GITNUXREPORT 2026

Poland Event Industry Statistics

Poland’s event industry is a fast-growing and vital part of the national economy.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Total attendance at Polish exhibitions in 2023 was 4.8 million visitors.

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Average attendance per trade fair in Poland: 28,000 visitors in 2023.

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Conferences saw 1.2 million delegates in Poland 2022.

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Festival-goers in Poland reached 12.3 million in 2023 season.

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Corporate event participants: 2.9 million in Poland 2023.

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International visitors to Polish events: 850,000 in 2023, 18% of total.

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Wedding guests total: 1.5 million across Poland in 2023.

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Sport event spectators: 3.4 million live in stadiums 2023.

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Cultural event attendees: 15.7 million in 2023 nationwide.

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Hybrid event virtual participants: 750,000 in Poland 2023.

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Average conference delegate spend: 1,200 PLN per day in Poland 2023.

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Trade fair visitor dwell time: 7.2 hours average 2023.

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Festival ticket sales: 4.5 million units in Poland 2023.

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Corporate gala attendees: 450,000 in 2023.

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Sport event ticket revenue: 1.9 billion PLN 2023.

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Museum night event visitors: 1.8 million in 2023.

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Concert hall full capacity usages: 78% in 2023.

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Webinar participants for events: 2.1 million 2023.

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Repeat visitors to fairs: 42% of total 2023.

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Gender split at events: 52% female attendees 2023.

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In 2022, the total revenue of Poland's event industry was estimated at 18.5 billion PLN, representing 1.2% of the national GDP.

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The MICE sector in Poland generated 4.2 billion EUR in direct spending in 2019 pre-pandemic.

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Event industry contribution to Poland's tourism revenue stood at 15% in 2023, equating to 12.7 billion PLN.

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Average annual growth rate of Poland's event market from 2018-2023 was 8.7%.

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In 2023, corporate events accounted for 42% of total event industry revenue in Poland at 7.8 billion PLN.

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Exhibitions and trade fairs generated 5.1 billion PLN in 2022, up 14% from previous year.

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Conferences contributed 3.9 billion PLN to Poland's event economy in 2023.

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Live events post-COVID recovery reached 92% of 2019 revenue levels by Q4 2023 in Poland.

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Incentive travel segment valued at 1.8 billion PLN in Poland for 2023.

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Total event-related investments in Poland hit 2.3 billion PLN in 2022 for infrastructure.

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Number of exhibitors at major Polish trade fairs: 12,400 in 2023.

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Exhibitor spend per sqm in Poland: 450 EUR average 2023.

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Trade fair exhibitors growth: 11% YoY in Poland 2023.

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International exhibitors: 28% of total at Polish fairs 2023.

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SME exhibitors: 72% of all at events in Poland 2023.

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Stand construction market value: 1.2 billion PLN in 2023.

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Logistics for events: 850 million PLN spend in Poland 2023.

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AV equipment rental revenue: 950 million PLN 2023.

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Catering spend at events: 2.8 billion PLN in Poland 2023.

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Event tech startups in Poland: 156 funded in 2023.

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Poland hosted 1,247 international conferences in 2022 with 450,000 participants.

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Number of trade fairs in Poland reached 156 in 2023, covering 1.2 million sqm.

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Total events organized in Poland in 2023: 45,200 including corporate and public.

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Music festivals in Poland numbered 342 in summer 2023, attracting 5.2 million attendees.

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Corporate meetings in Poland: 12,500 events in 2022 with average 150 attendees each.

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Wedding events in Poland totaled 120,000 in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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Sport events hosted: 89 major ones in Poland 2023, including UEFA matches.

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Cultural festivals: 1,200 across Poland in 2023, with 8.5 million visits.

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Online-hybrid events in Poland: 3,450 in 2023, 22% of total events.

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Congresses and conventions: 320 international in Warsaw alone 2022.

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Number of music events: 2,450 nationwide in 2023.

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Theatre performances as events: 18,200 shows in 2023.

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E-sports tournaments: 145 hosted in Poland 2023.

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Food festivals: 210 across Poland in 2023.

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Tech conferences: 890 events in 2023.

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Medical congresses: 210 international in Poland 2023.

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Automotive trade shows: 12 major ones in 2023.

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Book fairs: 45 events with 1.1 million visitors 2023.

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Fashion weeks: 8 editions in major cities 2023.

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Charity galas: 1,250 held in Poland 2023.

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Number of exhibition centers in Poland: 47 major venues in 2023.

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Total exhibition space in Poland: 2.1 million sqm in 2023.

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Warsaw Expo space: 150,000 sqm available for events 2023.

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Kraków EXPO capacity: 25,000 visitors per event max.

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Hotel conference rooms in Poland: 5,200 venues in 2023.

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Outdoor event spaces: 1,200 registered sites in Poland 2023.

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Arena capacities total: 450,000 seats across 25 major venues 2023.

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Virtual venue platforms adopted: 320 by Polish organizers 2023.

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Sustainability-certified venues: 18% of total in Poland 2023.

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Poznań fairground space: 120,000 sqm indoor 2023.

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Number of congress centers: 32 dedicated in Poland 2023.

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Łódź Expo capacity: 35,000 sqm exhibitions.

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Hotel beds for events: 450,000 nationwide 2023.

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Rental rates per sqm: 180 PLN average 2023.

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5G coverage at venues: 85% of major sites 2023.

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Eco-friendly venues growth: 22% new builds 2023.

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Parking spaces at expos: 250,000 total 2023.

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Accessibility features in 65% venues 2023.

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VR/AR equipped venues: 45 in Poland 2023.

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Event industry employment in Poland: 145,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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Freelancers in Polish events: 65,000 individuals in 2023.

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Event managers employed: 22,500 full-time in Poland 2022.

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Technical crew for events: 38,000 specialists in 2023.

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Catering staff for events: 45,200 seasonal workers 2023.

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Marketing specialists in events: 12,300 in Poland 2023.

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AV technicians: 18,900 certified in Poland for events 2023.

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Venue staff total: 28,400 across major Polish centers 2023.

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Event planners turnover rate: 14% annually in Poland 2022.

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Training programs graduates for events: 4,200 in 2023.

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Average salary event manager Poland: 12,500 PLN gross monthly 2023.

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Women in event leadership: 48% in Poland 2023.

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Age average workforce: 37 years in events 2023.

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Certification holders ISO 20121: 2,800 professionals 2023.

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Overtime hours in peak season: 450 avg per employee 2023.

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Remote workers in events: 15% post-2023.

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Union membership in events: 8% of workforce 2023.

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Skill gaps reported: 62% in digital tools 2023.

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Apprenticeships completed: 1,200 in event sector 2023.

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Foreign workers in events: 12,500 visas issued 2023.

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Key Takeaways

In 2022, the total revenue of Poland's event industry was estimated at 18.5 billion PLN, representing 1.2% of the national GDP.
The MICE sector in Poland generated 4.2 billion EUR in direct spending in 2019 pre-pandemic.
Event industry contribution to Poland's tourism revenue stood at 15% in 2023, equating to 12.7 billion PLN.
Poland hosted 1,247 international conferences in 2022 with 450,000 participants.
Number of trade fairs in Poland reached 156 in 2023, covering 1.2 million sqm.
Total events organized in Poland in 2023: 45,200 including corporate and public.
Total attendance at Polish exhibitions in 2023 was 4.8 million visitors.
Average attendance per trade fair in Poland: 28,000 visitors in 2023.
Conferences saw 1.2 million delegates in Poland 2022.
Event industry employment in Poland: 145,000 direct jobs in 2023.
Freelancers in Polish events: 65,000 individuals in 2023.
Event managers employed: 22,500 full-time in Poland 2022.
Number of exhibition centers in Poland: 47 major venues in 2023.
Total exhibition space in Poland: 2.1 million sqm in 2023.
Warsaw Expo space: 150,000 sqm available for events 2023.

Poland’s event industry is a fast-growing and vital part of the national economy.

Audience Metrics

Total attendance at Polish exhibitions in 2023 was 4.8 million visitors.
Average attendance per trade fair in Poland: 28,000 visitors in 2023.
Conferences saw 1.2 million delegates in Poland 2022.
Festival-goers in Poland reached 12.3 million in 2023 season.
Corporate event participants: 2.9 million in Poland 2023.
International visitors to Polish events: 850,000 in 2023, 18% of total.
Wedding guests total: 1.5 million across Poland in 2023.
Sport event spectators: 3.4 million live in stadiums 2023.
Cultural event attendees: 15.7 million in 2023 nationwide.
Hybrid event virtual participants: 750,000 in Poland 2023.
Average conference delegate spend: 1,200 PLN per day in Poland 2023.
Trade fair visitor dwell time: 7.2 hours average 2023.
Festival ticket sales: 4.5 million units in Poland 2023.
Corporate gala attendees: 450,000 in 2023.
Sport event ticket revenue: 1.9 billion PLN 2023.
Museum night event visitors: 1.8 million in 2023.
Concert hall full capacity usages: 78% in 2023.
Webinar participants for events: 2.1 million 2023.
Repeat visitors to fairs: 42% of total 2023.
Gender split at events: 52% female attendees 2023.

Audience Metrics Interpretation

In the ledger of national celebration and commerce, Poland's event industry in 2023 revealed a country hard at work and even harder at play, with over 43 million attendances meticulously logged from trade fairs to wedding receptions, each statistic a quiet testament to the formidable economic engine of gathering.

Economic Indicators

In 2022, the total revenue of Poland's event industry was estimated at 18.5 billion PLN, representing 1.2% of the national GDP.
The MICE sector in Poland generated 4.2 billion EUR in direct spending in 2019 pre-pandemic.
Event industry contribution to Poland's tourism revenue stood at 15% in 2023, equating to 12.7 billion PLN.
Average annual growth rate of Poland's event market from 2018-2023 was 8.7%.
In 2023, corporate events accounted for 42% of total event industry revenue in Poland at 7.8 billion PLN.
Exhibitions and trade fairs generated 5.1 billion PLN in 2022, up 14% from previous year.
Conferences contributed 3.9 billion PLN to Poland's event economy in 2023.
Live events post-COVID recovery reached 92% of 2019 revenue levels by Q4 2023 in Poland.
Incentive travel segment valued at 1.8 billion PLN in Poland for 2023.
Total event-related investments in Poland hit 2.3 billion PLN in 2022 for infrastructure.
Number of exhibitors at major Polish trade fairs: 12,400 in 2023.
Exhibitor spend per sqm in Poland: 450 EUR average 2023.
Trade fair exhibitors growth: 11% YoY in Poland 2023.
International exhibitors: 28% of total at Polish fairs 2023.
SME exhibitors: 72% of all at events in Poland 2023.
Stand construction market value: 1.2 billion PLN in 2023.
Logistics for events: 850 million PLN spend in Poland 2023.
AV equipment rental revenue: 950 million PLN 2023.
Catering spend at events: 2.8 billion PLN in Poland 2023.
Event tech startups in Poland: 156 funded in 2023.

Economic Indicators Interpretation

Poland's event industry isn't just throwing a party; it's building a serious economic engine, where every złoty spent on a conference sandwich or a trade fair booth is a 1.2% slice of the national GDP cheerfully shouting "show's back on!" from a stage it paid for itself.

Event Volumes

Poland hosted 1,247 international conferences in 2022 with 450,000 participants.
Number of trade fairs in Poland reached 156 in 2023, covering 1.2 million sqm.
Total events organized in Poland in 2023: 45,200 including corporate and public.
Music festivals in Poland numbered 342 in summer 2023, attracting 5.2 million attendees.
Corporate meetings in Poland: 12,500 events in 2022 with average 150 attendees each.
Wedding events in Poland totaled 120,000 in 2023, up 18% from 2022.
Sport events hosted: 89 major ones in Poland 2023, including UEFA matches.
Cultural festivals: 1,200 across Poland in 2023, with 8.5 million visits.
Online-hybrid events in Poland: 3,450 in 2023, 22% of total events.
Congresses and conventions: 320 international in Warsaw alone 2022.
Number of music events: 2,450 nationwide in 2023.
Theatre performances as events: 18,200 shows in 2023.
E-sports tournaments: 145 hosted in Poland 2023.
Food festivals: 210 across Poland in 2023.
Tech conferences: 890 events in 2023.
Medical congresses: 210 international in Poland 2023.
Automotive trade shows: 12 major ones in 2023.
Book fairs: 45 events with 1.1 million visitors 2023.
Fashion weeks: 8 editions in major cities 2023.
Charity galas: 1,250 held in Poland 2023.

Event Volumes Interpretation

Poland isn't just hosting events; it's building a bustling, multifaceted marketplace of ideas, culture, and celebration where millions gather to debate, dance, cheer, and say "I do" across a landscape so packed you might need a ticket just to get some quiet.

Infrastructure and Venues

Number of exhibition centers in Poland: 47 major venues in 2023.
Total exhibition space in Poland: 2.1 million sqm in 2023.
Warsaw Expo space: 150,000 sqm available for events 2023.
Kraków EXPO capacity: 25,000 visitors per event max.
Hotel conference rooms in Poland: 5,200 venues in 2023.
Outdoor event spaces: 1,200 registered sites in Poland 2023.
Arena capacities total: 450,000 seats across 25 major venues 2023.
Virtual venue platforms adopted: 320 by Polish organizers 2023.
Sustainability-certified venues: 18% of total in Poland 2023.
Poznań fairground space: 120,000 sqm indoor 2023.
Number of congress centers: 32 dedicated in Poland 2023.
Łódź Expo capacity: 35,000 sqm exhibitions.
Hotel beds for events: 450,000 nationwide 2023.
Rental rates per sqm: 180 PLN average 2023.
5G coverage at venues: 85% of major sites 2023.
Eco-friendly venues growth: 22% new builds 2023.
Parking spaces at expos: 250,000 total 2023.
Accessibility features in 65% venues 2023.
VR/AR equipped venues: 45 in Poland 2023.

Infrastructure and Venues Interpretation

Poland's event industry is so robustly equipped that you could simultaneously host a mega-conference, a massive trade fair, and a stadium concert while comfortably lodging half a million attendees, all before you even consider the growing legion of eco-conscious and digitally augmented spaces.

Workforce Statistics

Event industry employment in Poland: 145,000 direct jobs in 2023.
Freelancers in Polish events: 65,000 individuals in 2023.
Event managers employed: 22,500 full-time in Poland 2022.
Technical crew for events: 38,000 specialists in 2023.
Catering staff for events: 45,200 seasonal workers 2023.
Marketing specialists in events: 12,300 in Poland 2023.
AV technicians: 18,900 certified in Poland for events 2023.
Venue staff total: 28,400 across major Polish centers 2023.
Event planners turnover rate: 14% annually in Poland 2022.
Training programs graduates for events: 4,200 in 2023.
Average salary event manager Poland: 12,500 PLN gross monthly 2023.
Women in event leadership: 48% in Poland 2023.
Age average workforce: 37 years in events 2023.
Certification holders ISO 20121: 2,800 professionals 2023.
Overtime hours in peak season: 450 avg per employee 2023.
Remote workers in events: 15% post-2023.
Union membership in events: 8% of workforce 2023.
Skill gaps reported: 62% in digital tools 2023.
Apprenticeships completed: 1,200 in event sector 2023.
Foreign workers in events: 12,500 visas issued 2023.

Workforce Statistics Interpretation

Poland's event industry reveals a bustling, labor-intensive machine where 145,000 direct jobs are driven by a legion of freelancers, fueled by serious overtime, sustained by a wave of new graduates, and yet still grappling with the fact that nearly two-thirds of its professionals feel unequipped for the modern digital tools they desperately need.

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