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It’s not always possible to take time after a meeting to get back to equilibrium, but many planners consider it a must. Ten event organizers share their relaxation rituals.

Oak View Group, a company that has made its mission to positively disrupt the venue management sector, is entering the Mexican market.

San Francisco is still far off from seeing a full recovery in its conferences and meetings business. Hiring a permanent CEO for its destination marketing organization is an important step.

As DEI departments face widespread downsizing and political tension, experts argue that building an inclusive company culture matters more than having a dedicated DEI department.

As the world's geopolitical landscape shifts, the meetings industry finds itself again navigating uncharted territory, making it more critical than ever to speak the language of politics.

TED’s chief program and strategy officer took center stage at Skift Meetings Forum, inspiring 250 meeting professionals to think strategically about their careers. 

With keynotes by Seth Godin and Monique Ruff-Bell and a slate of industry VIP speakers, Skift Meetings Forum succeeded in its dual mission of high-level education and networking.

Seth Godin has spent decades inspiring thousands of audiences to make change happen. At Skift Meetings Forum, he shared some strong advice for planners.

So few people in the general public understand what meeting planners do. We can’t even decide what to call ourselves. Why does meeting planning have such an identity crisis?

For the first time in its 97-year history, Freeman is being led by a woman. Janet Dell took the helm on July 1, replacing Bob Priest-Heck who retired. Here are the keys to her success.

Skift Meetings Forum provides a platform for candid, high-level conversations with meetings industry leaders and practical discussions focused on day-to-day challenges among planners.

Nth Degree, an event management and experiential marketing company, has a new investor with deep pockets— Shamrock Capital, an LA-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, and communications.