Welcome to the new XP Land. We’ve been counting down the days until we could share what we’ve been manifesting over the last few months. But first, a short history: XP Land was born in early 2021 as a resource for the experiential industry. At the time, we were all confused about the present, uncertain of the future and desperately seeking community. To combat those fears — or at least validate them — XP Land launched as a news source and weekly newsletter, detailing all of the latest trends in virtual events, interviewing experiential leaders locked inside and planning for how to safely gather again. With the publication of each article and newsletter, we stayed connected to our community, provided some hope and inspiration, and began to recognize an obvious gap. Sure, there is content out in the world about events — but not nearly enough talking about emerging industry trends or spotlighting the creative geniuses who dream up extraordinary experiences and bring them to life. Just as the world evolved, so has XP Land. Earlier this year, our editorial team of seasoned experiential leaders alongside a council of 16 renowned peers from across the industry came together with a...