EVENTalks by Meeting Professionals International

An eye-opening conversation with David Allison, founder of Valuegraphics, exploring the personal values driving this industry to attracting the next generation of event pros and much more. To learn more about “The Values Map,” visit https://davidallisoninc.com/next-gen-events.

IACC’s Mark Cooper and IAVM’s Trevor Mitchell in conversation about event venue trends, association challenges and more.

Amanda Morck, host of ADM Creative Group’s In Any Event podcast talks with WEC keynote Jon Dorenbos about leveraging magic as a tool for engagement and impact and the importance of authenticity.

From engagement and event design to leveraging tech tools and more, Melody Morrison shares how valuable events can be on a human level--and how industry professionals need to plan for those successes.

Brian Ludwig (Cvent) and Timothy Gunn (MPI) discuss the trends, nuance and perception of awards and recognition events—including first-hand examples from their own experiences.

A discussion with Kevin Hinton from U.S. Travel on the current trends and challenges facing group travel and how event professionals can adapt for a more optimal future.

Event professionals McNeel Keenan and Erin Bellwood share the ways they’re leveraging AI and how they see the tech impacting the industry now and in the future.

Lauren Keiser and Lindsay Arell join host Michael Pinchera for a conversation exploring the latest trends driving eco-conscious planning, from waste reduction and carbon tracking to enhanced stakeholder engagement and data management.

Attendee engagement takes center stage with Andrea Yates and Mark Mallchok on the latest episode of MPI’s EVENTalks podcast.

Journalists Tyler Davidson and Andrea Doyle share their experience and insight from decades of covering events, the impact of remote work and AI and what they'd like to see change in this industry.

Concluding our two-part series with Cvent’s Kelli Kopec and Maritz’ Steve O’Malley, this conversation explores event industry expectations and trends for 2026.

Event professionals from two of the biggest names in the industry—Cvent’s Kelli Kopec and Maritz’ Steve O’Malley—reflect on the year that was. 

Simone Miller and Avis Petrie on creating a convention and cultural experience they’d want to attend. This conversation with the amateur, Gen Z event planners behind DashCon 2 is a testament to the interest and skill of the youngest generation of working adults entering the industry.

Caitlin Gaborow and Emily Dietrich discuss the challenges facing next-gen eventpros and what the industry must do to attract and keep new talent.

Rachel Andrews and Michael Farrell share what they’re seeing in event design as well as the factors driving those trends.

Andrea Driessen and MaryAnne Bobrow discuss the importance of focusing on well-being and giving thanks in the meeting and event industry.

A conversation about the opportunities, challenges and excitement in event tech with Allyson Keenan from CVENT and Tammy Bradley from AV-CANADA.

Two event professionals—Tara Liaschenko and Molly Marsh—and author Maggie Jackson (“Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure”) explore the pitfalls and potential of uncertainty.

Laura Kesselman and Leanne Calderwood discuss the importance of keeping your physical, digital and mental space organized.

Planners discuss the importance of person-to-person knowledge sharing and lifelong learning, while also offering advice on establishing mentor-mentee relationships.

A heartfelt conversation with leaders from the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association on the importance of inclusivity for successful meetings and events, the detrimental impact of discriminatory mandates on event professionals and the industry at large and how we can all help craft positive change. 

Courtney Stanley and Amani Roberts reflect on the legacy of 2024 and innovations they see impacting the meeting and event industry in the year to come.

Insights to help you craft and deliver safe and secure events in 2025.

Eric Rozenberg, host of The Business of Meetings podcast, and Mike Schugt, president of Teneo Hospitality, share insight on the state of business and economic issues impacting event professionals.

Comedians and speaker bureau pros share how humor can best be leveraged at events, what planners must do to make the inclusion successful and more.