Webinars

Northstar Meetings Group offers a host of meetings industry webinars covering a variety of topics essential to today’s event professionals. From the latest meeting management strategies and trending event technology to virtual event planning platforms and the future of travel, experts weigh in on trending topics and talk about the agenda items that will impact your next event. Register now to attend Northstar Meetings Group's webinars live, or access our webinars on-demand and start earning CMP certification credits today.

Live Events | Webinars

Upcoming Northstar Meetings Group Webinars

Uncovering Emerging Destinations

Wed., June 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

What up-and-coming destinations are planners considering for meetings and incentives?

Ask the Attorney: AI Pitfalls

Wed., July 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

This webinar highlights how event professionals are using AI tools in practice and where things can go wrong.

On-demand learning for CMP credits

Strategies for Growing Attendance

Expand your audience with these low-cost social media opportunities and savvy digital marketing tips.

What Attendees Want: Cruise Meetings and Incentives

In this 30-minute CMP session, cruise experts share tips and insights for elevating events at sea.

Incorporating Sustainability Into Your RFPs

In this 30-minute CMP session, learn how to make your meetings greener and more sustainable through strategic planning and partnerships.

AI for Event Planners

How planners can leverage this technology to work smarter, faster and more effectively.

Creative Ways to Connect With Attendees

Learn big-picture frameworks and specific tactics for cutting through distractions in order to connect with attendees in new and exciting ways.

Getting More From Your DMO Partnership

This free certification course provides meeting planners with effective strategies and practical tips for leveraging destination marketers and CVBs to elevate their events.

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Completion Earns 1 Hour of CMP Credit in Meeting or Event Design

Meeting and Event Trend Webinars

Cultivating Sponsor Partnerships

This live webinar offers a deep dive into creating and maintaining some of the most important relationships in the events industry.

Building Purpose Into Your Program

Get fresh ideas for making your meetings more memorable and impactful.

Measuring the Impact of Sustainable Meetings

Now that you are greening your events, this webinar will help you gather the data you are producing so you can prove the worth of your efforts.

Collaborating Effectively With DMO and Hotel Partners

Successful events depend on strong collaboration with local destination marketing organizations and hotel partners.

Fresh Ideas for Incorporating Wellness Into Meetings

Join our experts for a conversation about helping participants enjoy your events on a wellness level while learning and networking.

Making Your Event a 'Must-Attend'

Get expert tips for growing your audience and proving the ROI of your meeting.

Stretching the Dollar – Doing More With What You’ve Got

Explore creative strategies and practical solutions for getting the most from your meetings dollars without compromising on the experience. Our panel of experts will share their tried-and-true tips and...

New Trends in Financial and Insurance Events

Our panel of industry experts will share the latest research on financial and insurance events, which formats and destinations are motivating participants now and more.

The 365-Day Conference: Strengthening Contact Before and After Events

Industry experts share strategies for building a robust, year-long community around your meeting.

Networking That Works

Practical strategies to strengthen your professional network and unlock new opportunities in the meetings industry.

Transforming Sponsorships Into Strategic Partnerships

Traditional sponsorships are no longer enough. Organizations are seeking deeper, more meaningful collaborations that deliver measurable value and long-term impact.

Building Your Meeting Around Your Destination

Join us as we explore how to design meetings that are rooted in the local culture.

Navigating Shifts and Challenges for Incentive Programs

Industry experts discuss how incentive professionals are handling 2025's many economic and social changes.

Boosting Attendee Engagement: Strategies That Work

Get tips for turning passive attendees into active participants without breaking the bank.

Crafting the Perfect Hotel RFP

Experts share their tips for crafting a hotel RFP that gets results, saving time and money for the planner and the hotel.

Meetings Technology Webinars

AI for Event Planners: Interactive Workshop of Time-Saving Use Cases

See how planners are applying solutions to solve real-world pain points.

Back to the Sandbox: The Latest AI Tools for Event Professionals

Jump in and join us for this interactive, real-time demonstration of how the newest tools take you to the next level.

Navigating Data Privacy Laws

How does rapidly evolving legislation affect your use of event data?

Getting Started With AI Tools for Event Professionals

See first-hand how to leverage the right tools for the tasks most ripe for optimization.

Event Contract and Legal Webinars

Ask the Attorney: Ancillary Contracts

Longtime Northstar legal expert Jonathan T. Howe discusses service contracts that must match the main event agreement.

Ask the Attorney: Trends in Event Contracts

Jill Blood of Maritz discusses the issues creeping into 2025-'26 contract negotiations.

A Deep Dive Into Attrition and Cancellation

Join Northstar's longtime legal expert in a discussion of how current events are affecting these important event contract clauses.

Trends in Hotel Contracts

Attorney Jonathan T. Howe discusses issues making negotiations so difficult and takes planners' questions.

Event Experience and Engagement Webinars

Creating Memorable F&B Experiences on Any Budget

Join our experts for this lively discussion on smart strategies for creating memorable and cost-effective event menus.

How to Build Social Media Buzz for Your Event

Learn proven strategies for building buzz and attracting your target audience online.

Alternative Venues for Small Groups

This webinar will provide ideas and strategies for planning high-impact events in unique and conventional spaces.