THE ART and PRACTICE OF EVENT MANAGEMENT: A practical guide to planning, managing growing successful events

Events are no longer just about logistics. They are about creating experiences that people remember long after the last guest has left. In a rapidly changing industry shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainability, hybrid formats, and rising participant expectations, event professionals must evolve. Success now depends not only on flawless organization, but on the ability to design meaningful, personalized, and emotionally resonant experiences. Current Trends in Event Management: Designing the Future of Experiences explores the major forces transforming the global event industry. Drawing on current research, real-world examples, and practical frameworks, this book helps readers understand: - How participant expectations have fundamentally changed- The rise of hyper-personalization and immersive design- The strategic role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies- How to lead with sustainability and genuine inclusion- The new skills required to thrive in a competitive professionWritten for students, educators, and practicing professionals, this book combines academic insight with practical tools. It does not offer rigid formulas. Instead, it provides the critical thinking, frameworks, and forward-looking perspective needed to design experiences that truly matter. Because technology will continue to evolve. But people will always remember how an experience made them feel. "This book builds on the practical foundations explored in The Art and Practice of Event Management..."