Skift Meetings Podcast

The Skift Meetings Podcast is where we bring you exclusive interviews with the innovators and thought leaders shaping the future of the events industry.

Whether you're an event planner, organizer, or professional looking to stay ahead, our podcast covers everything you need to know to stay on top of the latest trends.

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With insights from some of the most influential minds in the event space, our podcast is the perfect way to keep learning, growing, and getting inspired.

Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and hear from the experts today with the Skift Meetings podcast.

Destinations

Celebrating Motor City's Resurgence

The past and present intermingle in Michigan’s largest city. Detroit is synonymous with both Motown and vehicle manufacturing. It's the US’s first and only UNESCO ‘City of Design’, and its ornate buildings are a reminder of its former prosperity.

Visit Detroit + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

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Going to Bat for Louisville

Destination management organizations have fought for years to have a seat at the table, and now they are looking to help instill change in a variety of ways.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Giving a Voice to the Meeting Industry's LGBT Community

Until six years ago, no association represented the LGBT community of meeting professionals. That all changed when David Jefferys founded LGBT Meeting Professionals Association.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

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Community Before Events

Luke Bilton, co-founder of Life Science Networks, in a conversation about community, content, and connections.

Colette Edenborough | 3 years ago

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The Circular Economy

Flanders is a leader in research and development on circularity. In this conversation, we explore the circular economy with Brecht Putman, senior association manager, North America at VISITFLANDERS and Karl Vrancken, research manager, circular economy at VITO.

VISITFLANDERS + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Advocating for Change

Ren Akinci is executive vice president, people and culture officer at Emerald. Her passion lies with making diversity, inclusion, and equity an intentional focus for companies.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Leading Vegas Style

Lisa Messina, the very first chief sales officer at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, discusses building back the convention market, women leadership, potential headwinds, and the new attractions groups have to look forward to.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Destinations

The Societal Impact of Business Events

Geneviève Leclerc, Co-Founder & CEO of #Meet4Impact, in a conversation about measuring the impact of business events.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Inspiring Women in Event Production

Anca Platon Trifan, founder, creator and CEO of Tree-Fan Events & head of Events: Demystified podcast, on increasing female representation in event production, collaborating with competitors, and the importance of physical and mental fitness.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Environmental Change May Be Uncomfortable, but It Is Necessary

Virginie de Visscher, senior director of business development at Destination Canada Business Events, on sustainability, collaboration, and turning obstacles into opportunities.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago