On Trend - What's In Store for 2024?

The meetings and events industry is constantly evolving and adapting to the changing needs and preferences of its clients and attendees. In 2024, some of the trends that will shape the industry include:

Hybrid Events

With the ongoing challenges and uncertainties of the pandemic, hybrid events that combine in-person and virtual elements will continue to be popular and effective. Hybrid events offer the best of both worlds: they allow for greater reach, accessibility, and flexibility, while also providing opportunities for networking, engagement, and interaction. Hybrid events also enable organizers to leverage data and analytics to measure the impact and ROI of their events.

Sustainability

As environmental awareness and social responsibility sprout, sustainability will become a key factor in planning and executing events. Event organizers will seek to minimize their environmental footprint by reducing waste, energy consumption, and emissions, as well as incorporating green practices such as recycling, composting, and sourcing local and organic products. Sustainability will also extend to the social and economic aspects of events, such as supporting local communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring accessibility and affordability for all attendees.

Personalization

In an era of information overload and digital fatigue, personalization will be essential to create memorable and meaningful experiences for event attendees. Personalization will involve tailoring the content, format, and delivery of events to suit the preferences, interests, and goals of each individual. This will require using data and technology to segment audiences, customize agendas, and provide personalized recommendations and feedback. Personalization will also involve creating opportunities for attendees to co-create and co-curate their own event experiences.

Peach Fuzz

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2024 is Peach Fuzz, a warm and inviting shade of orange that evokes optimism, comfort, and joy. Peach Fuzz is a versatile color that can be used to create a range of moods and atmospheres for events, from cozy and casual to vibrant and energetic. Peach Fuzz can also be paired with other colors to create different effects, such as with blues and greens for a fresh and natural look, or with purples and pinks for a playful and whimsical look. Peach Fuzz is a color that reflects the spirit of the times: a hopeful and positive outlook for the future. Watch for this inviting warm shade in event linens, décor and more this year!

Casey Romano, Publisher | meetingpages | casey@meetingpages.com

Creator of digital platform meetingpages complete event planning directory and resource delivering leads and national, regional and local exposure for event venues, suppliers and destinations in MN, WI, IA & CO markets. In her free time, this 19 year industry veteran enjoys dance, group fitness, and training her young golden retriever dog in competition obedience and confirmation.