Summer events come with big energy and even bigger planning considerations. Longer days, open schedules, and destination-worthy locations make summer one of the best seasons to host an event. But without the right strategy, heat, timing, and logistics can quickly derail even the best ideas. Here are our tried-and-true hot takes for planning summer events that actually work. Think Beyond …

Summer events need to be planned now, and there’s no better place to host them than the Gulf Coast. We’re sharing our top tips, venue ideas, and hot takes to help you get started, including: Event hosts who are ready to take the first step in creating wow-factor moments in the Gulf Coast area, start here! The Venue Is A …

Samaritan’s Purse is a faith-based organization that focuses on humanitarian relief in all corners of the world. To accomplish their mission, they use aircraft to deliver critical supplies to desperate and hurting families in need.  After 217 global missions, delivering more than 9 million pounds of life-saving cargo, it was time for their primary DC-8 aircraft to retire and the …

Knowing your event personality will help you identify your strengths and support needs for events and event planning. Take the quiz and discover yours!  Who will you be? Corporate admins and event managers should key into their strengths and support needs before diving deep into event planning. Select your answer and tally up the numbers next to your answer to …

Surveys show that the top priority for events in 2026 is creating engaging experiences.[1] This is the second year this has been the top answer, but audiences have shared what they want to see, too. Attendees want more active involvement with interactivity, workshops, socialization, and more. And event planners have access to some of the latest tech and tools to …

Access 2819 was a large-scale prayer and worship gathering hosted by 2819 Church. There were approximately 30,000+ people in attendance across two locations, including State Farm Arena.  The Technical Elements team was brought in from the beginning to help plan and produce this massive gathering. The process and outcome looked a little like this: What Were The Key Goals of …

Corporate teams, foundations, brands, conferences, or private hosts who are planning 2026 events and need the best options for East Texas venues, here is a quick summary of what is included below: The Venue Is Everything: Choose Wisely Your venue is the canvas for your event. It is the foundation for the ambiance and the atmosphere.  Surveys show that 27% …

495 events later. From small rentals to huge arena shows. Each one was an exciting opportunity to showcase the Technical Elements team’s skills and create memorable moments for our clients and their guests. Owner Cosbie Hollenbeck and Zach Sturino, our Senior Director of Events, take a look back and reminisce on 2025. One thing that was abundantly clear: We love …

If you’ve ever stood in front of a massive LED wall at an event and wondered what makes some visuals sharper and more vivid than others, you’re not alone. The difference often comes down to pixel pitch and processing power, two areas where Absen consistently delivers industry-leading performance. Many people still search for the older Absen A7 panels when comparing …

The City of Refuge, a charitable organization, partnered with MOST (Men Opposing Sex Trafficking) to host a 3-day Guinness World Records kickball game fundraiser in Fairburn, GA. They brought us into the planning early for their event, hosting 27 male and 13 female athletes who had their sights set on a lofty goal for this record-breaking event. Key Goals of …