Event production keeps getting more impressive. Bigger screens. Sharper lighting. More immersive environments. But here’s the truth we see every day: It doesn’t matter how good the stage looks if everything behind it is chaos. When pre-production is rushed, unclear, or constantly changing, stress shows up on show day—missed cues, nervous speakers, technical compromises, and an experience that never quite feels “locked in.” As planners look toward 2026, the events that win won