--- title: Conference Spend Analysis | Event Forensics™ | PSG Events description: Compare conference spend, contracts and results year over year. Event Forensics™ helps your team plan budgets, negotiate suppliers and retain event knowledge. image: https://psg-events.com/hubfs/psg-events-logo-july-2026.svg --- [Skip to content](https://psg-events.com/event-forensics#main-content) [![PSG Events](https://psg-events.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/psg-events-theme/images/psg-events-header-logo-main.svg)](https://psg-events.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://psg-events.com) - [Services](https://psg-events.com/services) - [International Events Portfolio Management](https://psg-events.com/international-meetings-management) - [Event Forensics](https://psg-events.com/event-forensics) - [Conference Planning](https://psg-events.com/conference-operations-experts) - [Conference AV Services](https://psg-events.com/conference-led-av-production) - [About Us](https://psg-events.com/about-us) - [Blog](https://psg-events.com/blog) - [Client Results](https://www.psg-events.com/client-results) - [Client Results - Global Meetings Portfolio for Life Sciences Client](https://psg-events.com/client-results/global-meetings-management) - [Client Results - Event Forensics for National Association](https://psg-events.com/client-results/national-association-event-forensics) - [Client Results - California Roadshow](https://psg-events.com/client-results/hea-california-roadshow) - [Client Results - Biotech Conference in Australia](https://psg-events.com/australian-biotech-conference-case-study) - [Client Results - Longevity Summit in Austin](https://psg-events.com/client-results/vibrant-longevity-summit) - [Client Results - SXSW and A4M](https://psg-events.com/a4m-sxsw-event-case-study) - [Client Results - Sourcing Strategy for Global HVAC Company](https://psg-events.com/client-results/global-hvac-event-portfolio) - [Contact Us](https://psg-events.com/contact-us) [Start a Conversation](https://psg-events.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Menu Conference spend analysis · Event analytics · Year-over-year intelligence ↘ PSG Events · Conference specialists # Conference Spend Analysis with Event Forensics™ Event Forensics™ is PSG Events' ongoing conference analysis service. It connects spending, contracts, operations, attendee data and sponsor results across events. You get a clearer view of cost changes and recurring patterns to inform future budgets, supplier negotiations and conference plans. [Talk to an Event Forensics™ expert →](https://psg-events.com/event-forensics#contact) [View the Event Forensics™ Case Study](https://psg-events.com/client-results/national-association-event-forensics?hsLang=en) ![PSG Events advisors reviewing conference plans and financial data](https://psg-events.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/psg-events-theme/images/landing-forensics-photo.png) Each completed conference adds new evidence. Year-over-year trends and patterns support better decisions before the next budget, contract, or conference. PSG Events 01 · Initial baseline One to three conferences 02 · Ongoing updates After each conference 03 · Connected conference record Year over year ## Hear from our client > “The Event Forensics tool allows me to track my budget, see year-to-year trends, and provide key information to leadership more efficiently. It shows the total spend of my event and helps me negotiate better terms and concessions for future events.” Christine P.Director of Meetings and Conferences, National Association (01) Ongoing conference intelligence ## What is Event Forensics™? Event Forensics™ is a maintained, year-over-year analysis of conference performance. It is not a one-time financial review. PSG Events first establishes a baseline from completed conference data. Then we add new results after each conference is reconciled . The service connects conference spend with operations, attendee experience, and sponsor results. It also preserves knowledge between planning cycles and team changes. Over time, trends and patterns become more reliable. They show what remains consistent, what changes, and which questions require further review. Your team uses this record to future-proof conferences and improve each planning cycle. 1. 01 Compare conference results year over year 2. 02 Identify trends, patterns, and important changes 3. 03 Improve each future decision with evidence (02) How Event Forensics™ works ## Start with a baseline. Build the record after every conference. PSG Events organizes completed conference data into one connected record. We collaborate with your team in identifying trends, patterns and important changes. The record grows after each conference. 1. 01 ### Establish the data center You send us data from one to three completed conferences. Useful files include contracts, invoices, BEOs, room block reports, registration data, budgets, attendee data, and sponsor results. 2. 02 ### Maintain the year-over-year comparison Add results after each future conference. PSG Events compares the new data with the baseline and tests whether previous trends continue or change. 3. 03 ### Apply findings and new questions Review the findings before the next planning cycle. Use the evidence during budgeting, RFP development, contract negotiation, supplier selection, and operational planning. (03) What Event Forensics™ delivers ## A stronger decision system for every conference 01 ### Year-over-year visibility See how conference spending, operations, attendance, and results change over time. 02 ### Financial and operational intelligence Compare financial and operational results in one connected view. Review vendors, room blocks, F&B, AV, labor, attendance, and sponsor results. 03 ### Organizational continuity Maintain a conference record that supports continuity between planning cycles and team changes. 04 ### Better future decisions Use historical evidence before the next RFP, contract, budget, supplier decision, or conference plan. (04) Built for - 01Marketing leaders - 02Event and conference teams - 03Procurement teams - 04Finance stakeholders - 05Association leadership - 06Executive sponsors (05) Questions that improve the next conference ## Trends and patterns create better questions. 1. 01 ### Why did cost per attendee change? 2. 02 ### Which contract terms produced repeatable value? 3. 03 ### Which cost increases supported attendee or sponsor results? 4. 04 ### How did room block performance affect total conference spending? 5. 05 ### How did F&B, AV, and labor decisions affect operations? 6. 06 ### Which attendee and sponsor results improved year over year? 7. 07 ### Which decisions should the team maintain, change, or test? (06) Frequently asked questions ## Clear answers to common planning questions. 01**Is Event Forensics™ a one-time conference audit?***+* No. The first analysis establishes a baseline. PSG Events then updates the analysis after each future conference. This process creates a maintained year-over-year conference record. 02**What is year-over-year conference analysis?***+* Year-over-year conference analysis compares financial, operational, attendee, and sponsor results across multiple conferences. The comparison identifies trends, patterns, and important changes. 03**How does PSG Events protect confidential contracts and data?***+* PSG Events can sign an NDA before you share documents. PSG Events reviews files in a secure environment. We can delete files on request after the analysis. 04**What files does PSG Events need for a conference spend analysis?***+* Useful files include contracts, budgets, invoices, BEOs, room block reports, registration counts, attendee data, and sponsor information. The files do not need perfect organization. 05**How many conferences do we need to begin?***+* You can begin with one completed conference. Two or three conferences provide a stronger initial comparison. Each future conference adds more evidence to the analysis. 06**How does Event Forensics™ future-proof conferences?***+* Event Forensics™ maintains a record of conference decisions and results. Your team can use this evidence during future budgets, contracts, negotiations, and planning cycles. 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