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  • How the Ebola outbreak is impacting events across Africa.

  • 10 alternatives to serving sweets at events.

  • Event tech experts share where AI shines and where it doesn’t.

  • Plus, our new report on AI & the future of events, UFI confirms Bahrain as 2026 congress host, Prague gets started on convention center expansion and we celebrate Clare Melton.

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Ebola Outbreak Impacting Events Across Africa

Ebola Outbreak Impacting Events Across Africa

by Barbara Scofidio

This week’s cancellation of a prominent African financial conference comes as confirmed Ebola cases surge, raising questions about whether more meetings will follow.
10 Alternatives to Serving Sweets at Events

10 Alternatives to Serving Sweets at Events

by Barbara Scofidio

As attendees strive to eat healthier, here are 10 ideas for replacing decadent desserts and sweet treats as room gifts.
Don't Buy AI, Buy the Outcome

Don't Buy AI, Buy the Outcome

by Andrea Doyle

Event tech’s real differentiator isn't AI, it's whether the technology saves time, improves attendee experiences, or drives measurable business results.

ICYMI: New Destination Guide: Bourbon Tastings, Bluegrass Jams, and the Kentucky Derby — Reworked for Meetings

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A new guide looks at how Louisville is giving planners access to hard-to-replicate local experiences —  from VIP distillery visits to trackside trifecta tutorials and banjo-picking airport arrivals — to design memorable events.

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Our latest report uncovers how AI is transforming the event experience and provides crucial insights for anyone looking to invest in event tech today.

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  • A vision of a reimagined the ideal AI-powered event experience.

  • A plain-language explainer on LLMs, agentic AI, and MCP.

  • 130+ AI-native event tech tools mapped across event phases.

  • Questions to ask and red flags to look out for buying event tech.

This report was produced in partnership with MPI and is sponsored by Wordly.

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Bahrain Confirmed as Host of November UFI Congress

by Andrea Doyle

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is moving forward with its plan to host its flagship annual congress in Bahrain later this year. The move signals confidence in the Gulf, despite the recent conflict and ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the region.

Clare Melton: Great Leaders Create Successful Employees 

by Barbara Scofidio

For this long-time leader, the highlight of her career hasn't been the events she's led, but the people she's helped succeed.

Prague Congress Centre Expands to Bid for Larger Events

by Miguel Neves

The Czech capital is investing $65 million to solve a problem many cities face: turning away lucrative large events due to lack of meeting space.

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