This document discusses predictions for the meetings and events industry over time. It predicts that by 2030 meetings will be smaller and more intimate with a focus on face-to-face interactions. Meeting planners will be more strategic and their numbers will continue to rise. Most events will have virtual audiences and content will be crowdsourced while event logistics will be automated with no cash used at events. Group business will be booked mostly online and meeting space will be more commoditized.