Meetings & Events 2026 trends report

FCM Meetings & Events Trends

Each year, the voices of hundreds of meetings and event professionals from around the world are brought together to understand what’s changing, what’s sticking, and what’s working. The result is the annual FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report. Providing a consistent global meetings and events outlook.

The annual report explores how expectations, budgets, technology, safety, sustainability, and experience design are changing, giving businesses a practical view of how to adapt and plan.
 

FCM Meetings & Events 2026 Trends Report

The 2026 report reflects a market that is still investing, but with far more caution and intent. While uncertainty sits in the back of everyone’s minds, businesses are sharpening their focus on safety, value, experience, and strategic impact.

Powered by FCM Consulting and developed in partnership with Hubli, the FCM Meetings & Events 2026 Trends Report brings together the voices of more than 500 meetings and event professionals across industries and regions worldwide. 

What’s inside the report: 

  • Global meetings and events trends 
  • Safety, security, and planning for disruption 
  • Creating experiences where people feel seen
  • Location, sustainability, budgets, and practical trade-offs 
  • Moving from tactical delivery to strategic thinking 
  • The role of technology, including where AI fits 
  • Regional insights from around the world 
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Previous Meeting & Events travel trend reports 

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Meetings and events trends in 2025

In 2025, navigating evolving expectations, lifting return on investment, and designing more impactful experiences were top of mind.

56% of respondents confirmed that meetings and events were primarily about people engagement, whether for employees, clients, or both. The report explored how organisations balanced experience, cost, and control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report? 

    The FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report is an annual insights report based on feedback from 100’s of corporate meetings and event professionals globally. The report looks at what’s shaping programs right now, what’s changed over the past year, and what planners should focus on heading into the year.

  • What topics does the FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report cover?

    The latest FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report covers global and regional trends, safety and security, disruption planning, budget pressures, experience design, inclusion, sustainability, technology adoption, strategic program planning, and more.

  • Who is the FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report for?

    The FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report is designed for anyone involved in planning, managing, or influencing meetings and events. That includes event managers, marketing, procurement, human resources, internal communications, and senior leaders responsible for budgets, risk, and experience outcomes.

  • How is the information gathered? 

    Data for the FCM Meetings & Events Trends Report is drawn directly from event professionals across <no> regions and various industries, combined with FCM Consulting expertise and event technology insights from Hubli. 

About FCM Meetings & Events 

With the best talent in the event industry, FCM Meetings & Events covers everything from event planning, production, logistics, creative services, group travel, and meetings coordination. As part of FCM Travel, we combine global scale with local expertise, supported by specialist teams and technology to bring you something truly memorable.