Venue sourcing trends: What’s really driving event decisions in 2026
Trends and research

Venue sourcing trends: What’s really driving event decisions in 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
11:45 AM - 12:10 PM | Europe/Berlin

Education session

Hall 9 | Research Pod, Inspiration Hub, Stand 9007
English
About

What’s driving venue decisions in 2026? Based on Cvent’s global sourcing report, learn how rising costs, attendee engagement priorities and AI adoption shape strategies. Discover what planners expect from venues and partners—and how to respond to deliver better value and outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

Benchmark your 2026 meeting volume and success metrics

Identify ways to use sourcing technology and AI effectively

Translate planner expectations into actionable sourcing strategies

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5

* CSEP Approved

Speakers

Kris Schmidt-Justice

Director, Customer SuccessCvent