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Event Showcase : Pickle with Purpose

Event Showcase : Pickle with Purpose

May 13, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj

At a GlanceEvent Name: Pickle with PurposeOrganizer : PurposeWorks Event Type : Charity Fundraiser & Social EventLive Site:  https://www.eventcreate.com/e/pickle-with-purpose-2025Pickle with Purpose: Where Fun Meets a Greater MissionPurposeWorks is back with the... learn more

Free Conference Planning Template to Organize Your Event Effortlessly

Free Conference Planning Template to Organize Your Event Effortlessly

May 06, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

If you don't take a structured approach to event planning, you run the risk of your conference being disrupted by last-minute chaos.Simple yet important details can easily slip through the cracks—things like making venue deposit payments, arranging for on-site... learn more

Event Showcase : Bike for Trykes 2026

Event Showcase : Bike for Trykes 2026

April 29, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj

At a GlanceEvent Name: NorCal Trykers Bike for Trykes 2026Organizer : NorCal TrykersEvent Type : Fundraiser Live Site:  https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bikefortrykes2026/ Community in Motion: NorCal Trykers’ Annual FundraiserWe are thrilled to highlight a recent standout... learn more

How to Use Google Forms for Event Registration: A Complete Guide

How to Use Google Forms for Event Registration: A Complete Guide

April 22, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

Many event planners head to Google Forms for event registration. It's free, easy to set up, and user-friendly for attendees.But while Google Forms is great for simple sign-ups, it lacks advanced automation, has limited branding and integration options, and doesn’t... learn more

How EventCreate Works: From Event Setup to Post-Event Analytics in 8 Steps

How EventCreate Works: From Event Setup to Post-Event Analytics in 8 Steps

April 15, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

For many event planners, it’s the norm to juggle multiple tools for registration, ticketing, attendee management and email communication. This can mean switching between multiple platforms just to manage a single event. This scattered approach can quickly become... learn more

21 Event Engagement Ideas to Keep Attendees Hooked

21 Event Engagement Ideas to Keep Attendees Hooked

April 08, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

For many event planners, getting people to attend is the easy part. Engaging attendees beyond passive listening, however, is harder than it sounds.The problem is that many events lack interactive elements, leading to low engagement, minimal networking, or worse—bored... learn more

Event Showcase : Big Design 2026

Event Showcase : Big Design 2026

April 01, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj

At a GlanceEvent Name: NameOrganizer : Big DesignEvent Type : Career WorkshopLive Site:  https://www.bigdesign.org/  Big Design 2026Big Design is making a highly anticipated return with an expanded and more immersive experience designed to help the creative community... learn more

The Only 12 Corporate Event Themes You Need To Know About

The Only 12 Corporate Event Themes You Need To Know About

March 25, 2026 | Written by: Emma Larj

A unique and interesting theme can be the difference between a memorable and engaging corporate event and one that’s forgotten a day later.But finding the right corporate event theme can be tricky.You want to make sure your event is engaging and stands out, but you... learn more

2026 EventCreate Review: Complete Guide to Features, Pricing, and Who It's Best For

2026 EventCreate Review: Complete Guide to Features, Pricing, and Who It's Best For

March 18, 2026 | Written by: Meg Breithaupt

Planning an event today involves far more than picking a date and sending invitations. Event planners are expected to manage a variety of tasks, like registrations, ticketing, communications, attendee experience to name just a few, all while keeping costs to a... learn more

Conference Planning: A Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

Conference Planning: A Definitive Step-by-Step Guide

March 11, 2026 | Written by: Mark Bushy

Organizing a conference can energize your industry, build brand authority, and generate potential business. However, managing the complex logistics of corporate event planning while staying within budget and optimizing attendee engagement can feel like a mammoth... learn more

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