Among the top issues facing meetings planners, according to the IACC (International Association of Convention Centers), is ethical operations and sustainable practices. Key findings from the fourth annual survey, include:

  • Ethical operations and sustainable practices are a top priority for meeting planning in the coming years.
  • Cyber security is a concern for planners and part of their evaluation when considering new technologies.
  • Experience creation is important and still growing. Venues are being evaluated more on their contribution to the experience creation.
  • The belief that more can be done by venues when it comes to ensuring serving staff are briefed on ingredients and potential allergens.
  • Flexible meeting spaces further grow in popularity.

The 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report brings together insights from over 250 meeting planners and industry experts across five continents, as well as suppliers including global meeting space designers, architects, technology companies, furniture manufacturers and nutrition experts.

Read the full report.