The Stand-Up

September 17, 2024

by Miguel Neves

Hi there,

This morning at 8:50 AM (EST), we proudly unveil the second edition of Skift Meetings Forum, exclusively live and in-person in the heart of New York City.

If you are joining us, then thank you for trusting us to deliver a valuable gathering for meeting professionals. I am delighted that you can be part of this experience.

Beyond all the valuable conversations taking place on stage, I am especially delighted that 250+ meeting professionals will be connecting with each other. Just thinking about the possibilities that a gathering like this will generate is mind-boggling. Perhaps, in the future, we will learn about some of the problems solved, deals made, and new business ideas generated at this gathering.

Whether you're with us in person or not, stay tuned for our in-depth coverage of the most enlightening discussions on Skift Meetings in the coming days.

I have not doubt that if you can't join us you're missing out! So my question to you is simple. What one thing can we do to make sure you don't miss Skift Meetings Forum in 2025?

As always, just hit reply and let us know!

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