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.

Industry News

Unofficial IMEX Networking App Sparks Confusion

Event tech platform Sarcon may have had good intentions when it created an unofficial networking app for industry’s biggest show, but it ended up confusing attendees and frustrating show organizers.

Miguel Neves | 3 hours ago

Podcast

Navigating IMEX America 2024: Insider Tips for a Successful Show

Amid the overwhelming hustle of IMEX America, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. This conversation can help you make the most of the show.

Miguel Neves | 10 hours ago

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Destinations

Barcelona: A Convention Powerhouse Confronting Overtourism Challenges

Barcelona Convention Bureau’s director, Christoph Tessmar, shared insights on the city’s mounting appeal and its ongoing struggles.

Miguel Neves | 16 hours ago

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Event Design

Encore CEO on Tackling AV Budget Challenges and Service Gaps

Event planners want better pricing, and service gaps are a challenge. Encore CEO Ben Erwin talked candidly at the Skift Meetings Forum about how the AV giant is addressing these issues.

Miguel Neves | 4 days ago

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Technology

AI, Acquisitions, and Adaptation: Cvent’s Strategy for Event Tech Leadership

Cvent’s blueprint goes beyond buzzwords. AI is improving efficiencies, and acquisitions are filling gaps as the company tries to stay ahead of shifting industry demands.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

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Destinations

Dubai To Invest $2.7 Billion in What Will Become the Largest Exhibition Venue in the Middle East

Dubai is looking south to expand its convention capabilities at the former site of Expo 2020.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Next-Gen FOMO: Why Actual Face Time Beats Screen Time for Gen Z

Stop planning meetings like it’s 2010. Gen Z doesn’t have the same values as Boomers, and planners who don’t evolve may find themselves out of step.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

Inspiration

28 Top Tips for IMEX America

Do yourself a favor. Check out our unofficial guide to surviving — and thriving — at IMEX America.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and Senthil Gopinath, CEO of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) on stage at Skift Meetings Forum with Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief Miguel Neves

Politics

How Geopolitics Shape the Future of the Meetings Industry

As the world's geopolitical landscape shifts, the meetings industry finds itself again navigating uncharted territory, making it more critical than ever to speak the language of politics.

Miguel Neves | 3 weeks ago

Podcast

Behind the Scenes of Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Skift Meetings Forum provides a platform for candid, high-level conversations with meetings industry leaders and practical discussions focused on day-to-day challenges among planners.

Miguel Neves | 3 weeks ago