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Key Takeaways from MPI Northern California ACE 2025

Smart Meetings

1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. Meeting profs can expect to have more breathing room when selecting venues, as the increased supply should ease some of the current space constraints.

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A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Events — and the World

PCMA Convene

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. People said, ‘If we have to do this, we will — but we cannot negotiate.

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Navigating the Future of Business Events: Actionable Insights for 2025 

Event Leadership Institute

Train your team in advanced negotiation tactics to maximize every dollar. The Generational Shift: From Boomers to Zoomers By 2030, Millennials and Gen Z will comprise 75% of the workforce, reshaping event expectations. Conduct a sharp ROI audit to cut anything that doesnt serve your core objectives directly.

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