Event Trends 2025: What’s IN and OUT with Planners! | Part 1 | Episode 1

Join us for some wild speculation on event trends in 2025! In the debut episode of "The Event Connection" podcast, we're dishing the deets on the hottest (and weirdest) event topics we could find, including sustainable events, audience engagement, attendee networking, and sponsored restrooms (...HUH?)

 

Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan spill the tea on what's "hot" and what's "not" in a lighthearted (and slightly unhinged) discussion on which event engagement tactics to keep your eye on this year.

 

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0:00 - Welcome to the podcast!

00:29 - Meet Brooke, Megan, and Meaghan

02:42 - Event trend speculation...let's go!

03:05 - Trend 1: 40+ Minute Sessions

05:52 - Trend 2: Gamifying, networking, and engagement

08:12 - Trend 3: Panel-style Conference Sessions

10:24 - Trend 4: Unique badge delivery methods

13:25 - Trend 5: Hosting virtual events

17:10 - Trend 6: Sponsored restrooms (yes, seriously)!

20:54 - Trend 7: Business vs. smart casual attire

23:03 - Trend 8: Lunchtime networking activities

26:54 - Trend 9: Badge ribbons for networking

30:31 - Trend 10: Pickleball, healthy activities

33:29 - Trend 11: After-hours entertainment

40:19 - Trend 12: Closing Advice for 2025

44:38 - Like, comment, subscribe, and connect with pc/nametag!