Cvent CONNECT 2026 Closes with AI Innovation Showcase
Event and hospitality technology leader marks Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day with bold new innovations and conversations purpose-built for the age of AI
On the final day of Cvent CONNECT 2026, Cvent brought AI to the forefront with a spotlight on the growing presence of artificial intelligence and its impact on meetings and events. Cvent put AI at the center of the conversation with a closing-day program that highlighted how artificial intelligence is reshaping meetings and events. Timed to Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, the finale reinforced AI as a defining theme across this year’s conference experience.
Throughout the week, Cvent boldly demonstrated the powerful role AI can play in supporting what will always remain a human-led industry. From the announcement of new AI-powered product innovation to expert onsite sessions with innovators like Lisa Cole, author of The Limitless CMO, to the launch of the new Cvent Center for Event Insights™, the event underscored Cvent’s commitment to helping the events and hospitality industry thrive in the age of AI.
That story came into sharp focus during Thursday’s closing programming. Princess Castleberry, leadership strategist and author, headlined the conference finale with a powerful message on AI leadership, breaking the adoption wall, and AI ownership and accountability. Her session gave attendees practical frameworks to move beyond AI awareness and lead more confident AI conversations inside their organizations.
