Miguel Neves Archives

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

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.

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

Technology

Event Tech Vendors Grow 4 Fold in Past Year: Here’s All 800

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

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?

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

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.

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

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?

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

Technology

IMEX America Looks to Attract New Audiences Online: Is Swapcard the Solution?

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

Technology

Unbundling Events: Why It Won't Be Easy

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

Technology

The Best Virtual Event Tech for B2B Marketing Events: New Report

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

How Can the Events Industry Forge a Gender Equal World?

The pandemic has disproportionately disadvantaged women — and especially women of color. This is also true of events, where many have lost their livelihoods. In an industry where women make up so much of the workforce, why is there such a gender imbalance at the top?

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago

Industry News

The Hottest Company in Virtual Events Just Raised Another $400 Million

Virtual events platform Hopin has announced another $400 million in funding. This takes its funding to $565 million to date with this round valuing Hopin at a staggering $5.65 billion.

Miguel Neves | 5 years ago