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3 AI Education Opportunities for Event Planners

Earn CMP credits by viewing these free online programs, and master the AI tools that will shape the way meetings professionals work.

Understanding and effectively implementing AI tools can be a game-changer for event professionals, helping them to be more productive and to work more efficiently and creatively.

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Whether you’re just starting to experiment with artificial intelligence or ready to roll up your sleeves and level up, these on-demand learning opportunities deliver practical ways to apply AI to a wide range of event-planning tasks.

1. On-Demand Webinar: Getting Started With AI Tools: Practical Tips for Meeting Planner

1.0 CMP Credits – Meeting or Event Design


In this interactive session, acclaimed event-tech experts Dahlia El Gazzar of DAHLIA+Agency and Tess Vismale of iSocialX break down the fundamentals of using AI to boost productivity and creativity. With interactive demos and screen shares, they demonstrate how to automate note-taking with tools like Otter or Fathom, transform presentations using Gamma and gather real-time attendee feedback with VideoAsk. You’ll also get guidance on privacy best practices and building team buy-in for AI adoption.

2. Northstar Learning Academy: AI for Event Planners

1.5 CMP Credits – Meeting or Event Design


This self-paced course takes a deep dive into using AI to plan, market and manage events more efficiently. Through practical lessons and future-focused insights from a variety of seasoned event professionals, you’ll learn to master prompt writing, collaborate iteratively with AI, explore the latest tools and learn about agentic AI. You’ll also tackle crucial ethical and legal considerations — ensuring responsible and effective AI integration. Don't miss this chance to learn from Janette Roush, Margaret Launzel-Pennes, Jill Joerling Blood, Paula Rowntree and Edward Poland

3. On-Demand Webinar: Back to the Sandbox: How AI Tools Are Transforming Event Planning

1.0 CMP Credits – Meeting or Event Design


Join Dahlia El Gazzar, together with Noah Cheyer of Speak About AI, as they showcase practical AI applications designed to free planners from manual tasks. Learn how to build an “event twin” GPT, streamline project management and safely handle client data. Packed with live demos and real-world examples, this engaging webinar is perfect for planners eager to see AI in action and get a behind-the-scenes look at how to customize tasks.

Ready to elevate your skills?

Take our survey, explore these on-demand programs, earn CMP credits and learn how to embrace AI as a trusted partner in your planning toolkit.

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