The events industry is operating at high levels, but prices remain high due to labor and supply chain challenges. As groups seek cost savings, traditional off-peak seasons may become less beneficial, necessitating innovative strategies for successful event management.

From facilitating introductions to providing opportunities for conversation and exchange, this article will provide the tools you need to create a networking-friendly event that will help participants grow professionally and establish lasting connections in the industry.

In April 2022, members of the Impact team partnered with the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association to put on their first annual Professional Women’s Conference. As a client of Impact’s for multiple years, the WFDA trusted our team to assist with the event from concept to clean up.

Destinations and venues are opening their doors! Which means, associations are once again bringing their members together for in-person and hybrid events. However, we certainly wouldn’t call it a “return to normal.” Pandemic-era restrictions and safety precautions still hold true and require an additional degree of planning and care to ensure attendee safety.