THIS ISSUE SPRING 2025
VOLUME 43 NO. 1
COVER STORY
COVER STORY 32 CS+TSE 2025 TREND GUIDE The most in-demand aspects of the event world today FEATURES 38 A BIG THANKS
Thanks to the sponsors who made our show possible SCENES OF AN (ALMOST) EVENT DISASTER Why your team makes or breaks your success
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60 BEHIND THE
COLUMNS 04 Editor’s Page Bon Voyage to a beloved industry figure 64 The Last Word Why transformation is the best conference takeaway DEPARTMENTS 06 Conference News Another successful show in the books 08 Business of Events How social media can warp event planning expectations
10 Marketing & Media How smaller weddings are reshaping the event marketing funnel 12 On Trend A new era in event entertainment 20 Tech Talk Tech trends spotted at CS+TSE 22 Confetti Inside a Gala Award-receiving theater- inspired wedding 24 Food for Fetes The tough subject of tastings 62 Steal This Get inspired with these artistic floral arrangements
ON THE COVER: An elegant, mysterious greeter from Vamos Events met attendees at CS+TSE’s Connect Social event. Turn to page 32 for the top trends seen at this year’s show.
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