Posted on January 8, 2025
As an event professional, you know the value of being in the right room with the right people to discover the latest industry trends, explore innovative tools, or build meaningful connections. The events you attend can set the tone for your entire year.
That’s where the 2025 event calendar comes in—it’s your trusted guide to the conferences, trade shows, and networking opportunities that truly matter. A carefully curated selection to help you plan ahead, stay inspired, and keep growing.
Ready to map out an unforgettable year? Let’s get started.
January
Dates: January 12-15, 2025
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Description: A major conference for meeting and event professionals featuring immersive sessions and networking opportunities.
Dates: January 15, 2025
Location: Durango, CO, USA
Description: Focused on event planning strategies and networking
Dates: January 27-29, 2025
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Description: Connect North is the ultimate event for event professionals from the Midwest, Chicago, New England, the greater Northern U.S., and Canada.
Dates: January 27-30, 2025
Location: CST, USA
Dates: January 27, 2025
Location: Waltham, MA
Description: A networking event aimed at preparing businesses for the upcoming year.
Dates: January 26-28, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC
Description: Focuses on guest experience in venues with workshops and networking.
February
Dates: January 31 – February 2, 2025
Location: Louisville, KY
Description: Dedicated to advancing the professional development of event service professionals.
Dates: February 10-12
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Description: The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event – AIME – is Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business events exhibition and learning platform.
Dates: February 19-21
Location: New York City, NY
Description: The official meeting place for event professionals in NYC.
Dates: February 24-27, 2025
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Description: An immersive experience for event planners and caterers to network and learn.
Dates: February 22-25, 2025
Location: Istanbul, Turkiye
Description: A global idea incubator for event professionals.
Dates: February 26-27, 2025
Location: London, England
Description: Features over 200 suppliers and venues along with educational content.
March
Dates: March 7-15, 2025
Location: Austin, TX
Description: A convergence of tech, film, culture, and music with numerous networking opportunities.
Dates: March 16-20, 2025
Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
Description: EXHIBITOR features collaborative discussion and valuable interaction with expert instructors and your industry peers.
Dates: March 17-20, 2025
Location: The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas
Description: Adobe Summit features over 200+ sessions, hands-on labs, pre-conference training, and networking activities. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about the latest digital trends, connect with peers and experts worldwide, and explore the inspiring future of customer experience.
Dates: March 29 – April 1, 2025
Location: Denver, CO, USA
Description: NPC25 is the premier event for planning professionals looking to explore, learn, and connect.
April
Dates: April 14-16, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Description: Designed for corporate event marketers to share insights and strategies.
Dates: April 22-24, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Description: A major networking event for industry leaders and decision-makers.
Dates: April 30 – May 1, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Description: Focuses on the latest in event technology with numerous exhibitors.
May
Dates: May 6-9, 2025
Location: Braselton, GA
Description: Networking opportunities with pre-qualified meeting planners and incentive buyers.
Dates: May 20-22, 2025
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Description: Europe’s largest trade show for the events industry with thousands of attendees.
Date: May 28, 2025
Location: Washington DC, USA
Description: Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) is an information-sharing and networking event for leaders at associations and independent organizers.
June
Dates: June 9-12, 2025
Location: San Antonio, TX & Virtual
Description: Cvent CONNECT is the go-to annual event for event professionals, marketers, and hospitality experts.
Dates: June 25-26, 2025
Location: London, England
Description: The Meetings Show is where ideas thrive, and global connections flourish, all designed to offer exceptional value for time for busy event professionals
July
Dates: July 27-29, 2025
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Description:
August
Dates: August 12-13, 2025
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description: A premier tradeshow for meeting and event professionals with educational sessions.
Dates: August 25-27, 2025
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Description: A large gathering of industry professionals for networking and idea sharing.
October
Dates: October 7-9, 2025
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Description: The largest trade show for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry.
Dates: October 13-16, 2025
Location: Columbus, OH, USA
Description: Aimed at sports event professionals to explore new opportunities in hosting and managing events.
Dates: October 14-16, 2025
Location: New York City, NY, USA
Description: A premier event that features 150+ exhibitors showcasing the latest venues, technologies, and services
Dates: October 15-17, 2025
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Description: A flagship event by PCMA for 600+ business event leaders from over 40 countries to connect and share knowledge.
November
Dates: November 12-13, 2025
Location: London, UK
Description: A globally recognized event bringing event professionals, thought leaders, leading event tech companies, and startups together twice a year.
Dates: November 18-20, 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Description: IBTM World is the leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) industry, taking place annually in Barcelona to inspire the events industry to deliver exceptional experiences for their customers, hosting 2500+ exhibitors and 12,000+ event professionals.
December
Dates: December 9-11, 2025
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Description: The show for shows is where event professionals meet to discuss innovations, tech and advancements in the events industry.
Events are an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your career. The 2025 event calendar is your key to staying ahead of industry trends and building the relationships that matter most. These events, with inspiring keynotes & hands-on workshops, offers something unique to help you succeed.
To make your planning even easier, download the complete 2025 event calendar and never miss a chance to grow and connect. And don’t forget—InEvent will be at Connect North 2025, taking place January 27-29, 2025, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, MO. It’s the official meeting place for event professionals in the North, and we’d love to see you there!
Stop by to experience how InEvent can transform your event planning with cutting-edge tools and personalized solutions.
Let’s kick off 2025 together in style—see you in Kansas City!
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