Experts Have a Bullish Outlook for 2025 Corporate Meetings

As we look towards 2025, the corporate meetings landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by a blend of optimism and creative adaptability following recent challenges. With a wave of positive insights from the Global Business Travel Association’s recent poll, there’s a growing confidence in the future of business travel and in-person meetings, reflecting a clear shift towards recommitting to face-to-face interactions.

BCD Meetings & Events, represented by Charlene Rabideau, SVP and North America managing director, embraces this transformation by highlighting the exciting potential of AI in enhancing the planning and execution of corporate meetings. Key insights from Rabideau include:

• Personalized Agendas: AI can tailor agendas to individual participant preferences, enriching the relevance of discussions.
• Efficient Venue Sourcing: Leveraging AI helps identify suitable venues based on attendee needs, ultimately managing costs more effectively.
• Enhanced Engagement: AI facilitates interactive meeting features, fostering higher participant engagement and gathering valuable feedback.

In light of rising costs and budget constraints, Rabideau advises planners to innovate in their approaches, suggesting shorter meeting durations, local venues, and optimized meal planning to maximize value without compromising quality.

With personalization remaining a critical trend and the return-to-office policies reshaping team dynamics, BCD Meetings & Events is committed to delivering highly tailored, impactful experiences that resonate with attendees’ needs and preferences.

For more insights into the evolving landscape of corporate meetings and how BCD Meetings & Events can support your strategic goals, visit our meetings management page.

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