How We Partner With You
Global Full-Service Strategic Meetings Solution
As a global full-service meeting solution, we partner with our customers on all aspects of their events to ensure they meet their goals and attendees have an amazing experience.
Event Strategy
Event Logistics
Event Technology
Educational Opportunities
We understand that when people meet face-to-face, it empowers them.
Our signature meetings are based on revenue qualifications and are available to our current customers. As an opportunity to provide education specific to their market segment.
JUL. 21 - 24, 2026
InterContinental Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Bringing together like-minded meeting industry professionals, CD Associates and our industry partners for an educational conference focused on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and other ESG pillars.
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Sept. 1 - 4, 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Anaheim, CA
Bringing together Association Meeting Planners along with their CD Associates and our industry partners for two and a half days of education and networking.
For more info, email JJ Wills:
DEC. 1 - 4, 2026
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Phoenix, AZ
Bringing together Corporate Meeting Planners along with their CD Associates and our industry partners for two days of education and networking.
For more info, email JJ Wills:
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Bringing together Association CEO’s along with their CD Associates and our industry partners for two days of education and networking.
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JANUARY 2027
Location: TBD
Bringing together Meeting Planners who contract short-term programs along with their CD Associates and our industry partners for one and a half days of education and networking focused on placing in-the-year, for-the-year groups.
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IndustryInsights are half-day in-person events that are held to provide our customers with up-to-date statistics and trends, current meeting industry content, and “Hot Topic” discussions, as well as an opportunity to network with ConferenceDirect Associates and Partners.
Upcoming Events
IndustryInsights 2026
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IndustryInsights events.
Presented by Visit Seattle
Maximizing your ROI from Trade Shows
May 27th, 2026
8:30am PST / 11:30am EST
EVENT DETAILS
Speakers:
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Larry Hanson
Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, ConferenceDirect
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Marcos Santiago
Global Director of B2B Trade Shows and Events, Intercontinental Hotels Group, IHG
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Joseph Colangelo
Co-Founder, Bear Analytics
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Made for Me:
Personalization to Transform Modern Event Experiences, Fostering Impact and Attendee Loyalty
July 23rd, 2026
10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
EVENT DETAILS
Speakers:
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Adam Briggs
Senior Vice President, Operations, ConferenceDirect
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Brian Ludwig
Executive Vice President of Sales, Cvent
Today’s attendees expect more than a one‑size‑fits‑all agenda—they want experiences and connections that feel relevant, intuitive, and uniquely theirs. Join the latest edition of ConferenceDirect’s Virtual Industry Insights where we’ll discuss the core principles of event personalization, why it’s reshaping the industry, and how you can bring it to life in your events. You’ll walk away with strategies to personalize content, networking, communications, and onsite journeys using tools available now.
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Accessibility:
What is Happening Now in the Meetings Industry
September 8th, 2026
10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
EVENT DETAILS
Speakers:
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Larry Hanson
Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer, ConferenceDirect
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Rosemarie Rosetta, PhD
CEO & Founder, Rossetti Enterprises LLC, Disability Inclusion & Embracing Change Expert, Accessibility Consultant
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Customer Resources
ConferenceDirect is committed to providing resources that educate and inform our customers about the latest topics and trends in the Meeting and Events Industry.
ConferenceDirect MeetingMentor magazine spotlights best practices and new ideas to help meeting professionals at corporations and associations improve their conferences, exhibitions and events.
The bi-annual print magazine and its monthly digital versions are distributed to over 14,000 meeting professionals.
CD WiRED is ConferenceDirect’s bi-monthly customer digital newsletter. Subscribe to the CD WiRED newsletter to stay current on what is happening with ConferenceDirect.
CD LiVE is ConferenceDirect’s periodic podcast series that focus on relevant topics in the Meeting & Event Industry
Check out the latest episode of CD LiVE below:
Green Meetings Blog
Learn best practices and tips on producing carbon neutral events with Larry Hanson, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer with ConferenceDirect.
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