Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 1,457 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 86% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
AI could do much of this on its own
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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