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Green Light for Industry Shake-Up: European Commission Approves PRG Acquisition by FS KKR and Ares
The European Commission has officially approved the acquisition of Production Resource Group (PRG), a global player in event technology and production services, by investment firms FS KKR Capital Corp. and Ares Capital Management.
From a glorified scout party to part of a multinational: the Pukkelpop journey in six steps
Pukkelpop started as a glorified scout party, but 40 years later, the festival has become a new jewel in the crown of entertainment multinational Live Nation. Its history has been inventive, both in programming and corporate structure.
Best Event Planning Tools & Software: Your Ultimate Guide
Equip yourself with the finest event management software of 2026 to streamline every aspect of your events, from initiation to execution. Navigating the complexities of event management is demanding, requiring precise coordination and detail management.
Royal Jaarbeurs unburdens customers with new event platform
Royal Jaarbeurs is joining forces with international event management platform Visit by GES.
How to Make Your Team Adopt Event Technology
It's not always easy to change habits and adjust to new work dynamics. When people know what works best and have a routine, it can be challenging for them to adopt new tools that will improve the outcomes of their work.
How to Plan Your First Executive Breakfast
One of the reasons why people attend events is to network while discussing the latest industry happenings. This is particularly true for C-suite executives, whose work is based on heavy decision-making derived from the latest insights and interactions.
TIP! - Checklist for Event Venues
The location will determine to a large extent the atmosphere, attractiveness and appeal of your event. This check-list is a useful tool to make sure that your dream venue really is suitable to host your dream event.
Post your vacancies on eventplanner.net!
The war for talent is fierce in the event industry. Are you looking for a suitable employee? eventplanner.net helps you fill vacancies faster.
12 Breakout Session Ideas That Will Energise Your Next Event
Breakout sessions are no longer just filler between keynotes. They're where real engagement happens, where participants connect, learn, and create.
Stop Winging It: Master Your Event Budget With Smart Software (Not Just a Spreadsheet)
Let's be honest - Excel sheets weren't designed to handle the chaos of event planning. Yet, many organisers still rely on clunky templates and disconnected files to manage their event budgets. That approach might survive a small internal meeting, but if you're planning a festival, corporate conference, wedding or incentive trip, it's a disaster waiting to happen.
AREA 42 presents 'Dispersion'
Have you ever attended a conference at AREA 42? Located in the heart of Brussels, just steps away from the Botanical Garden, AREA 42 is a unique B2B event venue housed in the prestigious former RTT building, designed by architect Michel Polak.
7 European associations in media and event technology launch ETIA
On September 8, during the PLASA Show in London, the European associations AFIAL, APESA, AVITA, Event Confederation, PLASA, PSA, and VPLT announced their intention to join forces internationally.
How to Run a Good Event Debrief
The fresh post-event insights your team gathers are just as important as your attendees’ feedback. But how do you access this valuable information? What should you do to encourage your event team to share their...
Bestselling event book now available in English - order now!
Great news for international event professionals! Kevin Van der Straeten's successful book, EVENTPLANNER, is now finally available in a printed English version.
From Trello to Tailored Tools: Why Event Planners Need Specialised Software
If you've ever used Trello, Asana, ClickUp or monday.com to plan an event, you're not alone. These popular project management platforms have become go-to tools for teams ...
Back to (event) school: EVENTPLANNER 4 helps a new generation of event professionals
September traditionally marks the start of a new academic year. For many event students ...
Who will be the Best Event Company or Venue of 2025?
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 favourite now.
How to Simplify the Work of Your Planning Team
We all know events are hard to plan. But what if this “by-default” thinking is mistaken? And what if we could move from the complexity of planning logistics to a more simplified way of managing events? Is this even possible?
How to Create an Event Call Sheet (Run-of-Show Schedule)
Planning an event is a complex operation with many moving parts. One of the most powerful tools professional event planners use to keep everything on track is a Call Sheet, also known as a Run-of-Show Schedule.
From ashes to euphoria in 36 hours: "We did the impossible"
"It was a complete mess, but we did it." With just 36 hours left on the clock, the Tomorrowland team built a completely new main stage after the original went up in flames.
