Ask any event planner, and they’ll likely tell you that the industry is changing quickly. While this is what makes it so exciting to be in the field of events and meetings, it’s also a challenge. How do planners push themselves to adapt to changes in the events sphere? Also, how do event planners ensure best practices, tried and true strategies and key skills don’t get lost with so much focus being placed on the latest trends and technological advancements?



Life-long learning is an essential part of being a success. The prosperous Warren Buffett dedicates about five hours of his presumably hectic and busy days reading. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg keeps a steady pace of a book every two weeks, and Bill Gates works his way through about 50 books every year. In fact, many forward-thinkers, including Oprah, have been known to set aside a certain number of hours every week to lifelong learning, so why aren’t you?


Finding the time to devote several hours to your own professional and personal development each week may seem challenging. However, can you afford to not be?

Lifelong Learning for Event & Meeting Planners