May 12, 2023
The hottest buzzword in event tech is AI. Most event tech companies are now actively using AI and are keen to showcase its benefits.
Mind-expanding content, actionable insights, and invaluable networking make Skift Global Forum a must-attend event. This year, for the first time, all this and more will be offered to the business events industry with the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.
This guide showcases how organizations address the world’s greatest social, environmental, and economic challenges. It features inspirational case studies and practical guidance on how to support ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity by 2030. (Sponsored by Destination Canada)
With the inaugural Skift Meetings Awards set to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers in 2023, we highlight the foundations of submitting an award-winning entry.
Changing the dates of a city-wide congress sounds like a planner's worst nightmare. Try doing it twice.
This guide demonstrates how leveraging a destination’s assets, intellectual capital, networks, and infrastructure can go a long way to making sure an event creates a strong return on investment. (Produced in partnership with Business Events Sydney)
Wearables and smart badging technology are coming back. New solutions have the potential to support a seamless attendee experience while providing organizers with valuable data.
The tipping dilemma is more complicated than ever as norms around who and how much to tip shift. Although there are no steadfast rules, there are things to remember.
The ICCA Association Database is getting a major upgrade via a partnership with Simpleview. It promises to make life easier for destinations keen to bid on international association meetings.
As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection.
Calculating the value of event matchmaking is top of mind for both event organizers and exhibitors. Grip's pre-scheduled meetings revenue calculator provides an estimate of just how much profit event organizers could generate.
Washington, DC is cementing its position as a leading meeting destination with its state-of-the-art convention center, some of the country's most unique venues, a thoughtfully redeveloped waterfront, and one of the best sustainability and DEI records around. Learn how the city — and Destination DC — can help elevate your next event. (Produced in partnership with Destination DC)
With today’s focus on environmental and social impact, there is an increased expectation for the business events industry to share results. Eventbrite has done just that, releasing its inaugural corporate responsibility report featuring some bright spots and opportunities to improve.
Meeting Professionals International's flagship event is heading to Riviera Maya, Mexico, in June. But, after several violent clashes involving drug cartels, some meeting professionals are asking if it is safe.
Milwaukee is building on its strengths as a top meeting destination through a massive extension of its Wisconsin Center. Find out what the updates mean for event planners, and how attendees can take advantage of the city's many attractions after the official agenda wraps up. (Produced in partnership with VISIT Milwaukee)
The Events Industry Council’s CMP Advance is a conference built by CMPs for CMPs. While it has evolved during its four-year pause, it remains focused on connection and hands-on learning experiences.
Juice-jacking, a cyberattack where hackers steal personal information from devices while charging in public places, is a genuine concern. Explore how you can help keep your attendees' data safe.
Authentic, memorable experiences are now a key incentive for travelers to make the trip — and event attendees are no exception. As Detroit's legendary musical heritage demonstrates, a rich arts and culture scene can be the key to creating memorable moments of connection for attendees and travelers alike. (Produced in partnership with Visit Detroit)
Platform by JBF is a new state-of-the-art show kitchen and event space on New York City’s Pier 57, an industrial site completely reimagined to the delight of meeting planners.
AI-powered editing tools can now repurpose event videos to create channel-specific content at scale. The latest platforms promise to save resources and deliver video content that delivers tangible results.
As the booming event industry struggles with labor shortages, new commission automation technology is arriving just in time for savvy planners to make more money with less work. (Produced in partnership with Onyx CenterSource)
Trust in the business world has eroded to unprecedented levels. One of the only areas it has increased is face-to-face events.
Sharing a venue with a polarizing group or a rival corporation can cause all sorts of issues. But how can planners avoid it?
Fresh ideas are essential for keeping attendees truly engaged. What so-called "rules" are made to be broken? Here are five meeting myths that may be holding back your full creative potential. (Produced in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism)
Turning event session recordings into engaging on-demand video content should not be an afterthought. The right strategy and sufficient resources must be in place long before the doors open.
Skift Meetings Podcast
Until six years ago, no association represented the LGBT community of meeting professionals. That all changed when David Jefferys founded LGBT Meeting Professionals Association.
Luke Bilton, co-founder of Life Science Networks, in a conversation about community, content, and connections.
Flanders is a leader in research and development on circularity. In this conversation, we explore the circular economy with Brecht Putman, senior association manager, North America at VISITFLANDERS and Karl Vrancken, research manager, circular economy at VITO.
Ren Akinci is executive vice president, people and culture officer at Emerald. Her passion lies with making diversity, inclusion, and equity an intentional focus for companies.