. This decision underlines a growing problem in the event sector: the influence of bots on fair ticket sales.
What is B2B Event Marketing? A Complete Guide for Modern Marketers
B2B event marketing is one of the most effective ways to build lasting relationships, generate high-quality leads, and strengthen your brand in a competitive market. But what exactly does it involve, and how do you make it work in today's fast-paced business world?
Festivals under fire: DJ boycotts and outrage after KKR takeover
The recent acquisition of Superstruct Entertainment by the American private equity company KKR is causing considerable unrest within the European festival world.
Why event planners love coming back to AREA 42 Brussels?
AREA 42 isn't just a space – it’s an experience. Known for its flexibility, striking design, and dedicated team, it’s no wonder so many professionals return year after year to host everything from high-level conferences to creative corporate events.
How to Get Your Attendees to Interact More (and Better)
What makes events truly valuable and impactful? Maybe it’s the content of the presentations, or the unique experiences?
Visitors find safety at events the most important thing
An event must first and foremost be safe. This is what the research conducted by Event Confederation among a representative sample of 1,000 event visitors shows.
TIP! - Which Dress Code at Your Event?
In most cases, your guests will be free to dress as they please. In most cases but not always. Sometimes, a particular type of clothing will contribute to the atmosphere of your event or may be necessary because of specific (weather) conditions.
TIP! - Tips for the Invitations of Your Event
A good invitation must be eye-catching, intriguing and exciting. Try to persuade your target group with a combination of rational and emotional arguments. Why should they come to your event? How can you persuade them to give up some of their precious free time?
20 Event Planner Influencers to Follow on Instagram in 2025
Instagram's visual nature makes it the perfect platform for event professionals to showcase jaw-dropping productions and gain inspiration. From celebrity event designers...
AREA 42, never visited before? It’s high time you did!
AREA 42 offers an 'out of the box' venue with multiple ambiance options. A stylish, friendly space with the wow factor, custom-designed by a team of contemporary artists.
Linkbuilding for Event Venues: Why It Matters & How to Get It Right
In digital marketing, link building might not sound as glamorous as hosting a high-profile wedding or corporate gala - but it can be just as impactful for the success of your event venue or business.
Small Stage, Big Effect: 5 Tips
How do you manage to put a big stage in a small space - or at least ensure that it does not seem small? Think of the sets in TV studios.
Don't miss out: new EVENTPLANNER book coming soon – Pre-order your copy now!
It's coming soon: the brand new edition of the EVENTPLANNER book! For years, EVENTPLANNER has been an indispensable reference for event professionals, with over 100,000 copies sold and downloads. With 30% new and updated content, this edition offers even more knowledge and inspiration.
Mistakes You'll Make When You Plan Your First Event
Planning your first event is like walking through burning coal without any preparation, no matter how much you’ve read.
