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Planners are being asked to do unpaid assignments as part of the interview process. Some companies then use their work without hiring them.

As the political landscape shifts, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance calls on the business events industry to get involved.

Predicting the future of the meetings industry is tough, but we do it every year. As we look back at 2024, here's our honest look at what we got right, what we got wrong, and what's still percolating.

Your 2025 guide to the meetings industry’s top events. Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and discover opportunities at the year’s must-attend events and conferences.

Timing can make or break attendance, engagement, and the overall success of a business event. Cultural observances, global elections, and seasonal breaks are dates that should be avoided.

When Anh Nguyen realized the events industry's "do-it-all-yourself" culture wasn't compatible with motherhood, she built a solution: a collaborative network of senior planners. But that's just one of her many innovative approaches to working in the meetings industry.

With a career steeped in strategic event leadership, Kastner’s focus on data-driven decision-making sets a high bar for industry leadership.

Planners need to be aware of several passport and visa changes in 2025 and to communicate them to attendees – before time runs out.

Skift Meetings evaluated 3 leaders in meeting industry recruitment – and found that each has its own unique niche.

With rising demand for immersive, large-scale holiday experiences, Convene has created a ready-made corporate holiday party solution at its Sancroft, St. Paul’s location in London.

Crafting successful events isn’t just an art but also a science driven by data. A smart event data strategy can help you optimize every stage to drive better engagement, smarter decisions, and higher ROI.

International associations are becoming more decisive about their digital strategies, but face mounting challenges around travel logistics and revenue uncertainty.