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

Cannabis at Events: Is your Event Liable?

The legalization of cannabis in Canada and many US states has created a mainstream potential for business events. However, there are still some limitations and pitfalls to be aware of when incorporating it into events. Here's what you need to know.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

The Role of Events in Growing Association Membership [Free Report]

Growing membership is a major concern for a majority of associations, many of which are facing new competition and growing challenges in 2020. Events can be important membership drivers.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 6 years ago

Event Management

Event Industry’s Outcry as Evian Partners with Fyre Festival Planner

Andy King, an event producers of the infamous Fyre Festival, recently partnered with Evian to create limited-edition water bottles. Despite all the talk of planners taking on more strategic, senior roles in our industry, King is being rewarded for going the extra mile – in the worst possible direction.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

The Future of Events Banks on Commitment

Last week, I was at PCMA Convening Leaders, a gathering of 5300 event professionals. I spoke to a lot of industry leaders, attended sessions and experienced the event. My conclusion: only eventprofs willing to commit will succeed in 2020.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Third-party Planner Commission Cuts: Where Are We Now?

Many big hotel chains made headlines in 2018 when they decided to suddenly cut their group commission rates, affecting both event planners and their clients. Wild furor followed. Industry-wide fanfares of war.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Lawrence Coburn, Doubledutch and What’s Next

Only a handful of entrepreneurs can boast having run one of the top five fastest growing tech companies in the world.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Why Tech Giants Don’t Understand Events and How it Will Hurt them Deep

Younger generations love to use social networks at events. Social networks are in denial with subpar event products that do not gauge the power of live experiences. Are events and live interactions the future of social networks?

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

The New Rules of Attendee Engagement [Free Report]

Event professionals agree: engagement is the most crucial element of planning experiences. The way we engage attendees has changed over the past few years. New tech and new formats are raising expectations.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 6 years ago

Event Management

3 Ways Internal Events Reinforce Company Culture

Cvent + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago

Event Management

What Growing Bidder Interest in WeWork's Meetup Means for the Event Industry

Sources tell EventMB that bidding is happening for Meetup.com. What does that mean for the event industry?

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 7 years ago