Prague Congress Centre Expands to Bid for Larger Events
The Czech capital is investing $65 million to solve a problem many cities face: turning away lucrative large events due to lack of meeting space.
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.
What’s Behind Forrester’s Pivot to Smaller Events
The research firm is betting big on shorter, more intimate forums to reverse a 57% decline in event revenue over three years.
SXSW London Panelists Blocked from Entering UK, Blame Israel Stance
The UK's electronic travel authorization has become a speaker vetting tool — and SXSW London just found out the hard way. Event organizers booking outspoken political voices for UK stages now have a new line item in their risk checklist.
How Events Are Coping With Geopolitical Crosscurrents
From public announcements to quiet corridor conversations, IMEX Frankfurt 2026 revealed the complex impact of geopolitics on global events.
Lisbon Tops ICCA’s Association Meeting Rankings
Lisbon's success story as a leisure destination is now also reflected in the latest ICCA association meeting rankings.
Cvent’s 2026 Top Meeting Destinations and Hotels
Planners sourcing on Cvent stuck to their guns on destination selection. On the hotel front, Cvent’s criteria shift now rewards hotels that bid the most, resulting in significant ranking shifts.
Can a Small City Handle a Big Conference? Maastricht Puts Itself to the Test
The European Stroke Organisation has hosted its last five conferences in Helsinki, Basel, Munich, Lyon and Milan. This week it’s gathering somewhere much smaller — and harder to reach.
Rooming Lists Get an AI Makeover
Managing rooming lists is the "most hated job in hotels" because much of the manual workflow involved hasn't meaningfully changed in years. Hivr and Radisson are using AI to go after a problem most others have ignored.
Event Tech & AI News Roundup - May 2026
The event tech market is shrinking even as its capabilities expand, with every AI integration raising the bar for what planners expect out of the tools.
Digital Rights Group Cancels Africa Summit After Apparent Chinese Pressure
The last-minute cancellation of RightsCon wasn't a procedural hiccup — it was political capitulation to foreign pressure. Organizers chose Zambia precisely for its visa-free access for 167 nationalities. It turns out a welcoming visa policy is no guarantee against foreign interference.