Podcast

On this episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, we delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the events industry while emphasizing the enduring importance of human connection.

With all the talk in the industry about integrating wellness into events, have meetings really become healthier?

In this episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, we recap the record-breaking IMEX America 2024, diving into industry trends and the innovations shaping the future of events.

Amid the overwhelming hustle of IMEX America, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. This conversation can help you make the most of the show.

Editor-in-Chief Miguel Neves and Executive Editor Andrea Doyle share their favorite moments from Skift Meetings’ annual event—and look ahead to next year.

Skift Meetings Forum provides a platform for candid, high-level conversations with meetings industry leaders and practical discussions focused on day-to-day challenges among planners.

For an event to be memorable for younger-generation attendees, it must be meaningful and authentic—not just creative.

The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.

At Skift's live events, you won’t see canned presentations, breakout sessions or five-person panels. Instead, the focus on candid C-level interviews moderated by expert editors delivers highly focused and insightful sessions.

As climate change accelerates, the events industry faces an urgent wake-up call. Shawna McKinley reveals how planners and destinations must evolve or risk being caught off guard by increasingly unpredictable weather—it’s no longer business as usual.