👵 Gendered Ageism: A Chronic Issue

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Hotel accused of swapping conference for lucrative NBA Finals business.
Forrester pivots to smaller events, hoping to reverse event revenue decline.
Gendered ageism, a chronic issue in events.
Plus, AI note-takers taking over virtual meetings and where to find inspiration for your events.

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Hotel Accused of Canceling Conference for NBA Finals Business

by Andrea Doyle

A lawsuit over a hotel's alleged decision to replace a longstanding conference with higher-value NBA Finals business has been settled. But the dispute exposed a contract vulnerability many planners still overlook.

What’s Behind Forrester’s Pivot to Smaller Events

by Miguel Neves

The research firm is betting big on shorter, more intimate forums to reverse a 57% decline in event revenue over three years.

Gendered Ageism: The Events Industry’s Chronic Issue

by Barbara Scofidio

Women event professionals report being stereotyped, harassed, unable to balance work and family, paid less than men, and then as the ultimate insult, forced out of their jobs at the late stage of their careers. And that’s in an industry made up mostly of women.

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AI Stand-Ins Are Reshaping the Economics of Virtual Events

by Andrea Doyle

Not all attendees at virtual meetings are human. AI note-taking bots are proliferating, and although they may assist attendees with note-taking and summaries, they are posing challenges for planners.

8 Places to Find Inspiration for Your Events