Independent hotels are gaining serious ground in the meetings industry. Watch our conversation with Kathie Giles, Director of Global Sales at Teneo Hospitality Group, as she shares a market update on where independent properties are winning business. Expect insight into experience-driven venue selection, the rise of smaller and more meaningful meetings, and why wellness and sustainability are now standard expectations, not nice-to-haves.

We kicked off 2026 by celebrating you. Watch the Soundings Thrive New Year Talent Celebration, where we recognize outstanding freelancers in our community and share our gratitude for the incredible work you do. Expect inspiration, appreciation, and a moment to celebrate the talent that makes Soundings thrive.

In this session, Andi Hogan - Chief Audio Visual Strategist of Pilina Global Events, breaks down the biggest AV challenges for Meeting Planners, uncover how AV Consulting can protect your time, budget, and peace of mind, and leave you with practical tips to elevate your next event!

In this special session, Soundings and SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) come together to introduce Thrive members to the world of incentive travel and the resources available to help you grow.

Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for event professionals within our Soundings Thrive community looking to elevate their careers with the power of AI. In partnership with Reposite, a Cvent company, we’ll walk you through our expert roundup of AI-powered tools and platforms that:

As part of our commitment to keep you in-the-know about game changing industry technology, we're inviting Soundings Thrive members to an exclusive backstage demo of one of the most exciting new platforms in the business events industry.

PCMA Cvent CONNECT 2024 Panel Session: Empowering Women in the Events Industry