2025 Annual Report
The State of Global Events
& MICE Industry 2025
Insights from 1,200+ event professionals across 48 countries.
Discover the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping
the future of meetings and live experiences.
2025 Report
State of Global Events & MICE
64 pages · PDF
78%
Budget increase expected
2.4×
ROI from hybrid formats
64%
AI adoption in events
What's inside
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Global budget trends and forecast for 2025–2026
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How AI is transforming event planning, attendee experience and ROI measurement
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Hybrid vs. in-person: the data behind the debate
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Sustainability benchmarks: what leading organisations are doing differently
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Regional deep-dives: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific
Trusted by professionals from
Marriott
MCI Group
BCD M&E
Accor
Cvent
What professionals are saying
Trusted by event leaders worldwide
The report synthesises primary research from planners, venues, DMCs and
technology providers — giving you a 360° view of where the industry stands
and where it's heading next.
"The most comprehensive dataset on MICE trends I've seen in years. Required reading for our planning team."
Sarah Lindqvist
Head of Events, Global FinServ Group
"The hybrid ROI data finally gave us the evidence we needed to shift our budget allocation. Invaluable."
Marco Ferretti
Director of Sales, EMEA — Leading Hotel Group
"Clear, beautifully presented and genuinely useful. Shared it with our entire commercial team on day one."
Aisha Okonkwo
VP Experience Design, Major DMC