For decades, the meetings and events industry has been powered by women, and they’ve worked humbly in the shadows for generations. Take a look at women’s efforts to propel the industry forward as they continue to work toward an equitable future for the generations to come.

Everything is possible with a sprinkle of pixie dust and some Disney magic. Jonathan Alder, CEO of Jonathan’s Travels and self-proclaimed Disney expert, has enough of both to make the Disney world go around for meetings and events groups of all sizes. 

Cuisine legend Wolfgang Puck has transformed the American palate and brought chefs from back in the kitchen to the front of the house. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson interviewed this icon about the 25th anniversary of Wolfgang Puck Catering, F&B trends and his legacy.

Veteran meetings and events industry leader Kevin Iwamoto announced his retirement from meetings tech company Bizly in late March. Meetings Today checked in with him to get his perspectives on his career in the meetings industry and where he thinks it is headed in the future.

Through workshops, trainings, cultural resource guides and Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life, a book he co-authored with journalist Annie Daly, Daines turned his former uncertainty with his own culture into an educational hospitality experience for his staff and beyond.

Megan Henshall talks her passion for designing inclusive events and her thoughts about attracting the next generation of event professionals.

Meetings Today got a chance to catch up with Rich Luna, senior director, content marketing for ALHI, to ask him about his experience in the program and what he believes it contributes to the associations world.

Collective Retreats’ Jesse Rodriguez creates mocktail recipes for guests as non-alcoholic beverages rise in popularity.