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Conferences That Captivate: 10 Most Cutting-Edge Meetings of 2023


Formerly known as our "Most Innovative Meetings" feature, this list of meetings, conferences, trade shows, and more proves that business doesn't have to be boring.


November 13, 2023


Now in its 13th year, BizBash's annual list of the industry's most creative meetings, conferences, trade shows, and other business gatherings has a fresh new name—but the same mix of steal-worthy inspiration from top companies like Google, The Wall Street Journal, and Walmart 😏


These case studies each reinforce the power and importance of live events, particularly in a business setting. From engaging stage designs and clever gamification elements to unique networking components and unforgettable incentive programs, the ideas showcased here offer a wealth of inspiration for business events of all types 💡



Interview with Wendy Porter, Vice Chair | Live Events Coalition
Wall Street Journal Article (9/10/21)

​"Hard-Hit Industries Renew Calls for Covid-19 Aid Amid Economic Slowdown"

Wendy Porter Featured in Aug/Sept 2020 Edition of Twin Cities Business Magazine (8/12/20)

15 Over 50 Class of 2020 Announced by Connect Association (5/12/20)



Midwest Meetings Magazine (Fall 2019 Edition, 9/4/19)

How Did You Get Here? Featuring Wendy Porter

Link to Midwest Meetings Article (Digital Pages 29-30)



Meetings Today Announces 2019 Trendsetters - Wendy Porter Included on List! (7/2/19)

Link to Article


Wendy Porter Featured in Sales Coach Now - Synchronized Spotlight (5/17/19)



Wendy Porter Featured in People on the Move (5/10/19)



Wendy Porter Featured in Friday with Joan Column (5/4/19)



Wendy Porter Inducted into M+E Hall of Fame -

2019 Best Special Events Planner (4/24/19)



Events Reshuffle by Wendy Porter (4/15/19)

How one Midwest organization reorganized an event in 24 hours due to a snow storm.



Wendy Porter Receives 40 Over 40 National Award at 2018 SPINCon (11/12/18)



SPIN Announces First Advisory Board - Wendy Porter Appointed (12/2/17)