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Events Business, Better Than Ever—See What's in Store for 2025.
The Vienna Meeting Fund 2025-2028 is a 4 million-euro fund that provides financial support for international events.
Meetings
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Destinations use government-backed grants—also known as subvention programs—to entice organizers and meeting planners to host their gatherings in their cities.
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Golden Globes 2025: See Inside the Award Show, Plus How the Wildfires Are Affecting Other Hollywood Events
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Industry Insiders
3 Secrets to Successful Event Staffing
During last year’s Super Bowl, Paramount Global offered a separate broadcast of the game on Nickelodeon, complete with its own sportscasters, TV commercials, and signature green slime.
Sports
The Rise of Alt-Casts: See How Sports Leagues Are Wooing Fans with Enhanced Experiences
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People
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White Papers & E-books
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Tracking the Right Metrics for Event Success
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An Actionable Path Forward
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Crafting a New Playbook for Sports Events & Experiences

Production & Strategy

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Opinion & Experts
9 Top Event Trends to Look for in 2025
Squid Game: The Experience in NYC allows fans to enter the world of the series and participate in the games they’ve seen on screen, including 'Red Light, Green Light' under Young-hee’s watchful eye.
Inside Netflix's Huge Experiential Marketing Campaign for 'Squid Game'
The 'O Line' was a nod to Rodrigo’s hit “Obsessed' and featured a larger-than-life mosaic installation—as all NYC subway stations do—complete with purple butterflies.
See Inside Olivia Rodrigo’s Purple-Filled NYC Subway Takeover
Festivalgoers enjoyed the Grand Tasting event, which featured Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated chefs, live-fire cooking demonstrations, immersive VIP experiences, and tastings from top wine regions like Paso Robles, Temecula, and Napa.
See How the San Diego Food + Wine Festival Expanded Its Reach
Sometimes, leaning into the season through cozy, winter-inspired decor can add a natural warmth to your event design. For a corporate holiday party held in December 2023, Sterling Engagements created a stylish wintry retreat in a lodge-like setting. The space featured snow-dusted trees, serene blue lighting inspired by the winter sky, and a color palette complemented by shimmering metallics that were designed to catch the light. The centerpiece of the festive gathering was the plaid dance floor and eye-catching ceiling installation, which mixed different mediums including winter greens, pine cones, starbursts, and more. Florals furthered the whimsical, wintry theme.
20 Toasty Tips for Keeping Guests Warm at Winter Events
In a fun, holiday-inspired touch, a Christmas tree was constructed from medicine balls.
29 Cool Ideas You May Have Missed From Gymshark, Ghirardelli, J.Crew, and More
Working with experiential agency Seen Presents, Netflix returned to Cannes Lions for its second year in 2024, hosting an interactive Squid Game dalgona cookie-based challenge. Guests attempted to beat the clocks as they navigated their way around a series of wired shapes without getting shocked.
BizBash's 25 Most Popular Stories From 2024

Catering & Design

Nelson encourages planners to be mindful of what everyone else is drinking, so guests choosing nonalcoholic options don't feel deprived or like they have a target on their backs. One company that does this well? The Tempo by Hilton hotel brand; properties feature a menu of handcrafted “Spirited” and “Free-Spirited” cocktails. The “Free-Spirited” selections mirror the “Spirited” cocktails in every way—presentation, flavor profile, mouthfeel, and sophistication—but are made without alcohol.
Beverages
The Sober Shift: How to Create Inclusive Event Spaces for Guests Who Don't Drink
The Grand Foyer of the White House, pictured on Dec. 1, 2024.
What It's Like Designing and Producing the White House's Holiday Decor
Japanese-crafted, New York-based Ultrafabrics has teamed up with Pantone for the third year to share its expertise through a series of interactive events, exclusive color palettes, and color customization across its range.
Event Design Ideas Inspired by Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025
“We always think about On the Move Entertainment’s musical performances first, so we naturally gravitated to a focus on music videos and musical artists of the time,' Boroff said about the evening's entertainment.
See How City Harvest Attendees Stepped Into an ‘80s-Era Music Video
“There’s a strong focus on creating immersive experiences that feel nostalgic but with a playful, kitschy edge—think vintage Christmas aesthetics enhanced with unexpected elements like retro cocktail bars or midcentury-inspired decor,” 15|40 Productions' Gillian Deeds said.
Top 7 Corporate Holiday Party Trends of 2024
Delysia Chocolatier’s 16-piece Winter Wonderland Collection ($59.95) features an assortment of chocolate truffles inspired by an alpine retreat. This seasonal collection includes flavors such as Hot Toddy, Peppermint Mocha, Campfire Spiced Muffin, and Swiss Alps Fondue chocolate truffles.
23 Corporate Gift Ideas for the 2024 Holiday Season
LaCroix’s Disco-Themed Pop-Up
15 Tasty Event Ideas From the 2024 New York City Wine & Food Festival
Webinars & Virtual Events
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Harnessing Event Tech for a Frictionless Onsite Experience
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Event Tech & Virtual

Our CES 2024 coverage was one of BizBash's most popular stories last year, with highlights like Seoul-based conglomerate SK Group's display of artificial intelligence and carbon-reduction technologies, housed under an amusement park concept called “SK Wonderland.” In addition to the giant “Wonder Globe,' the space featured a 'magic carpet ride' (a vehicle embedded with an AI processor) and an AI fortuneteller. This year's CES kicks off today in Las Vegas; stay tuned for our coverage in the coming weeks!
Event Tech & Tools
Event Tech Check: Innovative New Products for Exhibitor Management, Virtual Events, and More
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BizBash recently debuted our Most Innovative Meetings of 2024 feature, which spotlighted standout business gatherings—and plenty to tech-driven solutions—from brands like Google Cloud, Canva, and HubSpot. (Pictured: the tech-forward Visa Payments Forum, produced by Imagination in partnership with Wilson Dow Group, had a central LED cube that showcased Visa’s intelligent systems with dynamic content that adjusted throughout the day.)
Event Tech Check: An AI-Powered Event Assistant, New Venue Sourcing Tools, and More
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Eventcombo—The all-in-one platform you need in 2025.
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Event Tech 2025: Tools You Need to Stay Ahead
The 2024 Atlanta Pride Official Kickoff Party, held at the Georgia Aquarium on Oct. 10, had an “Intergalactic Futuristic Disco” theme. Designed by YES Event Designs, the gathering blended retro vibes with futuristic technology and interstellar aesthetics. A custom-built LED DJ booth was in the shape of a spaceship and featured ever-changing cosmic videos; the venue was also adorned with holographic projections of swirling galaxies, nebulae, and twinkling stars. The dance floor, meanwhile, was a glowing, interactive LED surface that responded to the rhythm of the music, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that pulsed and shifted with the beat. Active Productions handled the event's AV.
Event Tech Check: New Tools to Measure Event Success, Attendee Emotions, and More
In Print
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This holiday season, New York Hilton Midtown and Universal Pictures are bringing hotel guests into the world of Wicked with a specially designed suite inspired by the film. Scroll down to learn more.
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Up Norway offers curated work retreats in scenic Norwegian locales, ideal for remote teams seeking a blend of work, nature, and cultural immersion. Options include a village takeover in Knutholmen for larger groups, an urban creative retreat at the new Revier Hotel in Oslo, a nature-driven experience at the historic Hattvika Lodge in the Lofoten Islands, and a music and writing retreat at Raw Ocean Lodge on the western coast. With activities like fjord tours, art workshops, and guided hikes, Up Norway tailors each retreat to corporate goals, enhancing team connection and productivity in Norway’s breathtaking settings.
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Meetings & Trade Shows

MJBizCon took place Dec. 4-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Trade Shows
MJBizCon 2024: How This Cannabis Trade Show Fuels the Fire for the Industry
Tourism marketing expert Gabriella Ribeiro is finding increased interest in incentive trips held in Croatia. (Pictured: The historic city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a popular tourist destination in the Mediterranean.)
What's Working Now in Incentive Trips?
IAEE's Expo! Expo! is taking place now in Los Angeles, nestled within the L.A. Live (pictured) and Los Angeles Convention Center campus.
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Much of the event's programming took place at Berlin's 18,000-square-foot-plus AXICA Congress and Convention Center.
See Inside ELX's Inaugural European Summit—Where 'Growth' Was Top of Mind
Journalists are often tapped as moderators. During Sundance 2024, for example, Audible’s Listening Lodge featured a celebrity-packed panel moderated by Variety’s senior entertainment writer, Angelique Jackson (left).
How to Choose the Right Moderator for Your Next Event
The 2015 TED Conference in Vancouver brought a playful twist to its lounges, where attendees could watch speaker simulcasts. A standout was the new ball pit, filled with beanbag chairs and beach balls, offering a relaxed and whimsical setting to absorb big ideas while fostering creativity and connection.
15 Creativity-Sparking Breakout Moments at Conferences

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The holographic uniform photo op featured a rotating uniform with the fan’s name.
See How USAA Engaged Fans with High-Tech Elements at This Year’s Army-Navy Game
Detroit Pistons World is billed as the first-ever digital twin arena created by the NBA's Detroit Pistons in partnership with MeetKai, a browser-based immersive AI platform. The experience features an exact virtual replica of the Michigan basketball team’s home court.
How This NBA Team Is Using AI to Change the Game for Fan Engagement
Home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Huntington Bank Stadium, which was completed in 2009, is the first football stadium—collegiate or professional—to have become LEED certified.
Tackling Trash: How Colleges Are Reducing Game Day Event Waste
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40+ Adrenaline-Filled Event Moments From 2024's Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
During the Sports Innovation Forum, 125 event profs from the professional sports and entertainment world gathered in Washington, D.C., Nov. 20-22 for networking opportunities, education, intimate dinners, and site tours.
Game-Changing Event Profs in Professional Sports United at This Special Networking Event in D.C.
ScHoolboy Q took a swing at the inaugural event.
See How Complex Turned a Golf Tournament Into a Cultural Event