Inspiration for organising groundbreaking events https://www.eventplanner.ie/ en copyright 2026, Pink Minds Media editor@eventplanner.net https://cdn.eventplanner.ie/img4/logo-eventplanner.png https://www.eventplanner.ie/ Every event planner knows the scene. A long table at the entrance, hundreds of badges laid out alphabetically, two hostesses digging through the S-row while the queue backs up to the parking lot. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11205_print-badges-at-the-speed-of-a-scan-new-in-our-event-software.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Every event planner knows the scene. A long table at the entrance, hundreds of badges laid out alphabetically, two hostesses digging through the S-row while the queue backs up to the parking lot. ]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11205_print-badges-at-the-speed-of-a-scan-new-in-our-event-software.html 2026-09-20 06:20:21 +0100 Thousands of event companies deserve the award from eventplanner.net. Most never receive it, for one trivial reason. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11202_1-week-left-the-countdown-stops-on-september-30.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Thousands of event companies deserve the award from eventplanner.net. Most never receive it, for one trivial reason.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11202_1-week-left-the-countdown-stops-on-september-30.html 2026-09-19 09:44:16 +0100 4 out of 10 young festival-goers expect to possibly use more drugs than in previous years. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11203_festivals-are-increasingly-about-more-than-music.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS 4 out of 10 young festival-goers expect to possibly use more drugs than in previous years.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11203_festivals-are-increasingly-about-more-than-music.html 2026-09-17 13:46:46 +0100 Every organiser of free events knows the maths: the room is set for 200, catering is paid for 200, and 120 walk in. It feels like bad luck. It isn't. It's one of the most predictable numbers in the industry, and one of the most fixable. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11198_why-half-your-freeevent-registrations-wont-show-up-and-what-actually-fixes-it.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Every organiser of free events knows the maths: the room is set for 200, catering is paid for 200, and 120 walk in. It feels like bad luck. It isn't. It's one of the most predictable numbers in the industry, and one of the most fixable.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11198_why-half-your-freeevent-registrations-wont-show-up-and-what-actually-fixes-it.html 2026-09-06 15:41:47 +0100 Last week you asked us if Seating could handle full event layouts. It couldn't. Now it can: trace your venue to scale, draw the walls, place the bar and the stage, and send one plan to everyone who has to build the room. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11194_draw-your-entire-event-layout-to-scale-in-our-event-software.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Last week you asked us if Seating could handle full event layouts. It couldn't. Now it can: trace your venue to scale, draw the walls, place the bar and the stage, and send one plan to everyone who has to build the room.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11194_draw-your-entire-event-layout-to-scale-in-our-event-software.html 2026-08-30 13:17:32 +0100 Event audiences are like buyers; you must know them well to make an impact. And by 'well', we mean 'extremely well'. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/9022_how-to-build-attendee-personas-for-your-event.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Event audiences are like buyers; you must know them well to make an impact. And by 'well', we mean 'extremely well'.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/9022_how-to-build-attendee-personas-for-your-event.html 2026-08-26 13:24:48 +0100 A project manager at a Dutch stand-building company spent part of his employment quietly running jobs for one of his employer's own clients - an American company whose account he managed. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11192_secretly-building-stands-for-your-employers-client-this-project-manager-now-owes-200000.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS A project manager at a Dutch stand-building company spent part of his employment quietly running jobs for one of his employer's own clients - an American company whose account he managed.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11192_secretly-building-stands-for-your-employers-client-this-project-manager-now-owes-200000.html 2026-08-23 11:38:17 +0100 Somewhere in the last few years the default event stopped being obviously worth a day. Diaries got denser, travel budgets got scrutinised, and the person you most want in the room became the person least able to give you eight hours. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11191_the-90minute-event.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Somewhere in the last few years the default event stopped being obviously worth a day. Diaries got denser, travel budgets got scrutinised, and the person you most want in the room became the person least able to give you eight hours.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11191_the-90minute-event.html 2026-08-23 11:05:16 +0100 The war for talent is fierce in the event industry. Are you looking for a suitable employee? eventplanner.net helps you fill vacancies faster. Post your jobs now! https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/5390_post-your-vacancies-on-eventplannernet.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS The war for talent is fierce in the event industry. Are you looking for a suitable employee? eventplanner.net helps you fill vacancies faster. Post your jobs now!]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/5390_post-your-vacancies-on-eventplannernet.html 2026-08-23 05:00:30 +0100 One visual floor plan that seats your guests, guides your attendees and briefs your door staff. Now launching in beta for eventplanner.PRO users. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11187_design-your-floor-plan-seat-your-guests-seating-comes-to-eventplannernet.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS One visual floor plan that seats your guests, guides your attendees and briefs your door staff. Now launching in beta for eventplanner.PRO users.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11187_design-your-floor-plan-seat-your-guests-seating-comes-to-eventplannernet.html 2026-08-21 11:59:04 +0100 Corporate events live or die on the details. Get the venue, the timing, and the experience right, and you've got a room full of engaged clients, motivated employees, or excited stakeholders. Get it wrong, and even the best budget can't save a flat, forget https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11189_top-5-london-corporate-event-agencies.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Corporate events live or die on the details. Get the venue, the timing, and the experience right, and you've got a room full of engaged clients, motivated employees, or excited stakeholders. Get it wrong, and even the best budget can't save a flat, forget]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11189_top-5-london-corporate-event-agencies.html 2026-08-18 17:10:48 +0100 Manchester and Cheshire have quietly become one of the UK's strongest hubs for event talent. However, choosing the best talent is not always straightforward and depends on your requirements, company size and budget. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11188_top-7-best-corporate-event-agencies-to-choose-from-in-manchester-uk.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Manchester and Cheshire have quietly become one of the UK's strongest hubs for event talent. However, choosing the best talent is not always straightforward and depends on your requirements, company size and budget. ]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11188_top-7-best-corporate-event-agencies-to-choose-from-in-manchester-uk.html 2026-08-18 17:00:49 +0100 Just like running a software business for the health insurance industry is completely different from building a media startup for millennials, planning B2B (business-to-business) events is nothing like organizing B2C (business-to-customer) events. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/9178_how-to-navigate-the-differences-between-b2b-and-b2c-events.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Just like running a software business for the health insurance industry is completely different from building a media startup for millennials, planning B2B (business-to-business) events is nothing like organizing B2C (business-to-customer) events.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/9178_how-to-navigate-the-differences-between-b2b-and-b2c-events.html 2026-08-16 10:16:35 +0100 What changed on 2 August 2026, what it means for your campaign visuals, and the clauses to add to your agency brief. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11186_ai-labelling-rules-have-landed-here-is-where-they-bite-in-event-promotion.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS What changed on 2 August 2026, what it means for your campaign visuals, and the clauses to add to your agency brief.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11186_ai-labelling-rules-have-landed-here-is-where-they-bite-in-event-promotion.html 2026-08-16 08:25:26 +0100 Drawing up a budget is an extensive task where you can easily forget a cost item. With the checklist below, we will help you on your way to making your budgeting as detailed and complete as possible. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/8239_tip-checklist-event-budget.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Drawing up a budget is an extensive task where you can easily forget a cost item. With the checklist below, we will help you on your way to making your budgeting as detailed and complete as possible.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/8239_tip-checklist-event-budget.html 2026-08-15 13:21:18 +0100 eventplanner.net is awarding the best event venues and companies for the 10th time this year. Who will win the coveted award? Vote for your favorite now. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/10005_who-will-be-the-best-event-company-or-venue-of-2026.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS eventplanner.net is awarding the best event venues and companies for the 10th time this year. Who will win the coveted award? Vote for your favorite now.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/10005_who-will-be-the-best-event-company-or-venue-of-2026.html 2026-08-13 08:44:22 +0100 The June 2026 heatwave took out a string of European festivals in a single weekend. Not all were prepared for the heat. Two lessons. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11184_a-heat-plan-for-your-outdoor-event.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS The June 2026 heatwave took out a string of European festivals in a single weekend. Not all were prepared for the heat. Two lessons. ]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11184_a-heat-plan-for-your-outdoor-event.html 2026-08-09 12:10:07 +0100 What makes a business truly successful? Is it the products? Or is it more about the marketing strategy? How do affluent entrepreneurs manage to turn their clients into loyal brand ambassadors? And most importantly, could we, as event professionals, learn https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/8639_how-to-design-an-attendees-journey-from-beginning-to-end.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS What makes a business truly successful? Is it the products? Or is it more about the marketing strategy? How do affluent entrepreneurs manage to turn their clients into loyal brand ambassadors? And most importantly, could we, as event professionals, learn ]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/8639_how-to-design-an-attendees-journey-from-beginning-to-end.html 2026-08-08 17:41:11 +0100 Companies are spending more on business travel than at any point in history. They are not, however, sending many more people anywhere. This has direct consequences for anyone who organises events for a living. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11183_business-travel-spending-hits-a-record-171-trillion-but-almost-nobody-is-travelling-more.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Companies are spending more on business travel than at any point in history. They are not, however, sending many more people anywhere. This has direct consequences for anyone who organises events for a living.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11183_business-travel-spending-hits-a-record-171-trillion-but-almost-nobody-is-travelling-more.html 2026-08-07 11:53:41 +0100 Easyfairs Belgium has completed its acquisition of Xpo Group, acquiring 100% of the company's shares following its public takeover bid. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11182_easyfairs-completes-acquisition-of-xpo-group.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Easyfairs Belgium has completed its acquisition of Xpo Group, acquiring 100% of the company's shares following its public takeover bid. ]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11182_easyfairs-completes-acquisition-of-xpo-group.html 2026-08-04 11:22:03 +0100 French event group GL events has acquired 100 percent of MCO Congrès, a Marseille-based agency that organises scientific and medical congresses. The deal was completed on 28 July and lands in the healthcare vertical of the group's exhibitions division. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11181_gl-events-buys-medical-congress-specialist-mco-congres.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS French event group GL events has acquired 100 percent of MCO Congrès, a Marseille-based agency that organises scientific and medical congresses. The deal was completed on 28 July and lands in the healthcare vertical of the group's exhibitions division.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11181_gl-events-buys-medical-congress-specialist-mco-congres.html 2026-08-02 09:48:14 +0100 The group behind Tomorrowland – WEAREONE.world – has set a new record year in 2025. This is evident from the group's consolidated annual accounts, in which all companies and international activities are combined. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11180_new-record-figures-for-tomorrowland-90000-euros-profit-per-day-300-million-in-revenue-and-21-million-in-dividends.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS The group behind Tomorrowland – WEAREONE.world – has set a new record year in 2025. This is evident from the group's consolidated annual accounts, in which all companies and international activities are combined.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11180_new-record-figures-for-tomorrowland-90000-euros-profit-per-day-300-million-in-revenue-and-21-million-in-dividends.html 2026-08-01 11:12:56 +0100 The Ticketing module in the eventplanner.net event software gets a new feature today: your attendees can add their ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet with a single tap. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11179_new-in-tickets-add-event-tickets-to-apple-wallet-and-google-wallet.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS The Ticketing module in the eventplanner.net event software gets a new feature today: your attendees can add their ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet with a single tap. ]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11179_new-in-tickets-add-event-tickets-to-apple-wallet-and-google-wallet.html 2026-07-30 18:00:23 +0100 Event marketing can be a powerful communication asset for companies and businesses. As event professionals, it’s our responsibility to learn leverage the potential of this type of event and help our clients increase the impact of their brand. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/9049_how-to-identify-qualified-leads-during-your-event.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS Event marketing can be a powerful communication asset for companies and businesses. As event professionals, it’s our responsibility to learn leverage the potential of this type of event and help our clients increase the impact of their brand.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/9049_how-to-identify-qualified-leads-during-your-event.html 2026-07-25 22:14:47 +0100 New industry data suggests materials, not travel, are the part of your footprint you can actually do something about. https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11178_carpet-is-the-biggest-emitter-in-your-event-build-and-78-of-it-is-used-just-once.html?utm_source=eventplanner&utm_medium=RSS New industry data suggests materials, not travel, are the part of your footprint you can actually do something about.]]> redactie@eventplanner.be https://www.eventplanner.ie/news/11178_carpet-is-the-biggest-emitter-in-your-event-build-and-78-of-it-is-used-just-once.html 2026-07-25 16:06:44 +0100