Event Management

Successful event management requires a mix of creativity, strategic planning, and flawless execution. Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or just starting out, our expert-driven insights will help you elevate your skills and stay ahead in the fast-evolving meetings and events industry.

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In this section, you’ll find actionable tips, best practices, and real-world strategies to help you:

Plan and execute seamless events – from small corporate meetings to large-scale conferences.
Improve attendee engagement and experience with innovative event design.
Master budgeting, logistics, and vendor management for maximum efficiency.
Leverage event technology to streamline planning and execution.
Learn from industry leaders through case studies, expert interviews, and trend reports.

At Skift Meetings, we bring you insights from the world’s top event planners, specialists, and thought leaders. Whether your goal is to enhance your skills, grow your career, or create unforgettable events, we’ve got the resources to help you succeed.

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Event Management

Parsing Rhetoric From Real Risk: Lessons From ITB's Journey to Cancellation

As countries across the world anticipate a pandemic, many in events are deferring to global health organizations to determine their fates. ITB Berlin, the latest casualty, held out long after an outbreak in neighboring Italy caused the closure of all events in affected areas across the north. What can be learned from ITB Berlin in deciding the fate of your own events?

Lauren Ward | 6 years ago

Event Management

The Sustainable Future of Events [Free Report]

A new generation of event-goers is hungry for events that are meaningful, memorable, and shareable. They want events to deliver the collaboration and face-to-face connection they can’t get online, and they want it in a personalized package.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 6 years ago

Event Management

Event Cancellations From Coronavirus Rekindle Interest in Online Events

Virtual events have become more popular in recent years due to improving tech as well as their cost-effectiveness and environmental merit. Now, with the coronavirus prompting event cancellations and travel bans worldwide, virtual events have never been more timely.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

Resilient Barcelona Looks to Put Mobile World Congress Blow Behind It as Host to Tech Spirit Barcelona

With Mobile World Congress officially cancelled as of February 12th, a new event, Tech Spirit Barcelona, has risen in its wake. Here's how Barcelona’s tech community mobilized to deliver the event in a matter of days.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 6 years ago

Event Management

Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks

Growing rapidly, the number of reported COVID-19 cases has now reached over 75,000 worldwide — and event planners have even more cause for concern than the general public.

Angela Tupper | 6 years ago

Event Management

9 Practical Tips for Staying on Trend in 2020

If you want to join the ranks of event planners evolving into event strategists, you’ll need to understand all the trends and best practices defining the future of the industry.

Venetian + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago

Event Management

Coronavirus Concerns That Prompted Mobile World Congress Cancellation Signal Worldwide Events Impact

The Mobile World Congress, one of the biggest tech events of the year attracting 100,000 attendees and over 28,000 exhibitors – many from China – has cancelled this year's event due to mounting concerns over the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This marks the highest profile example yet of the impact to events.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Can Event Planners Really Fight Against Human Trafficking?

The US State Department estimates that a staggering 24.9 million people are currently trafficked across the globe, both for labor and sex. To understand the role event professionals have in fighting human trafficking, it's important to recognize how events exacerbate demand.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Do Events Really Include LGBTQ+ Attendees?

While the events industry has made some progress in terms of diversity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community, many events lack initiative and many areas are not as progressive. Are events really inclusive? Let's find out.

Angela Tupper | 6 years ago

Event Management

5 Scenarios of the Coronavirus Impact on Events

The coronavirus is a growing global public health threat that will have ramifications throughout the events industry. Here's how it could impact upcoming events and what planners can do to mitigate risks.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago