Technology
Event Tech Year-End News Roundup
From strategic partnerships to selective AI adoption, here's how event tech companies evolved their offerings in the second half of 2024.
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.
Technology
RainFocus, Cvent, SpotMe, and Bizzabo Lead Forrester's All-in-One Event Management Platforms Report
Ranking all-in-one event management platforms with many variables and permutations is no easy feat. However, Forrester tries anyway, and the results are worth a look.
Industry News
Event Tech Business Tracker
All you need to know about the most significant investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships connected to the event industry. We disclose the companies involved, the numbers, the details, and more importantly, why it matters.
Event Management
The Challenge of Non-Exhibiting Suppliers at Trade Shows
When sellers do business on a trade show floor without paying for the privilege to do so, it creates two issues: organizers miss out on revenue, and paying exhibitors feel cheated. A recent show put measures in place to stop this from happening.
Industry News
Cvent Delivers Masterclass in Gathering European Meetings Industry
Cvent has slowly but surely created a behemoth of an industry event, showing no signs of slowing down.
Event Design
Inside the Skift Meetings Innovation Lab: Top Challenges and Solutions for Planners
Addressing challenges from surging costs to untapped career progression, here’s how planners are future-proofing their strategies.
Meetings Innovators
Megan Henshall: Meetings Innovator
Rehumanizing corporate life is the new mission of Google Xi. Its founder, Megan Henshall, is Skift Meeting's first-ever Meetings Innovator.
Industry News
Excel London Acquires Business Design Centre
ADNEC just bought one of London’s most iconic event venues, changing the game for anyone planning events in the UK.
Diversity and Inclusion
Childhood Disability Meeting Recognized for Its Impact
Association meetings can be life-changing. This year’s Incredible Impacts Award highlights another association leading the way.
Industry News
Marriott Launches New Sustainability Tool for Planners
Marriott is betting that Connect Responsibly is the right tool for planners pressured to showcase tangible environmental commitments for their events.