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If you’ve read one more 2026 forecast and thought, “Okay, cool… but what do I actually do with this?” this episode is for you.
In this Coffee Chat, Eming Piansay breaks down three shifts that will realistically impact planners heading into 2026: meeting space compression, international travel perception and accelerating vendor mergers. No panic. No headlines. Just practical strategy.
You’ll walk away with three actions you can implement immediately and a simple Monday morning checklist to protect your timeline, your room block and your contracts.
Because the real risk isn’t the market. It’s reacting instead of planning with intention.
Podcast: Smart Start Radio: Fuel for the Purpose Generation of Meeting Planners
Host: Eming Piansay
Release date: February 12, 2026
Length: 7:53
Episode page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316002/episodes/18671916
Episode Summary
If you’ve been reading 2026 forecasts and wondering what to do with them, this short Coffee Chat is your reset. Eming Piansay breaks down three realistic shifts that will impact event planners heading into 2026, without hype or panic, and shares practical actions you can implement immediately. You’ll also get a simple Monday-morning checklist designed to protect your timeline, room block, and contracts. The core message: the biggest risk isn’t the market, it’s reacting instead of planning with intention.
What You’ll Learn (Key Topics)
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