Articles tagged “mergers”

CloserStill spent 2025 expanding in the U.S. and Europe, focused on its technology, infrastructure, and health care portfolios. Searchlight's capital is fuel for a much bigger bet on America and high-growth technology markets.

It’s a new year, but many players in the event tech sector are taking one of two familiar approaches: buy a competitor to gain customers or repackage the product with a heavy dose of 'AI-driven' automation.

What looked to be a slow year for event tech deals ramped up to a climactic finale with three major deals announced in December. Consolidation, AI upgrades and streamlined versions of all-in-one solutions were some of the trends that emerged, and promise to continue into 2026.

Predicting the biggest shifts in the events industry is never simple. Some of Skift Meetings’ predictions for 2025 did in fact reshape the industry, while others went off course or were impacted by roadblocks.

Mergers like the recent one of 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC offer economies of scale and expanded services, but smaller independents say they will never deliver the same level of authenticity and local expertise as they can.

True power in events isn’t just about scale, it’s about who sets the agenda and dares to innovate. These 15 leaders are shaping the future of global events.

Howard Givner built and sold three successful event businesses. He says events are "on borrowed time" if they ignore two areas in dire need of innovation.

In a move that bucked traditional M&A practices, Greg Hitchen publicly announced his company's acquisition plans on LinkedIn. This move proved surprisingly effective.

All you need to know about the most significant investments, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships connected to the event industry. We disclose the companies involved, the numbers, the details, and more importantly, why it matters.

Event and publishing giant Informa has big plans to expand into the marketing and financial technology verticals.