Eventex Awards unveils 2026 events industry trends report

Eventex Awards, the world’s leading awards for events and experience marketing, has released its annual report exploring upcoming trends in the events industry. The Eventex 2026 Events Industry Trends Report provides structured insight from the sector’s most prominent individuals, experts, and influencers about the trends that are on track to shape the events industry next year and beyond. 

The report features contributions from the Eventex Awards 2026 jury panel, which comprises some of the most influential figures in the events industry, including renowned journalists from leading event magazines, heads of associations, representatives of convention bureaus, top influencers, and thought leaders. 

Some of the insights featured in the report cover: 

• New applications of artificial intelligence for both event organizers and attendees. 
• The ins and outs of community-building and its benefits for the industry. 
• The evolution of attendee engagement into connection.

“While artificial intelligence continues to expand the possibilities for events, community-building, meaningful connections, and purpose-driven events and experiences will mark a shift toward deeper, more intentional engagement across every touchpoint,” notes Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards. “Eventex Awards remains committed to celebrating the ideas, people, and experiences that push our industry forward. Together, we will continue to honor the innovation that elevates events while preserving the sense of purpose and community that defines them.”  

The full report is available for download here. 

About Eventex Awards 

Founded in 2009 to celebrate creativity, innovation, and effectiveness in the industry, today Eventex Awards is the most esteemed international awards in the world of events and experiential marketing. Every year, the awards highlight the best agencies, events, tech, suppliers, and venues from the world of events. 

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