Cvent CONNECT Draws Thousands of Event Professionals, Marketers and Hoteliers to San Antonio, Announces Nashville as Host City for 2026
SAN ANTONIO & NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cvent, a global industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, announced that its 2026 customer and industry conference, Cvent CONNECT, will be hosted in Nashville, Tennessee, from July 13-16. Following two successful years in San Antonio, Texas, during which the conference brought an estimated $13 million in direct economic impact to the city, Cvent CONNECT has continued to grow and is expected to see increased interest in 2026 due to its new location. With its highly influential audience of event professionals, marketers, and hoteliers, Cvent CONNECT often drives sustained economic value for host cities — sparking increased interest, tourism, and future event bookings long after the conference concludes.
Cvent CONNECT is one of the leading event and hospitality technology conferences in the world, bringing together thousands of event professionals, marketers and hoteliers to network with their peers, explore cutting-edge technology and learn actionable strategies to accelerate event ROI and boost group business revenue. Registration for Cvent CONNECT 2026 is available here.
"As one of the top conferences in the meetings, events and hospitality space, we understand the importance of providing this discerning audience with an unforgettable experience," said Rachel Andrews, Senior Director, Global Meetings & Events at Cvent. "We're incredibly grateful to the team at Visit San Antonio for their unwavering support and hospitality over the last two years and we're excited for what's next in 2026. As a long-time Top Meeting Destination, Nashville's vibrant culture, rich musical heritage, exceptional hotels, and unique event venues make it the perfect backdrop for our conference. We're thrilled to start planning next year's event and can't wait to welcome our thousands of attendees to explore a new city and enjoy all that Nashville has to offer."
"We're thrilled to welcome Cvent CONNECT to Nashville in 2026," said Deana Ivey, President and CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. "There's no greater endorsement of our city's appeal for meetings than hosting thousands of the industry's top planners. This is an invaluable opportunity for us to showcase our new offerings, diverse venues, seamless citywide experience, and the authentic hospitality that makes Nashville a standout destination. We look forward to forging new partnerships and inspiring future business. We are confident that Cvent CONNECT 2026 will leave attendees inspired and eager to return."
More About Nashville
From the moment attendees arrive, they'll be immersed in the creative energy and welcoming spirit that define Music City. Nashville is uniquely equipped to host meetings of every scale, offering two premier convention centers—Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and the Music City Center in the heart of downtown —each delivering world-class service and flexibility. The city effortlessly blends business and pleasure with top-tier hotels, award-winning dining, distinctive venues, and live music that spans every genre. Nashville is more than a meeting location—it's a destination that leaves a lasting impression. Learn more about all that Nashville offers for Cvent CONNECT attendees here.
About Cvent
Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with 5,000+ employees and ~24,000+ customers worldwide as of December 31, 2024. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform and offers a global marketplace where event professionals collaborate with venues to create engaging, impactful experiences. Cvent is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C., and has additional offices around the world to support its growing global customer base. The comprehensive Cvent event marketing and management platform offers software solutions to event organizers and marketers for online event registration, venue selection, event marketing and management, virtual and onsite solutions, and attendee engagement. Cvent's suite of products automates and simplifies the event management lifecycle and maximizes the impact of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Hotels and venues use Cvent's supplier and venue solutions to win more group and corporate travel business through Cvent's sourcing platforms. Cvent solutions optimize the event management value chain and have enabled clients around the world to manage millions of meetings and events. For more information, please visit Cvent.com.
About The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City
The mission of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and Visit Music City is to maximize the economic contribution of the convention and tourism industry to the community by developing and marketing Nashville as a premier destination. Visit the NCVC's website at www.visitmusiccity.com and follow us on social media @VisitMusicCity.
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Cvent Erica Stoltenbergestoltenberg@cvent.com
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