The events industry is constantly evolving—and 2023 was no exception! This year challenged both speakers and event organizers to recognize and stay on top of trends shaping the event landscape.
From must-do industry conferences, to the value of micro events, we highlight our 10 most popular blog posts from 2023 to enhance your upcoming event plans as we approach the year ahead.
#1: Top Wellness Events in 2023 & 2024
We highlight 10 wellness events from this year and early 2024 that dig deep on the future of health, health tech, and wellness. Join industry experts and thought leaders to explore what’s next in health.
#2: How to Choose the Best Speaking Format for You
Once you commit to speaking on stage, how well do you know which format fits best with your topic? Which session would best highlight your messaging? Tune in for tips on how to choose the right speaking format and make sure you put yourself in the best light!
#3: Top AI Events in 2023 & 2024
From breakthrough research to industry insights, we share AI conferences that offer a wealth of opportunities to learn, network, and stay ahead. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting out, discover the top events you won't want to miss.
#4: Top Marketing Events in 2023 & 2024
With speakers spanning all marketing niches, unique networking opportunities, specialized agendas, and more, these events host great opportunities to see what’s on the horizon for marketing professionals and the entire industry in the months and years ahead.
#5: Top LGBTQ+ in Tech Events
With leading LGBTQ+ speakers and allies, these events are a powerful way to elevate the stories of this community and explore the challenges and opportunities they face in the tech industry.
#6: Celebrating 8 Years of cred: Then vs Now
This year, cred celebrated being 8 years in business. From starting as a team of 6, to growing into a company working with more than 25k events, we’ve come a long way since starting in 2015. Hear from our CEO and Founder Caitlin Bartley the lessons learned when growing the company.
#7: Green & Red Flags: Event Team Q&A
As Part 1 in a two-part feature between our speaking and event management teams, we dive into the minds of event organizers to discuss the keys to selecting speakers for an event. They share answers to the hard hitting questions about how they decide which speakers to work with, best practices for content and preparation, and more.
#8: The Art of the Micro Event
Micro events are becoming more and more popular in the events industry, and for good reason. We break down the art of a micro event and provide tips on how to plan and execute them successfully.
#9: SXSW 2024 Panel Picker
This year, cred managed and supported 19 proposals for SXSW 2024—covering timely topics such as AI, brand activations, the creator economy, hybrid work, and more. Read on to see some of the amazing ideas proposed to inspire content for future submissions.
#10: Event Spotlight: Ted AI
cred helped plan and execute the first ever TED conference focused on artificial intelligence. Our team reported live on the happenings at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco in October. Read on for the top highlights from behind the scenes.
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