Skift Meetings Forum 2024: What You Missed

250+ meeting professionals engaged in six hours of content guided by 16 expert speakers

The Stand-Up September 19, 2024 by Miguel Neves View in browser Hi there,   We did it!   The second edition of Skift Meetings Forum took place on Tuesday. Over 250 meeting professionals connected, learned and got fresh inspiration from the almost six hours of content and 16 expert speakers on stage.   An event like this takes hundreds of hours to prepare, from content development to speaker preparation, design work, planning, and so much more. I am incredibly proud and grateful for our team of Skifters.   We have already received excellent feedback and look forward to using the good, the bad, and the ugly to create an even better third edition in 2025.   So, what happens next? Well, a few things actually: Summaries of each session will be shared on our website. The first one, on Seth Godin's opening session, is already live. We're taking what we heard from speakers and participants to shape the content of our next event, the Skift Meetings Innovation Lab at IMEX America. We never stop searching for the latest and most insightful content for the meetings industry, and we wouldn't have it any other way.   I hope to see you at our next event! 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. 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. 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? 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 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. Hyatt's New Customer-Centric Approach to Meetings Created collaboratively with Hyatt Together by Hyatt takes the hotel company's commitment to care to another level, helping planners save time on planning and accomplish their goals, like creating more sustainable meetings. Comfortable, No-Hassle Attire: Planners' New Wardrobe Both on site and at industry events, comfy, slip-on and wrinkle-free attire is the way to go. 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 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMEX Nth Degree Targets Strategic Acquisitions with New Backing Nth Degree, an event management and experiential marketing company, has a new investor with deep pockets— Shamrock Capital, an LA-based investment firm specializing in media, entertainment, and communications. How to Level Up Your Sales Kickoffs Created collaboratively with Stova  Sales kickoffs (SKOs) start the engine for a productive year. Securing the right technology partner can ensure they reach their maximum potential and drive growth. 14 Ways to Upgrade Your Awards Program Your awards program could benefit from a refresh to stay competitive and relevant. Here are 14 ways to help revitalize it. UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS: September 22-24: the EVENT in Ottawa, ON, Canada September 30 - October 2: PCMA Convening EMEA in Barcelona, Spain October 7-10: IMEX America in Las Vegas, NV Explore our full calendar of industery events here. More From Skift Meetings Hotel Fees Planners Hate the Most Hotel Strikes Impacting Conferences in Hawaii Sotheby's and Marriott Partner to Auction Off Exclusive Travel Experiences The Neverending Fam Scammer Nightmare 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