Spring/Summer 2026
In the spring/summer issue of Illinois Meetings + Events, tap into fresh event-planning innovations, the dynamic nature of Springfield meetings, and casino venues with everything planners need.
Natasha Miller Helps Planners Master Being Seen & Heard
Natasha Miller, author of “Corporate Event Mastery: Strategies and Solutions to Support Corporate Event Professionals in High-Demand Roles” and CEO of San Francisco-based event-planning...
Event Safety 101
Event safety isn’t a checklist—it’s an operational mindset that starts long before doors open and continues after the last attendee leaves. For event planners,...
Bizzy AI Attendee Copilot from Bizzabo Debuts
Delivering a personalized, high-touch experience at scale is challenging for most planners. But for many event leaders, it’s a challenge they want to address....
Michelin Guide to Publish Great Lakes Edition
Michelin Guide will publish the Michelin Guide American Great Lakes edition next year. This multicity guide will cover the cities of Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis,...
Break the Barriers for Attendees With Language-Service Needs
Planners know reach matters, and ensuring all attendees have equal access to content is a critical part of that. Language services, including interpretation (for...
TSA Wait Time Tracker Added to United App
The United Airlines app as of April 1 includes estimated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wait times at the airline’s hub airports using data collected...
PCMA Reveals 2026 Visionary Awards Honorees and Finalists
The Chicago-based Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) unveiled the 2026 Visionary Awards Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Professional Excellence Awards Finalists in mid-March. The Visionary...








