Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many meetings still focus on creating audiences rather than community. And not just at meetings. Damon Kiesow , @dkiesow@social.kiesow.net, Mastodon toot on Nov 06, 2022, 10:37 Kiesow concisely sums up why the news business and the meeting industry concentrate on audience rather than community.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Most of the event industry and our clients continue to assume that if you can make the meeting bigger it’s a good thing. The massive disruption of in-person events since March 2020 has shaken our industry to the core. Online and hybrid meetings have seen less drastic reductions. It ain’t necessarily so.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Skift Take: This members-only social club has built a thriving business catering to top-tier meetings and events. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from senior vice president of convention sales and strategies at New Orleans & Company, Stephanie Turner, and chief commercial officer of the New Orleans Ernest N. New Orleans & Company Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MARCH 13, 2024

Skift Take: Already the largest events operator in Macau, Sands is extending its offering with an upgraded 15,000-seat arena. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Discover the final results and meet the 2023 winners! Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JULY 31, 2023

Skift Take: The Skift Meetings Awards have been designed to celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Meet the 2023 shortlist now. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Coastal destinations offer the perfect blend of business and leisure for an enhanced event experience, as exemplified by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods, a coastal area in Southwest Florida ready to take your meetings and events to the next level.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: In the meetings and events industry, excellence stands out. With the Skift Meetings Awards now accepting entries for the 2024 program, this is your chance to celebrate your achievements. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a meeting industry new normal. We want to believe that, at some point, in-person meetings like the ones we’ve held for decades will return. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible.

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MARCH 5, 2024

Skift Take: Entries are now open for the 2024 edition of the Skift Meetings Awards, celebrating the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Adam Stacey Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Apply by April 30, 2024 to secure the best entry rate.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Skift Take: Using artificial intelligence to plan events is no longer a dream, it's a reality. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Meetings planners converge to share their experiences April 11th, 2024, marks the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) where meeting professionals all over the world will be able to share and learn from each other about the importance of the meetings industry on a global scale.

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Event Farm

MARCH 10, 2022

At Event Farm, it’s been our mission to help the events industry bring live events back safely. Throughout the past year, we’ve been working tirelessly to rebuild the events industry by providing event organizers with solutions to execute safe events that instill confidence and drive attendee turnout.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Attendees with disabilities face far more accessibility issues than what’s covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sage Inclusion plans to roll out a certification process to ensure inclusivity for all.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: The "Skift Meetings Megatrends 2024" report serves as an indispensable roadmap for meeting professionals seeking to craft strategic, impactful events that resonate with the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2024

In this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings sits down with Janette Roush, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital for New York City Tourism & Conventions, and Sindhu Srivastava, CEO of We Crush Events and MeaningfulData, to explore the potential of AI in the events industry.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Skift Take: This members-only social club has built a thriving business catering to top-tier meetings and events. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 2, 2024

Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds. Visit Detroit Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Detroit has a solid reputation as the center of the U.S.

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MARCH 4, 2024

How to effectively bringing health and happenings together Everyone seems to be looking for health and wellness tips to improve event attendee experiences. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Meeting planners have the option to settle for pre-packaged events to make their lives easier. Or they can collaborate with destinations on unique event themes that create unforgettable, lasting memories. Bermuda Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. That leaves companies hesitant to plan too far ahead or even fully staff their event teams.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Skift Take: It's time to reevaluate the best destinations and properties for your events. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Knowing what's new around the world is sure to give you plenty of new ideas.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Skift Take: What turns a good event into a transformative experience? We showcased some of the best events of 2023 at our virtual summit and asked event professionals in attendance about what they’re doing to change their own approaches to building a community. Walton County Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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APRIL 4, 2024

Skift Take: The number of potential dates to host meetings and conferences has shrunk making it difficult for budget-conscious groups to compete for peak days. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings In addition, there are compression issues for space that groups must contend with.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Skift Take: America’s Playground is moving beyond leisure tourism to become a modern home for meetings and events based on the values of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Discover why its combination of business, play, and regenerative thinking is attracting event planners in 2024 and beyond.

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APRIL 25, 2024

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West. At the time, St.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection, an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree […] Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Skift Take: The future is here: Plug-and-play hologram technology is now accessible for meetings and events. To find out more about how it works and why it stands to revolutionize the audience experience, Skift Meetings sat down with ARHT Media, a leading supplier of hologram technology.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Skift Take: If your meetings are not inclusive and attendees don't feel respected, valued, or emotionally safe, they may disengage. Bea Boccalandro Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Diversity, for diversity's sake, is not enough. —

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Skift Take: As Skift Meetings has been reporting all summer, events have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. However, Knowland, a data and hospitality technology company that tracks meetings and events volume is optimistic that the industry will be back to 100 percent by the end of 2023.

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MARCH 26, 2024

One emerging speakers bureau is crafting bespoke sessions to meet client objectives. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Keynote speakers with expertise in artificial intelligence are in high demand as organizations embrace the new technology.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2024

Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? of meeting and event space. of meeting and event space span the building’s 22 nd and 23 rd floors. But it doesn’t forget refinement either.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Skift Take: A proliferation of internal meetings and customer advisory boards will help the meetings industry continue to grow next year. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Skift Take: The Event Manager Podcast produced by Skift Meetings hosts a wide array of industry leaders who share their insights into embracing the strategies that drive success while addressing the issues that shape the ever changing events landscape. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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