Skift Meetings Toolkit: The Go-To Resource for Event Professionals

Great events are built on strategy, innovation, and the right resources. The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events.

Start from scratch or sharpen your skills with hundreds of information-packed articles about meeting planning. All the tools you need in your everyday job, in one place, organized by category.

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Accessibility & Inclusion: Design events that are welcoming and accessible for all.
Budgeting & Cost Savings: Maximize impact while keeping costs in check.
Careers & Personal Development: Advance your career and professional skills.
Contracts & Duty of Care: Safeguard your events with smart risk management.
Event Technology: Stay ahead with the latest tools and innovations.
Ideas & Inspiration: Fresh concepts to elevate your events.
Logistics & Operations: Master the details for seamless execution.
Marketing & Promotions: Drive attendance and engagement with smart strategies.
On The Road: Travel tips tailored for event professionals.

Stay ahead with trusted expertise so you can build better meetings and events.

Ideas & Inspiration

Sustainable and Diversity Sourcing Take Meeting Impact to the Next Level

Sourcing decisions have the power to influence social change and lessen meetings’ impact on the environment. For an increasing number of planners, that’s a top priority.

Barbara Scofidio | 8 months ago

Event Logistics & Operations

What Planners Need to Know About Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is one of the most misunderstood “dietary restrictions.” It’s essential to advocate for your attendees with the condition the same way you would for those with other extreme allergies, such as peanuts or shellfish.

Barbara Scofidio | 8 months ago

Ideas & Inspiration

4 Holistic Strategies to Make Events More Sustainable

The next phase of event sustainability looks beyond eco-friendly practices to consider impacts on the environment, local economies, and community well-being.

Barbara Scofidio | 9 months ago

Careers & Personal Development

Seven Years Job Hunting: One Planner’s Tips for Staying Positive

Kim Thompson knows the value of resilience. It took her seven years to land her “dream job” at Kellogg — and through it all, she never lost hope.

Barbara Scofidio | 9 months ago

Event Marketing & Promotion

6 Ways Planners Can Get Started on TikTok

TikTok is the social media platform of choice for showcasing events using video. But plan to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the site before jumping in, or users might pass right by.

Barbara Scofidio | 9 months ago

Ideas & Inspiration

7 Ways Planners Can Use Pinterest for Inspiration

Meeting planners who overlook Pinterest are missing out on a valuable tool for discovering and curating event design ideas and inspiration.

Barbara Scofidio | 10 months ago

Ideas & Inspiration

15 Fun Games for Company Events

At the end of a long day of meetings, people just want to play. Planners can shift the vibe by adding fun, interactive games during the evening reception.

Barbara Scofidio | 10 months ago

Careers & Personal Development

One Association CEO on Elevating the Role of Planners

This association exec says planners are much more than just a final check — and often have the final say where meetings are concerned.

Barbara Scofidio | 10 months ago

Budgeting & Cost Savings

5 Ways to Cut Incentive Travel Costs Without Winners Knowing

Cost increases as a result of tariffs are hitting event budgets hard at a time when planners have already been navigating rising costs due to inflation. What can incentive planners do?

Barbara Scofidio | 10 months ago

Event Technology

10 Instagram Strategies to Build Buzz Around Your Event

With some planning and creativity, planners can turn Instagram into a powerful marketing tool for events of all kinds.

Barbara Scofidio | 10 months ago