Articles tagged “events”

There are many decisions that go into seating charts, especially regarding C-level executives and VIPs.

Meeting planners can play a crucial role in spotting human trafficking and educating their attendees and suppliers. The key is to make it an ongoing effort – because the fight is far from over.

An events industry lobbying campaign hopes to add ‘Events Services’ to the NAICS small business classification system. Here's why it should matter to you.

Images from President Jimmy Carter’s funeral showed how the seating arrangement spurred some unlikely encounters. Your seating strategy has the power to do the same.

Did you know that Skift Meetings has a variety of downloadable reports available for free, on topics ranging from event tech to developing purpose-centered events?

Your 2025 guide to the meetings industry’s top events. Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and discover opportunities at the year’s must-attend events and conferences.

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson took place outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel where he was attending the company’s annual investor conference. Should meeting planners be on high alert?

Planners feel taken advantage of by DMC markups, while DMCs say planners don’t understand the cost of running a business. 

From urban field trips to curated dinner experiences, Fast Company Innovation Festival takes place throughout New York City and allows attendees to choose their own adventures.

There’s nothing like hanging 30 feet in the air or baking lasagna with total strangers to get people to connect – and both were activities at this year’s C2.