Trends

This content was created collaboratively by Travel Portland and Skift’s branded content studio, SkiftX. Many of us have a newfound deeper appreciation for the role that in-person events play in our ability to learn, connect, and grow, following almost three years of online meetings and remote work. However, the drive to meet responsibly has never been […]

This report explores seven key trends shaping how we plan, design, and execute business events in 2023 and beyond. To say it’s been a wild few years is an understatement. The meetings industry has had to adapt and innovate rapidly as the forces impacting our business continue to shift; the only certainty is uncertainty. Despite the […]

2023 is just around the corner. As we  look ahead, it’s natural to be concerned about the challenges we might face. With so many forces currently at play, identifying those potential challenges  is only half the battle. We also must find ways to prepare for those changes. Some of the unknowns we face are caused […]

Over the last two-and-a-half years, we’ve regularly gathered data on the state of the industry. Analyzing primary data was particularly important at the peak of the COVID pandemic as it enabled us to assess the impact of COVID and look closely at how the industry was coping. As we continue to move out of COVID […]

Join MeetingPlay + Aventri & Opus Agency as they dig into data, showcase the trends, and immerse event professionals into what’s emerging and what’s next in attendee behaviors, events, and shared experiences. From their latest attendee-led insights through fast-moving examples, they will keep the session shifting throughout discovery, discussion, and realization.

It’s more important than ever for event professionals to stay ahead of the game. By analyzing and interpreting fresh data we can determine the most important trends for 2022.