Skift's Event Atop Cape Town's Table Mountain

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View in browser Unsubscribe Saturday February 07, 2026 Dear reader, We go behind the scenes of Skift's one-of-a-kind event on Cape Town's Table Mountain. Louisville to open a 1,000 room convention hotel. And event tech is consolidating while adding AI-automation to legacy products. Event Design   Barbara Scofidio Editor Skift What It Takes to Hold a Meeting On Top of Cape Town's Iconic Table Mountain The only way to transport everything was by cable car, the planners were not permitted to bring generators, the venue had never held a major event before — and then the rain came.    Trends Report       Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report goes beyond surface-level trends. It equips you with the critical intelligence you need to turn today's disruption into tomorrow's advantage. Sponsored by Choose Chicago, Louisville Tourism and Visit Austin. Download now News   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Envato Louisville to Get 1,000-Room Convention Hotel to Attract Bigger Meetings As large conventions increasingly demand walkable room blocks connected to convention centers, Louisville is aligning its downtown hotel inventory with planner expectations.  Events | September 22 (New York) Skift Meetings Forum 2026 Skift Meetings' flagship event will bring together event leaders for a deep-dive on how the business of events is reinventing itself. This game-changing gathering gives event professionals the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly shifting business and geopolitical landscape. More info Technology   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Unsplash / Christian Boragine Event Tech & AI News Roundup - February 2026 It's a new year, but many players in the event tech sector are taking one of two familiar approaches: buy a competitor to gain customers or repackage the product with a heavy dose of 'AI-driven' automation. Recognition Skift IDEA Awards Are you innovating in Meetings and Events? The 2026 Skift IDEA Awards are open for submissions  - Apply today and spotlight your work on a global stage! More info Popular Content Event Strategy CEOs Who Delay Booking Meetings Are Throwing Money Away Make sure your CEO is aware that the decision to hold off on booking an event will mean limited availability, lower attendance, a stressed-out staff — and big bucks.  - Barbara Scofidio   Ideas & Inspiration These 10 Types of Entertainers Will Make Attendees Feel Like They're at a Festival A fresh style of entertainment has emerged from the festival scene — one that also appeals to younger-generation attendees and is all about "Instagrammable" moments. - Barbara Scofidio   Event Design Why Planners Should Be Watching the Winter Olympics Closely Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics are deploying predictive crowd tech, digital twins, and AI-driven operations to manage the sprawling, multi-cluster footprint — a real-world template for future mega-events. - Andrea Doyle Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.

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View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday February 05, 2026 Dear reader, Event Strategy   Barbara Scofidio Editor Unsplash / Towfiqu Barbhuiy CEOs Who Delay Booking Meetings Are Throwing Money Away Make sure your CEO is aware that the decision to hold off on booking an event will mean limited availability, lower attendance, a stressed-out staff — and big bucks.    Trends Report       Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report goes beyond surface-level trends. It equips you with the critical intelligence you need to turn today's disruption into tomorrow's advantage. Sponsored by Choose Chicago, Louisville Tourism and Visit Austin. Download now Event Design   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Olympics.org Why Planners Should Be Watching the Winter Olympics Closely Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics are deploying predictive crowd tech, digital twins, and AI-driven operations to manage the sprawling, multi-cluster footprint — a real-world template for future mega-events. Events | September 22 (New York) Skift Meetings Forum 2026 Skift Meetings' flagship event will bring together event leaders for a deep-dive on how the business of events is reinventing itself. This game-changing gathering gives event professionals the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly shifting business and geopolitical landscape.   More info Ideas & Inspiration   Barbara Scofidio Editor Pogo Fred and friends Pogo Fred These 10 Types of Entertainers Will Make Attendees Feel Like They're at a Festival A fresh style of entertainment has emerged from the festival scene — one that also appeals to younger-generation attendees and is all about "Instagrammable" moments. Popular Content News Industry Associations Largely Silent on Immigration Crackdown As immigration enforcement continues in the Minneapolis area, most meetings and travel industry associations have avoided public statements. Skift Meetings reached out to 14 associations, but received responses from only four.  - Andrea Doyle   Trends & Research New Research Reveals Uneven Growth for the Global Exhibition Industry UFI's latest research highlights regional differences in business forecasts, AI adoption and the desire for refreshed trade show formats. - Miguel Neves   News Three-Way Merger Creates New End-To-End Experiential Agency Private equity is accelerating its bet on production companies and event agencies, but rather than rolling up scale alone, investors are backing platforms that promise end-to-end delivery. - Andrea Doyle Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.