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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.

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11 Event Trends to Watch in 2022

With growing uncertainty surrounding events, it helps to stay ahead of the game as you plan for the new year. Here, we explore a summary of the top 11 trends for the events industry in 2022.
Miguel Neves | 3 years ago
Industry News

Bizzabo Acquires TeeVid to Double Down on Video Production

Bizzabo has acquired TeeVid, a little-known Israeli video production startup, to power its brand new video production suite. Video production is a top priority for all major virtual and hybrid event platforms, yet Bizzabo claims its approach is different.
Miguel Neves | 3 years ago
Industry News

What Lies Beyond the Peak for Virtual Events

While the pandemic forced users across the globe to flock to virtual events, the peculiar context motivating this massive influx of revenue has left virtual event tech vendors struggling as the need for virtual declines. As a result, establishing realistic business expectations for 2022 and beyond is an entirely new and unpredictable challenge.
Miguel Neves | 4 years ago
Industry News

What Eventbrite's Latest Results Say About the Future of the Event Industry

Eventbrite continues to operate at a net loss. However, its financial outlook has significantly improved. Despite the latest Covid-related cancelations the company is confident that its strong execution and improved operating model will enable it to progress toward profitability.
Miguel Neves | 4 years ago
Industry News

Hopin Raises New $450 Million Round of Funding

Virtual event unicorn Hopin has announced a fresh investment of $450 million in Series D funding. Hopin has now raised more than $1 billion since February 2020. The company is now valued at a breathtaking $7.75 billion.
Miguel Neves | 4 years ago
Industry News

Cvent Going Public in $5 Billion Deal

Cvent has agreed to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. The deal values Cvent at more than $5 billion, including debt, and means Cvent will once again be a public company.
Miguel Neves | 4 years ago