Reflecting on 2024 and preparing for an epic 2025!

Here's everything you need to reflect on this year and prepare for 2025.

As we approach the end of 2024, it's the perfect time to reflect on the year that's passed while also looking forward to the exciting opportunities that await us in 2025.   In this email, we've put together a comprehensive summary of this year's reports and events. Additionally, we've included important dates for your 2025 calendar, including the chance to express your interest in the Skift Meetings Forum, Skift Meetings Award, and our Innovation Lab at IMEX America!   We are thrilled to continue providing you with captivating and timely content throughout 2025. Your support means the world to us, and we want to express our sincere gratitude.   We are wishing you a delightful winter holiday filled with joy and relaxation! You can find all of our virtual event recordings ready for you to view on demand via the link below. You can also claim CMP credits for each of these. WATCH THE RECORDINGS Our 2024 reports cover a wide variety of topics, from event tech to DE&I and sustainability, to the wide array of opportunities destinations provide to event planners. All of our reports are free and you can claim CMP credits. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT 2024 REPORTS Skift Meetings Awards This year saw us return with the Skift Meetings Awards. With fifteen categories across tech, hotels and other suppliers there was something for everyone. Keep scrolling to register your interest for 2025. SEE THE WINNERS Skift Meetings Forum 2024 The second annual Skift Meetings Forum was held in September at the Glasshouse. Take a peek inside this exclusive event, with full-length videos of each session and overviews of all the topics covered. Register your interest for joining the 2025 event below. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THE SKIFT MEETINGS FORUM 2025 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST REGISTER YOUR INTEREST REGISTER YOUR INTEREST The Future of the Event Industry Our annual Future of of the Event Industry will return for the fifth year. This edition will look at the role AI plays in helping planners with a variety of functions from venue sourcing to marketing.   Mark your calendars for this free, online only event, which will take place at the end of February, Registration will open in January. Want to catch up with us in person in 2025? We plan to participate in these events in the first half of the year. PCMA Convening Leaders | Houston, TX | Jan. 12-15 SITE Global Conference | Tulum, Mexico | Mar. 3-6 Destination Capitol Hill | Washington D.C. | Apr. 1-2 Business Events Industry Week | Washington D.C. | TBC IMEX | Frankfurt, Germany | May 19-22 ECEF/ECA Legislative Action Day | Washington D.C. May 19-22 IRF Invitational | Cancun, Mexico | Jun. 1-4 Cvent Connect | San Antonio | Jun. 9-12 MPI WEC | St. Louis | Jun.18-20 Questions? Send us a message at meetings@skift.com. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences