Next in Live

A Virtual Summit by AudienceView

OCTOBER 28, 2026

11:00AM-3:00PM EST

VIRTUAL

What’s Next for Live Events? Let’s Figure it Out Together.

Next in Live is a virtual event bringing together industry leaders and experts for candid conversations about the forces reshaping live events. From changing audience behaviour and new revenue pressures to technology and operations, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives, practical ideas and a clearer view of what’s coming next.

Join us for the full event or drop into the sessions that interest you most. Register now to attend live and receive on-demand access to anything you miss.

What Attendees Will Learn

FRESH INSIGHTS & EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES

What’s changing across live events and what it means for the decisions leaders are making now. Clear perspectives on the economic, audience and technology shifts shaping what comes next.

SMARTER AUDIENCE & REVENUE STRATEGIES

What demand signals can reveal beyond the sale. Explore how pricing, inventory, audience behaviour and affordability can work together to support smarter growth.

PRACTICAL TECHNOLOGY GUIDANCE

Where event technology, AI and automation can create meaningful value. Get practical guidance for making smarter investments without chasing every new trend.

STRONGER AUDIENCE TRUST & PROTECTION

Fraud is more than a payment problem. Learn how reducing risk and protecting the buying experience can strengthen revenue, trust and long-term audience relationships.

Speakers

“The strongest industry conversations connect the big-picture challenges with the practical details of how the work actually gets done.”

Haley Bedocs

Patron Experience Manager, Renaissance Performing Arts Theatre

Agenda

11:00AM ET

Welcome to next in live

A Quick Look at the conversations shaping the future of live events.

11:15AM ET

The New Economics of Live Events

How to do more with less while navigating rising costs and finding new paths to sustainable growth.

12:00PM ET

Turning Demand Into Value

Explore how audience signals and automation can improve pricing, personalize experiences and create greater value across the event journey.

12:45PM ET

Quick Break

Grab a coffee. Stretch. We’ll be right back.

1:00PM ET

Beyond the Ticket

Discover how organizations can expand their sphere of influence and move people from initial awareness and participation to attendance, lasting relationships and advocacy.

1:45PM ET

Building Audiences You Own

A conversation about first-party relationships, audience data and building lasting connections beyond the transaction.

2:30PM ET

Fraud + the Audience Experience

Fraud affects more than payments. This session will explore its impact on access, audience trust, revenue and the overall buying experience.

3:00PM ET

That’s a Wrap

Save Your Spot

Join live event leaders for a half-day of fresh perspectives, practical ideas and candid conversations about what’s next for the industry.