Industry News

The events industry is always evolving, and keeping up with the latest news is essential for staying competitive. Whether it’s new trends, product launches, fresh data insights, or updates on key players in the industry, Skift Meetings brings you the most relevant news to keep you informed.

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In this section, you’ll find:

Breaking news on the latest developments in the event world.
Industry reports and analysis to help you understand emerging trends.
Updates on key players, innovations, and big events shaping the market.
Interviews with industry leaders offering insights on the future of events.

From major industry milestones to shifts in event strategies, we bring you everything you need to stay ahead in this fast-paced field.

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Industry News

How Destinations Are Reinventing Themselves Through Virtual Event Platforms

While most of the events industry has rushed to move online over the past few months, destinations have been hard-hit by travel restrictions and have been slower to recover. However, many are making the transition to virtual in order to revitalize their businesses.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

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Will Germany Deeming Trade Shows Essential Travel Fuel Recovery or Backlash?

Germany has deemed travel for trade shows and exhibitions "essential" as of September 15th. This is a significant development for the global events industry that may help kick-start international travel for events around the world — if it lasts.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Conference Compass Virtual Event Platform [Review]

Conference Compass is an all-in-one platform that includes mobile and web apps and offers features for virtual, hybrid, and live events. Here is our review.

Victoria Copans | 6 years ago

Cadence Event Experience Platform [Review]

Cadence’s event experience platform is an all-in-one event management software that aims to facilitate connections between attendees. Most recently, they've pivoted to focus on the virtual environment. Here is our review.

Skift Meetings Studio Team + Skift Meetings | 6 years ago

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New Research Finds that Event Speaker Panels Are Still Not Diverse

While 2020 has seen a major shift in priorities, the issue of systemic racism is front and center. The event industry must do better, and speaker selection is an easy but essential first step. We looked at 150 events to determine how diverse our speaker panels really are.

Keneisha Williams | 6 years ago

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Restream Will Use $50 Million in New Financing to Take On Virtual Events

In a sign of the times in events, Restream announced it has secured a big financing round led by Sapphire Ventures and Insight Partners. The company now aims to eat away at some of Zoom’s market share.

Julius Solaris | 6 years ago