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How Shopify Shook Up the Traditional Conference Playbook
From hackathons to hidden speakeasies, Shopify’s annual conference drew inspiration from the real spaces where entrepreneurial dreams take shape.
'Guided by Shopify’s clear vision of making commerce better for everyone, the summit celebrated the merchant’s journey while staying true to the brand’s builder mentality,' said Sara Vinten, creative director at agency Mint. To drive that idea home, the main stage featured a design inspired by commerce elements, including hidden crate entrances and working garage doors.
Meetings
How RenderATL Is Redefining the Concept of Tech Conferences
The three-day event featured a playful carnival theme along with a programming lineup of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities.
As the flagship event of Atlanta Tech Week, RenderATL 2025 brought together thousands of engineers, designers, entrepreneurs, and executives.
Trends
What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: MPI WEC Heads to St. Louis, New Trends Report Shows Corporate Events on the Rise, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.
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C2 Montreal 2025: How the Business Conference Puts Creativity in 'Motion'
The event—known for its out-of-the-box experiences—returned to the Grand Quay with the theme "Motion: The Art of Taking Action."
In collaboration with La Tablée des Chefs, the Nourish Lab offered an immersive culinary experience that shined a light on the challenges of food security. Participants were invited to engage their senses—taste, smell, and touch—through cooking and conversation.
Strategy
How U.S. Event Planners Can Navigate Global Attendance Challenges
Between visa delays, travel bans, and heightened scrutiny at airports, U.S.-based event professionals are rethinking how their events can attract, support, and retain international attendees.
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Meetings
See How Fast Company Combined a Business Summit with a Black-Tie Gala
The third annual event honored the brands featured on the publication's 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025 list.
Last year's summit and gala was hosted at the Javits North Pavilion, and “sold out quickly, forming a waitlist to attend,” Mooney explained. “We needed a larger space to match the demand, which is why we decided to move to the River Pavilion at Javits.'
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Connect Spring Marketplace 2026 Is Headed to Louisville
The premier event for meetings, sports, and travel professionals will continue a successful partnership with Kentucky's largest city.
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How The Wall Street Journal Designed Its Future of Everything Event Around a B2B Crowd
The annual conference featured thought-provoking conversations and high-tech, hands-on demonstrations.
Co-founder and chief brand officer of children’s nutrition company Once Upon a Farm Jennifer Garner and co-founder and CEO of Once Upon A Farm John Foraker joined editor of live journalism and special content for The Wall Street Journal, Kim Last, on stage to share the actionable strategies brands can take to improve children's nutrition.
Strategy
How to Keep Sponsors Happy—Without Sacrificing an Event's Integrity
Sponsorships can make or break an event's budget, but satisfying sponsors without losing authenticity can be a delicate balancing act.
At Create & Cultivate's Los Angeles conference in 2020, all sponsors were offered design recommendations, including floral and greenery options, as well as mood board inspiration. This allowed their activations to match the event's Instagram-friendly aesthetic and theme while still ensuring their messaging was front and center. Main stage sponsor Mastercard, for example, subtly integrated its signature logo in the floral display. This allowed it to appear in every photo captured—without taking away from the stage's gorgeous floral designs. See more: Why Did All the Activations at the Create & Cultivate Conference Look Alike?
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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: Freeman's New Trends Report, C2 Montréal, and New Resources for Planners
BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.
C2 Montréal will be held at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal for the second year in a row. In 2024, the new venue helped the event move away from the conventional office environment and instead provided an inspiring backdrop. Read last year's coverage here.
Meetings
What You Might Have Missed From the 2025 Upfront Season
Networks and streaming services pitched ad audiences with the help of unique stage designs and surprise appearances.
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How Canva Used Creativity and Community to Reimagine the Typical Tech Conference
With 4,500 attendees, interactive installations, and a showstopping musical finale made from user feedback, Canva Create 2025 brought the brand’s whimsical personality to life.
Canva's whimsical, festival-style conference featured areas like the Uncharted Studio (pictured), which gave attendees a look at newly launched products—and also encouraged them to share feedback both in writing and via retro phone booths.
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