How Event Pros Are Building Smarter Plans For 2027

Annual planning season is here. But when priorities shift, budgets are tight, and expectations keep growing, building a plan you can deliver on is easier said than done.

For many event professionals, the biggest question isn’t simply “What are we doing next year?”

It’s: How do we build a realistic plan when so much is still uncertain?

At the November EPN Meetup, we’re bringing together experienced event leaders for an honest, practical conversation about how they’re approaching annual planning for 2027 – what they’re prioritizing, how they’re making decisions, and what they’re doing now to set their teams up for a stronger year.

 

Event Details

📅 Thursday, November 5th  

⏰ 10 - 10:45 AM PT / 1 - 1:45 PM ET

📍 Virtual

 

 

What We’ll Cover

• Using historical data to make smarter decisions for 2027

• Involving key stakeholders and building alignment around the plan

• Building in flexibility without losing direction or momentum

• Executing more efficiently in 2027

• Connecting your event plan to larger marketing and company goals

• Asking the right questions about budget, ROI, AI, and more

You’ll leave with clearer direction, fresh perspectives, and better questions to bring to your team’s annual planning conversations.

 

Who Should Attend?

This conversation is for event professionals who are:

• Building or contributing to their organization’s 2027 event plan

• Making decisions about priorities, budgets, and resources

• Balancing long-term strategy with changing business needs

• Looking for proven ideas and best practices to strengthen their annual planning process

Whether your plan is already underway or you’re still staring at a blank page, you’re welcome in the conversation.