How Have Global Event Formats Evolved from 2019 to 2025?

The world of events has transformed dramatically over the past few years. From a pre-pandemic dominance of offline gatherings to the sudden rise of online and hybrid formats — and now, the gradual integration of interactive and immersive technologies like VR and gamification — the landscape is shifting in exciting ways.
This chart gives you a snapshot of the approximate global distribution of event formats between 2019 and 2025, based on industry reports and forecasts. It’s a visual reflection of how innovation, necessity, and audience expectations have reshaped the event experience.

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📖 Sources: data and reports from Statista, IBTM, MPI, ICCA, PCMA, UFI.
📊 Forecasts: EventMB, Northstar Meetings Group, Skift.