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
Informa Turns Ambitions to Growing Through Event Data
Informa's latest financial update offers some insight into the direction of the industry. While trade shows continue to be part of the picture, there is a clear shift towards taking advantage of the valuable data collected through its B2B events and digital services.
Industry News
Cisco Acquires Socio as Event Tech Deals Now in Full Swing
Tech giant Cisco plans to buy Socio Labs, the developers of the Socio event management platform, underscoring how attractive the event tech sector is becoming as a business opportunity.
Coronavirus
What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?
Mobile technology is sure to play a critical role in our much-desired return to in-person events, yet event apps are currently not top of mind. Will they be used to help ensure a covid-safe environment? If so, can planners force all attendees to use them?
Industry News
What You Need to Know About Events Going Forward: New EventMB Research
As we mark Global Meetings Industry Day, the second in pandemic times, we take an early look at our latest State of the Event Industry survey. These are data-driven observations of where we are as an industry and what we can currently see ahead.
Event Management
Production Issues Dent Hopin’s Hopes of Dominating the Hybrid Event Market
Just under 10,000 event professionals took part in Hybrid Events: Unlocked, Hopin’s online ode to hybrid's potential, but did the event tech unicorn miss its chance to impress?
Technology