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The FICP Annual Conference is a sandbox of creativity and experiential learning for your meetings and events. Were you wowed by the sustainability and neurodiversity commitments or perhaps an activation at an evening event caught your eye? Don’t leave that inspiration behind! If you’re joining us in Denver, we invite you to elevate your experience and participate in this post-conference reflection. Come prepared to exchange your “wow” moments, discuss what you hope to repurpose at your own events and hear what resonated with your peers. For those we’ll miss in Denver, this is your opportunity to leverage your peer network, so you don’t miss out on inspiration for your own events and professional development. Come prepared to listen and ask questions. Pending the survey results and anecdotal feedback, FICP will invite key partners to participate in this FICP Chats so you can ask follow-up questions and consider how you can elevate your next event. This program is sponsored by Royal Caribbean Group.

Join fellow FICP meetings professionals and hospitality partners to discuss budgeting best practices and 2025 expectations. Whether you're aiming to optimize event spend or benchmark against industry standards, this discussion is tailored to provide actionable insights to shape the success of your future programs. Participants will also delve into the latest data from FICP’s Summer Pulse Survey, released in August, which is focused on budgeting and 2025 projections for meetings and events.

Discussion topics include:

• Discussion and analysis of key findings from the FICP Summer Pulse Survey, focusing on trends, benchmarks and actionable insights for planning 2025 meetings and events.
• Strategies and tactics to effectively manage and optimize event budgets without compromising quality and attendee experience.
• How to benchmark your organization’s event budgets against industry norms and best practices to ensure competitiveness and efficiency.