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Informa is in the process of buying the owner of Money 20/20 and Cannes Lions conferences. Hyve Group is purchasing the Possible conference. What do these deals mean to the meetings and events industry?
📉 It was a tough Monday. International markets plunged. U.S. markets dropped. Many are worried this is a foreshadowing of a possible recession. This is on the minds of many, but good news is coming out of the events industry. There is an increase in deal-making which demonstrates continued confidence in the sector.
Last week, I had the opportunity to chat with two DEI experts, Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin, PhD, the CEO of Millennial Ventures who is an organizational and leadership psychologist, and Bea Boccalandro who guides corporate boards and executives on how to lead business-smart social purpose, on Skift Meetings' latest podcast.
We chatted about the fact that DEI in many situations is taking a beating. It has even spilled into the presidential race. When used like this, it aims to undermine one's qualifications. But overall, companies are committed to inclusion. This is a preamble to a conversation I will have with both at the Skift Meetings Forum on September 17 in New York City.
Informa is in the process of buying Ascential, the owner of Money 20/20 and Cannes Lions conferences. Hyve Group is purchasing the Possible conference. What do these deals mean to the meetings and events industry? Olympics opening ceremony in Paris unfolded under an unexpected veil of rain, adding an unplanned layer of drama. But this was just the beginning.
In the latest episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, we focus on DEI programs. There may be some rollback after the urgent push for creating such programs after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and redefining of terms, but overall, companies are still committed to DEI.
More than 13,000 hotel workers in four U.S. cities may vote for strikes in the coming weeks. Picket lines are a real possibility that will disrupt meetings and conventions.
Increased financial constraints mean planners must figure out how to deliver VIP experiences and source high-quality venues on a tighter budget, with many now looking to high-end hotels in secondary destinations as an ideal solution. Download our latest report to explore the shifting concept of luxury in an evolving era of meetings and events.
We're gathering the meetings industry's brightest minds for our flagship event. Don't miss our one-day exclusive learning experience on September 17 in New York City.
Tickets are $695; complimentary VIP tickets are available for invited senior planners.
C2 has always been high on the list of the world's most creative events, often resembling a conference meets carnival. We checked in with C2's creative director to find out what worked this year and how the event has evolved since the pandemic.
For the second year, Skift Meetings Awards will once again celebrate the business events industry's most respected and innovative suppliers. View the 2024 finalists now.
As the nation's capital, Washington, DC, has a mix of international allure and enriching opportunities that can transform meetings into a monumental experience.
Event and publishing giant Informa has big plans to expand into the marketing and financial technology verticals.
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"In Unity, We Thrive" is the theme of ASAE's 2024 Annual Meeting. This gathering of association leaders promises to help attendees navigate ever-evolving workplaces, missions, and members to transform challenges into opportunities.
Planned has secured a significant round of financing and added a travel industry heavyweight onto its board. Up next is expanding AI functionality and travel booking capabilities.
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