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Once a month, BizBash brings you even more inspiration for your own gatherings with our “Cool Event Ideas of the Month” column, where we round up some of the creative ideas we haven’t had the chance to cover yet. Our June 2026 roundup includes Disney+ and Hulu's nostalgia-fueled Throwbacks Mini Mall, Stella Artois' clay-covered rooftop bar at Roland-Garros, Uber's prom-inspired high school tour for teens, and the larger-than-life Toy Story 5 world premiere in Los Angeles.

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Austin, Texas. Liana Lozada,Contributing Writer June 30, 2026 1 Hotel AustinPhoto: Courtesy of 1 Hotels Here's a closer look at Austin, Texas' newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this summer.

Prada Eyewear took over The Grove's 300-square-foot Glass Box space to promote its spring/summer 2026 collection. Photo: Courtesy of Gladiator Productions Because data can be extremely telling, we thought the rest of the industry could benefit from what our editors are seeing on the back end—that is, what event profs are really staying on top of right now. Consider this monthly list your own insider pulse on the meeting and event industry. 1.

Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 30, 2026 For the US Open, IBM debuted the AI Sports Club, an experiential pop-up that took over Madison Square Park.Photo: Courtesy of IBM This feature is sponsored by Gladiator Productions, a unique kind of production company igniting magic in the arena of live events, entertainment, and experience. We consistently partner with our clients by providing high-touch service through every step of the production process.

Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 29, 2026 As the NBA’s Official Innovation Partner, AT&T showed up at this year's NBA All-Star Weekend through a broad experiential footprint spanning fan activations, marquee NBA moments, creator programming, community touchpoints, and league-wide fan engagement. AT&T served as the marquee sponsor of NBA Crossover, the league’s flagship experience.

The toymaker is attracting fans of all ages with its hands-on activations. Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 30, 2026 Lego Canada brought a full-size 1950s Cadillac, fresh from its debut at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, to this year’s Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS). The stunning pink Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special convertible was made from 418,556 bricks, including a record 123,426 pink bricks.

Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 29, 2026 Canva returned to this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the south of France June 22-25. For the second time, the brand hosted its Creative Cabana.Photo: Courtesy of Canva This feature is sponsored by Gladiator Productions, a unique kind of production company igniting magic in the arena of live events, entertainment, and experience.

Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 29, 2026 At the Hannah Montana x Maybelline pop-ups, glam stations and photo ops turned fans into pop stars in Los Angeles and New York.Photo: Courtesy of Disney This feature is sponsored by Gladiator Productions, a unique kind of production company igniting magic in the arena of live events, entertainment, and experience. We consistently partner with our clients by providing high-touch service through every step of the production process.

The streaming service continues to engage fans with inventive consumer experiences tied to their favorite shows. Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 29, 2026 Peacock brought bumper-to-bumper chaos to Comic-Con with the Twisted Metal Bumper Battle, an immersive experience inspired by the high-octane series.

Michele Laufik,Senior Contributing Editor June 29, 2026 The streamer launched a global red balloon takeover featuring stunts in major cities around the world including New York.Photo: Courtesy of HBO Max This feature is sponsored by Gladiator Productions, a unique kind of production company igniting magic in the arena of live events, entertainment, and experience. We consistently partner with our clients by providing high-touch service through every step of the production process.