Industry News
Opus Agency Looks to Asia Pacific for Growth With The CWK Acquisition
Opus Group is making a major bet on the APAC region’s thirst for live events with the acquisition of The CWK.
Miguel Neves
Miguel is Skift Meetings’ Editor-in-Chief and likes to describe himself as a, "curious creator and caring curator of computerized content and a conscious connector of charismatic characters". He lives and breathes the event tech sector and is deeply engaged in the global online community of event professionals. Miguel is a Portuguese soul who built a career in the UK and is now raising a young family in southern Denmark.
Sustainability
MCI's Green Push: Rethinking Event Sourcing
MCI's sustainability push could disrupt site sourcing. Its bespoke, standardized metrics call for transparency, and may set the tone for industry-wide change.
Technology
AI Voice Agent Aims to Streamline Hotel Meeting Sales
While others chase instant booking, Hivr's AI voice agent is tackling a current pain point in booking meetings: endless back-and-forth emails and calls.
Trends and Insights
Exhibition Industry Projects Strong Growth Through 2025
The exhibition industry is expecting an almost 20% increase in revenue for 2025. Driving the bulk of the growth are emerging markets, and almost half of exhibition companies worldwide are looking to expand their workforce.
Announcements
Skift Meetings to Host Virtual Summit on AI & the Future of Events
Skift Meetings is gathering the industry's AI pioneers to show you what's possible – and what's next.
Diversity and Inclusion
New All-Female Leadership Takes Helm at SoolNua
After three decades of industry bromance, Patrick Delaney and Pádraic Gilligan are letting go of the steering wheel at SoolNua, handing the keys to an all-female leadership duo.
Technology
Apple Launches Digital Invitation App with Built-in Event Management Features
Apple's newest app is exactly what you'd expect from the tech giant: pretty, practical, and polished. It may also change the way event apps look and feel going forward.
Industry News
Event Tech News Roundup – January 2025
January kicked off 2025 with a flurry of strategic moves in event tech, from major acquisitions in group dining and virtual events to AI-powered product launches.
Industry News
Bizly Acquires Kapow to Expand Group Dining Capabilities
Bizly has made a strategic acquisition that adds group dining to its vision of becoming the leading global platform for booking events of all types.
Industry News
Certified Meeting Professional Program Gets Major Update, New Exam Coming in August
The CMP, the events industry's most recognized certification is getting a makeover. For the first time since 2017, the Events Industry Council is rolling out significant changes to its Certified Meeting Professional International Standards.