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Will AI replace meeting, convention, and event planners?AI replacement risk 45% and how the work is changing

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$61,160
25th–75th pct. $46,970–$78,790
Top pay (est.)
$132,200
Top 10% $101,700
Pay in 5 years
$71,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$83,200est.
$71,600–$96,600
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
45%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.8%
17K openings / yr

Will AI replace Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners? AI replacement risk

45%
Moderate
Ranked #442 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Key skills

Coordination
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.9
Service Orientation
3.9
Social Perceptiveness
3.8
Time Management
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.1
English Language
4.7
Administrative
4.1
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Communications and Media
3.5
Sales and Marketing
3.4
Public Safety and Security
3.3
Administration and Management
3.3

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicScheduling Work and ActivitiesGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesGetting Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivitySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
41%
High school diploma
8%
Associate's degree
7%
Post-secondary certificate
7%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
13%
2–4 years
11%
6–12 months
10%
1–3 months
10%
1–2 years
9%
4–10 years
8%
3–6 months
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
52%
4–6 years
16%
2–4 years
14%
6–8 years
5%
6–12 months
5%
8–10 years
5%
Over 10 years
2%
None
1%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.