What Happens When AI Tries to Network for You
Gamescom's AI tried to play matchmaker, but attendees weren't ready for a bot to book their meetings without asking.
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.
Event Organizers Can Now Swap Attendee Info to Boost Marketing Reach
Vendelux is offering event organizers a free way to expand their targeted marketing outreach data, provided they share their own data in exchange.
Meeting Planners Get a New Exam: What Changes in the CMP Certification
The CMP certification just completed a major overhaul. Here's what planners need to know about the updated CMP exam.
GainingEdge Ends Leadership Gap With Jakobsen Hire
After more than a year of interim leadership, GainingEdge has named its next CEO.
Event Tech News Roundup: August 2025
Thought free drinks and name tags were the pinnacle of event networking? AI and data are set to upend your playbook. Read on to see how.
7 Red Flags to Avoid in Event Tech
Event tech vendors often make big promises. Here are seven warning signs that separate reliable partners from problematic providers, and how to spot them before signing contracts.
Event Tech News Roundup: June 2025
As AI sweeps across the event tech landscape, June’s developments show a sector racing to redefine value through smarter tools, deeper data, and strategic consolidation. The real winners? Planners who can keep pace with the change.
Claus Raasted
Claus Raasted wants to disrupt the default settings of the meetings industry — one bold, low-stakes experiment at a time. His legacy goal? Make the world a little less afraid, and a lot more willing to try something new.
Events Industry Recovery Hits Geopolitical Headwinds
The industry is facing its first non-pandemic resilience test. The numbers aren't terrible, but they're a wake-up call for an industry that's gotten too comfortable with its comeback narrative.
Cvent’s AI Makeover Targets Planners, Hotels, and the Future of Sourcing
The launch of CventIQ represents a significant bet on AI becoming the backbone of Cvent's entire ecosystem, predictable buzzwords included.