Finance & Professional Services

Conference Planning Services: Market Size, Growth & Forecast to 2030

The Conference Planning Services market is valued at about $41 billion (2026) and is projected to grow at a 4.8% CAGR through 2030. The largest cost driver is Labor and event personnel (40% of spend). North America leads demand at 45%.

Market size
$41.0 bn (2026)
CAGR to 2030
+4.8%
Buyer power
Favours buyers
Tracked suppliers
1200

Projected market growth to 2030

Market size index, 2026 = 100, at the 4.8% CAGR.

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Cost structure

Labor and event personnel
40%
Software licensing and technology platforms
25%
Venue logistics and operations management
15%
Marketing and communication materials
10%
Travel and administrative overhead
10%

Regional demand split

North America demand
45%
Europe demand
30%
Asia Pacific demand
15%
Rest of world demand
10%

Key suppliers

Cvent Inc.EventbriteBizzabo Ltd.WhovaInforma PLCReed ExhibitionsFreeman
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