As the event planning industry continues to evolve, 2025 promises a lineup of exciting conferences that will inspire and educate professionals across the country. From the prestigious PCMA Convening Leaders in Miami to the dynamic IMEX America in Las Vegas, these events are designed to provide invaluable networking opportunities, cutting-edge insights, and innovative event planning tips and ideas. Whether you're a seasoned planner or just starting in the industry, attending these conferences will equip you with the knowledge to elevate your event planning skills and adapt to the ever-changing landscape.

Explore the full list of top conferences set to take place between January and June 2025, including the MPI World Education Congress and the Connect Spring Marketplace, to ensure you don't miss out on these essential learning experiences

Dates: January 12-15, 2025 | Location: Houston, TX

Discover why thousands of business events professionals and community leaders from around the world come to Convening Leaders every year to explore, through leading-edge education, research, and networking, how business events generate economic and social legacies for businesses and communities.

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Dates: January 31 - February 2, 2025 | Location: Louisville, KY

ESPA is the only association dedicated to advancing the professional development of event service professionals thereby building the bottom lines of the hotels, venues and CVBs they work for. We recognize and understand the day-to-day challenges Services professionals face; our programming is geared to help you achieve success, find solutions, and grow in your career.

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Dates: February 25-27, 2025 | Location: Las Vegas, NV

 MPI is committed to bringing you new innovations and new ways of connecting at our events. Through experimentation with meeting design, networking formats and technology, we push the rules of engagement and best practices that will make you successful.

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Dates: February 24-27, 2025 | Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nothing goes together like food and events. Event planners and caterers need each other. Catersource + The Special Event brings the entire event industry under one roof for an unparalleled immersive experience. Attendees have the opportunity to connect and have conversations with everyone within the events & catering ecosystem to help move the industry forward.

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Dates: February 26-27, 2025 | Location: London

Gathering for 2 days annually, International Confex boasts a floorplan packed with 200+ suppliers, venues, tech platforms and more alongside 7 booming content theatres. Allowing you to find every resource you could need in one place to gain a new perspective on where the industry is heading. 

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Dates: March 7-15, 2025 | Location: Austin, TX

Featuring a variety of tracks that focus on the most important breakthroughs in technology, film, culture, and music, SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

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Dates: March 31 - April 3, 2025 | Location: Austin, TX

The SISO CEO Summit continues to be 'THE' networking and information-sharing event of the year for the global show organizers, both large and small. 

If you have been before you already know that there is no other event during the year that brings together the caliber and range of C-Level executives from our industry.

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Dates: April 22-24, 2025 | Location: Las Vegas, NV

This spring, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas will become the epicenter of the event industry as thousands of trailblazers, thought leaders, and decision-makers convene for three uninterrupted days of networking, professional development, idea sharing, and one-on-one business meetings.

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Dates: April 30 - May 1, 2025 | Location: Las Vegas, NV

Event Tech Live is the No. 1 globally recognised event bringing event professionals, thought leaders, leading event tech companies and startups together.

Event Professionals access the latest industry education from industry thought leaders across multiple stages and formats.

Event Tech Live features a hosted buyer programme and an exhibition featuring the latest in event technology, software, and innovations from around the world. 

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Dates: May 6-9, 2025 | Location: Braselton, Georgia

GMITE is the MICE industry’s leading event, offering an unparalleled networking opportunity with the pre-qualified meeting planners and incentive buyers you choose to meet with. GMITE offers suppliers up to 24 one-to-one appointments, multiple receptions, meals, activities, and education, all in the name of networking and relationship building with the industry’s premier buyers.

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Dates: May 14-16, 2025 | Location: Las Vegas, NV

EMS is designed to prepare corporate event and trade show marketers for what’s next. Hear from brand-side event executives leading the ultimate three-day conversation. Commiserate with your peers and meet new partners inside our Hall of Ideas. Address your challenges and find the solutions you need to lead and thrive in the next era of experiential marketing. If experiential marketers are talking about it, we’re talking about it.

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Dates: June 18 - 20, 2025 | Location: St. Louis, MO

MPI delivered its signature event, WEC Louisville, bringing together nearly 2,000 event professionals at the Kentucky International Convention Center for three extraordinary days of education, networking, and inspiration. Our mission? To serve up the best for the best. With an experience that was personally crafted for each attendee.

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As you plan your 2025 conference schedule, be sure to consider these top-tier events that offer unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and grow within the event planning industry. If you're still searching for a Fall 2024 conference, refer to this article for more options: Best Event Planning Conferences: Summer/Fall 2024. Stay ahead of industry trends and keep your skills sharp by attending the conferences that best suit your professional goals!