Highlights from Skift Meetings Forum 2024

Session coverage and full videos are now available

The Stand-Up September 24, 2024 Edited by Miguel Neves View in browser Hi there,   Last week's Skift Meetings Forum was a highlight for our team. If you were able to join us, then you saw for yourself, but if not, keep an eye out on our YouTube channel as we publish the full videos of the sessions. The first one featuring Seth Godin is already up.   We're also expanding on all the sessions with follow-up articles. You can already explore: Seth Godin on Transforming Meetings Monique Ruff-Bell's TED's 40-year Evolution and Leadership Journey How Geopolitics Shape the Future of the Meetings Industry Is DEI Becoming a "Dirty Word" in the Meetings Industry? We look forward to sharing more content from Skift Meetings Forum and expanding on the many trends, challenges and insights that we picked up from our conversations on site. Monique Ruff-Bell Reflects on TED's 40-year Evolution and Her Personal Leadership Journey TED's chief program and strategy officer took center stage at Skift Meetings Forum, inspiring 250 meeting professionals to think strategically about their careers.  How Geopolitics Shape the Future of the Meetings Industry As the world's geopolitical landscape shifts, the meetings industry finds itself again navigating uncharted territory, making it more critical than ever to speak the language of politics. Is DEI Becoming a "Dirty Word" in the Meetings Industry?  As DEI departments face widespread downsizing and political tension, experts argue that building an inclusive company culture matters more than having a dedicated DEI department. Skift Meetings Innovation Lab at IMEX America 2024   The Skift Meetings Innovation Lab features editorial presentations with fresh industry insights that foster collaborative peer-to-peer discussions. This is a planner-only session for meeting and event planners participating in IMEX America 2024. REQUEST YOUR INVITATION Seth Godin on Transforming Meetings Seth Godin has spent decades inspiring thousands of audiences to make change happen. At Skift Meetings Forum, he shared some strong advice for planners. Oak View Group Expands into Mexico Oak View Group, a company that has made its mission to positively disrupt the venue management sector, is entering the Mexican market. San Francisco Travel Names Its First Female CEO San Francisco is still far off from seeing a full recovery in its conferences and meetings business. Hiring a permanent CEO for its destination marketing organization is an important step. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMEX Meetings With Meaning An Introductory Guide to Harnessing the Positive Impacts of Meetings and Events   Sponsored by Banff Lake Louise Tourism, Destination Toronto, Hilton, Meeting Destination Vienna, Snoball, Tourism Montreal, and Visit Lauderdale   With insights from industry experts, strategies, and relevant case studies, this report presents a starting point for more impactful, purposeful meetings and events. DOWNLOAD REPORT Skift Meetings Forum 2024: What You Missed With keynotes by Seth Godin and Monique Ruff-Bell and a slate of industry VIP speakers, Skift Meetings Forum succeeded in its dual mission of high-level education and networking. Identity Crisis: What Exactly Is a Meeting Planner? So few people in the general public understand what meeting planners do. We can't even decide what to call ourselves. Why does meeting planning have such an identity crisis? Women Leaders in Meetings: Janet Dell, CEO of Freeman For the first time in its 97-year history, Freeman is being led by a woman. Janet Dell took the helm on July 1, replacing Bob Priest-Heck, who retired. Here are the keys to her success. UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS: PCMA Convening EMEA in Barcelona, Spain (September 30-October 2) IMEX America in Las Vegas, NV (October 7-10) ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE (October 20-23) Explore our full calendar of industery events here. More From Skift Meetings Comfortable, No-Hassle Attire: Planners' New Wardrobe Nth Degree Targets Strategic Acquisitions with New Backing 14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program To ensure there are no pauses in our communication, please add our email address to your contacts: meetings@skift.com. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences