How Planners are Sourcing in 2026

Rising costs. Higher expectations. Faster decisions. This year’s Planner Sourcing Report reveals how event planners are sourcing smarter with fewer resources. Sharper sourcing strategies, stronger venue partnerships, and AI-first technology create a competitive advantage. If you want to know where planner expectations are headed next, this is your benchmark.

Learn how: 

• Engagement data is redefining how planners choose venues and what that means for sourcing strategy
• AI and digital RFP tools are compressing decision cycles
• To win more business by responding faster and smarter

See the data, global trends, and sourcing shifts shaping 2026.