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.

Skift Meetings Podcast

Speaking the Language of the C-Suite

David Kliman, owner of The Kliman Group and co-founder of Event Leaders Exchange, on belonging, neurodiversity, strategic meetings program consolidation, and the power of speaking the language of business.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way

Julie Coker, CEO and President of the San Diego Tourism Authority, discusses community; mentorship; destination boycotts; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Proving the Value of Meetings to the Wider Business World

MPI CEO Paul Van Deventer discusses proving the value of meetings, taking risks so planners don't have to, the open-ended future of MPI, and MPI's upcoming European Meetings and Events Conference

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Understanding Attendee Behaviors

Panos Moutafis, co-founder and CEO of Zenus, discusses the value of understanding attendee behaviors and shares the benefits of the company's unique AI-powered platform aimed at business events and retail.

Zenus + Skift Meetings | 3 years ago

Incentive Travel

Incentives, Trends and Personal Missions

Annette Gregg, CEO at SITE discusses once-in-a-lifetime experiences, trends in incentive travel, female leadership and personal missions.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Event Design

Meetings by Design

Having designed meetings since 1992, Eric de Groot is uniquely experienced in creating human gatherings. He believes that a collaborative approach is needed to create meetings that change behaviors and drive businesses forward.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

The Evolution of Instant Booking Solutions

Marriott International is the first brand to have direct integration with Groups360’s instant group booking solution for both guest rooms and meeting spaces.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

Elevating the Business Events Industry Starts With Advocacy

Tommy Goodwin, vice president, Government Affairs for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, discusses the value and power of advocacy for the meetings industry.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

The Evolution of the Exhibition Industry

UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago

Skift Meetings Podcast

New Audience Priorities

Gathering audience data is key to understanding the priorities of meeting attendees. Through analyzing and interpreting both sentiment and behavior data we can improve the way meetings are designed.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 3 years ago