As an event planner or event services professional, you know the business-boosting benefits of attending industry conferences. And 2024 is chock full of great event planning conferences and expos. But as we round the corner to the last half of the year, there are a few must-attend conferences to add to your list. While these are all high-value opportunities to grow your business, make sure you check out the BIG ONE happening this October! It’s a game-changer your event planning business can’t afford to miss!
July 2024 Conferences
Make your event planning business sizzle this summer when you attend these July conferences.
NACE Experience Conference for Catering and Events
July 21-23, 2024 | Denver, CO
Attending Experience means immersing yourself in insights that elevate your professional journey.
- Discover the latest trends in the catering and events industry
- Network with influential decision-makers and professionals
- Explore exciting new products and services
GBTA Convention 2024
July 22-24, 2024 | Atlanta, GA
The GBTA Convention is a global conference for the business travel industry where industry voices come together for collaboration.
- Mingle with thousands of industry peers, suppliers, and partners.
- Learn from insightful speakers and leading experts.
- Expand your career and skills with sessions for learning, training, and professional development.
- Find new tools, research, and resources that empower you to advance your events business.
August 2024 Conferences
Explore these events industry conference hotspots slated for August 2024.
CEMA Summit 2024
Aug. 4-6, 2024 | Seattle, WA
The Corporate Event Marketing Association offers strategic event marketing and communications for senior-level event marketers and industry pros.
Destination Midwest by Northstar Meetings Group
Aug. 5-7, 2024 | Wichita, KS
Destination Midwest is the event for Midwest suppliers to connect with meeting professionals sourcing programs throughout the Midwest. Meet with the top hotel brands, CVBs, DMCs, and regional venues from across the Midwest.
September 2024 Conferences
Explore these fall conferences throughout September and boost your events services and business for a big year-end finish.
TEAMS ‘24 Conference & Expo
Sep. 23-26, 2024 | Anaheim, CA
Teams, is often hailed as the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports event industry.
Destination California
Sep. 5-7, 2024 | Huntington Beach, CA
Destination California is a hosted buyer event for elite meeting and incentive professionals looking to book business in California. Here, you can network with California’s top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and area venues for three productive days.
October 2024 Conferences (You won’t want to miss this one)
Quite possibly, the best event planning conference of the year is happening in New York City. Don’t miss the big opportunities to grow your business, form strategic partnerships, and generate event leads!
The Event Planner Expo 2024
Oct. 15-17, 2024 | New York, NY
The Event Planner Expo 2024 is the premier conference for Event and Marketing professionals from across the country. This highly anticipated events industry conference is a magnet for hundreds of top-tier executives, business owners, brand experts, marketing professionals, and event planners. And while this is a must-attend conference in New York City this year, you can elevate your experience even more as an exhibitor on the trade show floor!
November 2024 Conferences
Explore these must-attend event conferences scheduled for November 2024.
Connect West 2024
Nov. 6-8, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA
Connect West to meet with leading meeting planners from around the region. This B2B conference is ideal for event pros based in California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Join us and walk away with business leads and connections that only Connect Events can provide.
Wedding MBA
Nov. 12-14, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV
Wedding MBA is another must-attend event for wedding professionals, exhibitors, and services providers looking to take their businesses to the next level. Find out the very latest in trends and more during this three-day conference.
December 2024 Conferences
Get in on these year-end conferences intended to elevate event planning businesses.
Destination Southwest
Dec. 4-6, 2024 | Woodlands, Texas
The top-notch conference for Destination Southwest suppliers to connect with event pros who are looking to source programs throughout the Southwest. Meet with top hotels, CVBs, DMCs, and area venues from around the Southwest with prescheduled one-on-one appointments and networking opportunities.
IAEE Expo! Expo!
December 2024 | Dallas, TX
Exhibitions and events industry business owners should get in on the action at the IAEE Expo! Expo! Here’s where you’ll learn about the latest industry trends and tech. Glean insights from fellow organizers and content provided from both inside and outside the industry.
Continued Growth for Your Event Business
If you can’t get to all of these must-attend events, make sure you get to the one conference that will yield the biggest results for your events business – The Event Planner Expo 2024! Tickets and exhibitor opportunities are available NOW!
