Reports

Skift Meetings Forum, Skift Meetings' flagship global conference focused on the business of meetings and events, has returned to New York City in September 2025 for its third year. This…

A planner’s guide to making a lasting mark on attendees, companies, communities, and the environment.

On the island of Ireland, planners don’t have to choose between city buzz and countryside calm. Its blend of culture, history, and diverse experiences aligns with attendee preferences, with research showing unique, culturally rich experiences are key drivers of successful, unforgettable meetings, events, and incentive programs.

Rethinking Rewards is packed with useful information for both incentive planners and suppliers. This exclusive report, backed by industry research and expert insights, explores how incentives are changing — and must continue to evolve — in this new landscape.

The Event Tech Almanac 2025 is your go-to resource for cutting through the noise in a complex and evolving sector. Designed for event planners, producers, and strategists, this free guide demystifies the landscape, highlights real use cases for AI, and helps you make confident tech choices backed by expert insights.

Created in partnership with IMEX, this comprehensive report showcases 135 new and upcoming hotels and venues across six continents catering to everything from large-scale events to intimate incentives, carefully curated by Skift Meetings’ editorial team to assist meeting and incentive planners seeking fresh inspiration and strategic value.

From AI-driven personalization to a laser focus on authenticity, sustainability, and mental well-being, this report reveals how the industry is transforming. 

In this report, brought to you by Business Events Sydney (BESydney) and International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) we examine what the increasing shift to a purpose-driven mindset means for designing and executing conventions, meetings, trade shows, and events.

In this report, Skift Meetings and Destination DC partnered to examine the importance of building a sustainable ecosystem for events from the perspectives of planners, attendees, and the host destination.

With insights from industry experts, strategies, and relevant case studies, this report presents a starting point for more impactful, purposeful meetings and events. It is the ideal entry point for meeting professionals who want to play a crucial role in shaping the industry's and broader society's future.