Event Management

Successful event management requires a mix of creativity, strategic planning, and flawless execution. Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or just starting out, our expert-driven insights will help you elevate your skills and stay ahead in the fast-evolving meetings and events industry.

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In this section, you’ll find actionable tips, best practices, and real-world strategies to help you:

Plan and execute seamless events – from small corporate meetings to large-scale conferences.
Improve attendee engagement and experience with innovative event design.
Master budgeting, logistics, and vendor management for maximum efficiency.
Leverage event technology to streamline planning and execution.
Learn from industry leaders through case studies, expert interviews, and trend reports.

At Skift Meetings, we bring you insights from the world’s top event planners, specialists, and thought leaders. Whether your goal is to enhance your skills, grow your career, or create unforgettable events, we’ve got the resources to help you succeed.

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Event Management

The Virtual Event Tech Guide 2020 [Free Report]

Covid-19 has changed the event tech landscape forever. Until 2020, a trend of event tech mergers and acquisitions saw the rise of monolithic one-stop shops and the event tech industry became harder and harder to penetrate. Now, virtual events have created a new vertical, and the horizon is filled with new players.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 6 years ago

Event Management

Event Technology As We Know It Is Over: Here’s What’s Next

Eventtech never kept its promise to change events forever. Now that events are only happening online, we are witnessing a seismic market shake-up. What does the future look like?

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago

Event Management

Event Tech Aventri Will Deploy New Funding to Drive Innovations in Virtual Events

Aventri closes a successful round of strategic fundraising to expand its virtual and hybrid event offering, proving that even event tech giants are nimble enough to pivot in response to Covid-19.

Dylan Monorchio | 6 years ago

Event Management

Before, During and After: Planning Live Events in a Pandemic

With states and countries starting to open back up, it's time to start thinking about the future of in-person events and what those will look like. This guide will help you begin that process and start organizing physical events post-lockdown.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

Is Profit Possible for Live Events With Social Distancing?

New social distancing requirements for live events inevitably generate higher costs while impairing revenue. Will the first live events even be financially viable? Planners will need to find ways to mitigate the costs, maximize the reach, and boost revenue.

Veronique Colombani | 6 years ago

Event Management

Your Guide to Reopening Events by States and Countries [Updated]

Events are trying to reopen among the resurgence of virus cases, especially in North America. Planners around the world are dealing with a systematic mess of different approaches, sizes, and restrictions. Here is a summary of how the top countries impacted by coronavirus are reopening events.

Veronique Colombani | 6 years ago

Event Management

The Rise of Virtual Event Venues

AV companies are joining the ranks of event tech suppliers supporting the pivot to virtual with studio and production venues that enhance virtual engagement through higher production value and consulting support.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Event Management

New CEIR Report: Pandemic Caused 15 Percent Decline in Exhibition Performance in Early 2020

By now, the impact of the pandemic has reverberated throughout the events industry. CEIR has been tallying the hits and losses for the US, and the first quarter results are in: devastation confirmed. Here’s what you need to know.

Dylan Monorchio | 6 years ago

Event Management

Do Temperature Checks Really Make Your Event Safe?

Thermal testing to screen people for a Covid-19 infection has been employed by many large companies to scan their employees before they enter the building. Could it be the answer to event organizers’ prayers or is it just a placebo safety measure?

Veronique Colombani | 6 years ago

Event Management

Black Event Industry Leaders Call for Action

The event industry is suffering from inaction and a lack of representation. We spoke to four black leaders and they gave us a plan to change that.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago