Announcements

Through Skift Meetings’ Announcements we unveil key details about upcoming conferences, networking experiences, and thought-leadership forums designed for the meetings industry.

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Whether it’s the unveiling of a flagship event, a new initiative to push the industry forward, or a recap of an unforgettable gathering, this is your go-to source for staying informed.

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5 Trends Driving the Future of Business Events in 2025

Budgets are tighter, audiences are more diverse, and the old event playbook is cracking under pressure. Skift Meetings Forum tackles the real-world shifts redefining how event pros plan, prove value, and make destination decisions.

Kanchi Jain | 10 months ago

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Introducing Keynote Listeners: Elevating Voices and Ideas at Skift Meetings Forum

Keynote Listeners debut at Skift Meetings Forum 2025 to spark deeper dialogue, spotlight emerging ideas, and carry the industry’s most important conversations far beyond the stage.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 11 months ago

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Who Attends Skift Meetings Forum (And Why You Should Too)

Skift Meetings Forum has firmly established itself as a premier event for senior planners and event industry leaders who are driving change and shaping the future of global meetings. If…

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 12 months ago

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Skift Meetings Forum Returns to NYC With a Sharper Lens on Event Strategy

This is where real event strategy happens. Skift Meetings Forum returns this September, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that refuses to stand still.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 1 year ago

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Stand Out in the Meetings & Events Space: Your Guide to the Skift IDEA Awards

Did you know this year’s Skift IDEA Awards will celebrate the Meetings & Events Industry across four categories? Here’s your step-by-step guide to make sure your submissions stand out from the crowd.

Adam Stacey | 1 year ago

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Skift Meetings Releases Essential Guide to New Meeting and Incentive Venues in 2025

Planners don’t need more noise. They need smarter signals. Here are 135 new venues that actually matter.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Skift Meetings - AI & the Future of Events

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Skift Meetings to Host Virtual Summit on AI & the Future of Events

Skift Meetings is gathering the industry's AI pioneers to show you what's possible – and what's next.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

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Introducing the Next Era for Skift Meetings Awards

Exciting news! Skift Meetings Awards will now form part of the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards, making the program bigger and better than ever. Apply early to secure the best entry rate.

Adam Stacey | 1 year ago

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Continue Learning and Growing With Skift Meetings

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?

Barbara Scofidio | 1 year ago

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Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Skift Meetings Forum is back with a bold, unfiltered look at the future of meetings. Here’s why it’s the year's must-attend event for meeting professionals.

Miguel Neves | 2 years ago