Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Business and Financial Operations Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
13-1121.00

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    High· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.102

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745
    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.48

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

21 rated tasks · 18 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (85.7%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.

13-1121.00

0.031159.1
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.

13-1121.00

0.007113.5
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

13-1121.00

0.00417.8
Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment.

13-1121.00

0.00407.6
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.

13-1121.00

0.00336.2
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.

13-1121.00

0.00315.8
Not observed on any surface — 15 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
—0
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
—0
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
—0
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
—0
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
—0
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
—0
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
—0
Direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
—0
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
—0
Organize registration of event participants.
—0
Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
—0
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
—0
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
—0
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
—0
Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.
—0

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (21)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.Core
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.Core
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.Core
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.Core
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.Core
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.Core
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.Core
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.Core
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.Core
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.Core
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.Core
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.Core
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.Core
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.Core
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.Core
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.Core
Organize registration of event participants.Supplemental
Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.Supplemental
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.Supplemental
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.Supplemental
Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.Supplemental

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Employment, 2025
172K
Projected employment, 2035
182K
Change (2025–35)
+5.8%
Median annual wage, 2025
$61,160
Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
28351이벤트 전문가This occupation is broaderconfirmed
28352행사‧전시 기획자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
28353국내 및 국제회의 기획자This occupation is broaderconfirmed
43212웨딩플래너This occupation is broaderconfirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 3332Conference and Event Planners

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Conference and event planners organize and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Tasks

  • (a) promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers;
  • (b) responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services;
  • (c) meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs;
  • (d) arranging and coordinating services, such as, conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants, logistical arrangements for presenters;
  • (e) organizing registration of participants;
  • (f) negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget;
  • (g) overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders.

Example occupations

Conference and event organizer · Conference planner · Wedding planner

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • event managerESCO 3332.2Same scope

    Event managers plan and oversee events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, cultural events, exhibitions, formal parties, concerts, or conventions.\ They organise every stage of the events planning the venues, staff, suppliers, media, insurances all within the allocated budgetary and time limits. Event managers ensure the legal obligations are followed and the expectations of the target audience are met. They work together with the marketing team in promoting the event, searching new clients and gathering constructive feedback after the events took place.

  • venue directorESCO 3332.2.1This occupation is broader

    Venue directors plan and manage conference, banqueting and venue operations in a hospitality establishment to reflect clients' needs. They are responsible for promotional events, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, business events, social events and venues.

  • wedding plannerESCO 3332.2.2This occupation is broader

    Wedding planners assist with all logistical details required concerning their client's wedding ceremony. Based on their client's requirements, they make arrangements for floral decorations, wedding venue and catering, guest invitations, etc., coordinating activities both before and during the wedding.

  • event assistantESCO 3332.1Overlapping, not the same

    Event assistant implement and follow plans detailed by event managers and planners. They specialise in a part of the planning either the coordination of the catering, transportation, or the facilities.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
E1107Chef / Cheffe de projet événementielSame scopeprovisional
E1117Conseiller / Conseillère en organisation d'événementiel de particuliersThis occupation is broaderprovisional
G1403Responsable de service en établissement touristiqueRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
3532Organizadores de conferencias y eventosSame scopeprovisional

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)

Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
63402Berufe im Veranstaltungsservice und -management - fachlich ausgerichtete TätigkeitenThis occupation is broader
63403Berufe im Veranstaltungsservice und -management - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenThis occupation is broader
63404Berufe im Veranstaltungsservice und -management - hoch komplexe TätigkeitenRelated, not a match

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: de-direct v1)

Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
253企画事務員This occupation is narrower
429他に分類されないサービス職業従事者Related, not a match

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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