Cvent today announced the return of Cvent Accelerate Singapore 2026, the fifth edition of its flagship Asia Pacific conference for event planners, marketers and hospitality professionals. Taking place on 6 August 2026 at Fairmont Singapore, the exclusive conference brings professionals from the events and marketing industry to explore how AI, data and Event-Led Growth (ELG) are transforming business events from operational exercises into measurable growth engines.
Over the past four years, Cvent Accelerate Singapore has established itself as a key networking platform for the events, hospitality and marketing community to exchange ideas, share best practices and explore the trends shaping the events industry. The fifth edition this year carries added significance as the first Cvent Accelerate in the Asia Pacific, following the recent unveiling of Cvent’s new global brand identity.
“Cvent Accelerate Singapore has been the region’s premier forum for event, hospitality and marketing professionals for the past four years,” said Will Kataria, Country Head & Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Cvent. “The fifth edition is particularly significant as it’s the first in Asia Pacific since our global brand transformation, and it arrives at a moment when AI is fundamentally changing what events can do. We’re bringing together the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders to share what’s working, explore what’s possible and push the conversation forward.”
The programme will feature keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, breakout sessions, live technology demonstrations and networking opportunities covering topics such as AI innovation and the future of event technology, event ROI and business impact, strategic planning in the AI era, and sustainable & high-impact event experiences. Some of the key sessions highlighted below:
| Decoding the Shift: B2B Event Trends & The Path Forward in the AI Age |
| The Future of Event Tech: The Next Act |
| AI-Enhanced RFP to ROI: How Planners, Marketers, and Hoteliers Win Together |
| Event Pipeline Anxiety: Solving the Fears That Keep Marketers Up at Night |
| Relevance Redefined: How AI is Reinventing Venue Discovery for Planners |
Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience CventIQ™, Cvent’s AI capabilities embedded across its platform, and learn how AI is being applied across the event lifecycle to support planning, attendee engagement, content generation and post-event insights.
As the first Cvent Accelerate event in Asia Pacific under Cvent’s new global brand identity, the 2026 Singapore edition will provide a forum for industry professionals to exchange perspectives, learn from peers and explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of business events.
Author: Kizzy Allott
Kizzy Allott is Publisher at Event Industry News, where she has been a driving force behind the brand for over a decade. With a deep understanding of the events sector and a passion for storytelling, Kizzy leads the platform’s commercial and content strategy, connecting the industry through news, insights, and meaningful conversations. She is dedicated to championing innovation, amplifying industry voices, and ensuring event professionals stay informed, inspired, and future-focused.
