Skift Meetings to Host Virtual Summit on AI & the Future of Events


Skift Meetings - AI & the Future of Events

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Skift Meetings is gathering the industry's AI pioneers to show you what's possible – and what's next.

Skift Meetings is hosting a new virtual summit exploring artificial intelligence's transformative role in events. The two-hour online event, scheduled for March 12, 2025, starting at 11 am ET, will bring together leading innovators and practitioners to discuss how AI is reshaping event planning, execution, and attendee engagement.

The summit features key experts, including Junanto Xu from Group NAO, Ryan Simonetti, CEO and co-founder of Convene, and Anca Platon Trifan from Meetings & Incentives Worldwide. It will cover a wide range of topics, from practical AI prompts for planners to innovative approaches to enhancing event experiences.

Key sessions include an exploration of how destinations are using AI to improve their marketing efforts, a deep dive into planning in a world of AI assistants, extending attendee engagement beyond live events, and leveraging AI to enhance the overall event experience.

The summit is designed for meeting professionals, event strategists, and decision-makers looking to stay ahead of technological advances in the industry. Whether you're already implementing AI tools in your events or exploring how to begin, the sessions will provide valuable insights for event professionals at all stages of their AI journey.

Skift Meetings editors will moderate all editorial sessions, ensuring focused, relevant discussions that address the industry's most pressing questions about AI implementation. Throughout the event, attendees can engage with speakers through live Q&A.

The virtual summit is free to attend and is worth 2 CE hours in the Domain K: Technology Integration for aspiring or renewing certified meeting professionals.

While the event will be broadcast live, registration includes on-demand access to all sessions, allowing everyone who registers to review the content at their convenience.

Click here for more information and registration.

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