The Stand-Up (March 20, 2025)

Merges & Acquisitions, Agentic AI, Accessibility, Neuro-Inclusive Events, QR Codes, and more

View in browser Unsubscribe Thursday March 20, 2025 Top Stories | Curated by   Miguel Neves Editor-in-Chief Curated by Accessibility & Inclusion 10 Tips for Planning Neuro-inclusive Events Neurodivergent individuals can account for as many as 1 out of 5 of your attendees. Here's how to design events with this group in mind. - Barbara Scofidio   Technology How Agentic AI May Transform Event Planning – and Tools You Can Use Now Generalist AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are being replaced by agentic AI, which can customize and deploy AI models for specific tasks. Are event planners ready? - Andrea Doyle   Accessibility & Inclusion 10 Accessibility Tips You Might Not Have Considered When it comes to making meetings accessible, the only way to ensure that you have covered all your bases is to know that you have asked all the right questions. - Barbara Scofidio   Industry News 6 Deals, 1 Month: Events Industry M&A Heats Up Major events industry players including Emerald, Freeman, and Impact XM are expanding their global reach and diversifying offerings.  - Andrea Doyle   Technology Your Questions About QR Codes Answered QR codes have become common in our everyday lives, but how can they be used for events? - Barbara Scofidio   Ideas & Inspiration Event Inspiration: 10 Elegant Theme Parties The right theme can set the mood and elevate an event – but stay away from cliché. - Barbara Scofidio   Virtual Summit       AI & the Future of Events Explore how AI is revolutionizing the events industry, guided by the trailblazers at the forefront of innovation. Our latest virtual summit is now available on demand.  Sponsored by Convene Watch On Demand Industry Calendar | March 2025 Northwest Event Show in Seattle, WA | Mar. 26 – 27 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, TX | Mar. 31 – Apr. 2 SISO CEO Summit in Austin, TX | Mar. 31 – Apr. 3 Explore Our Full Calendar of 2025 Industry Events "These agentic AIs are more autonomous, goal-oriented, and proactive. They anticipate needs and act on them." - Anca Platon Trifan, senior manager of strategic partnerships, event technology & AI, Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, in How Agentic AI May Transform Event Planning – and Tools You Can Use Now   Skift IDEA Awards       Skift IDEA Awards represents the travel industry's most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation.   There are four categories dedicated to meetings and events: Hotels Convention Centers and Other Venues Destination Marketing Organizations Event Technology Enter Now Elsewhere in the News Boeing Says It Doesn't Expect Major Impact From Tariffs (Skift) The White Lotus Effect: Continued Boost for Thai Luxury Hotels (Skift) Inside IHG's New 'Net Zero' Hotel (Skift) Asia's Travel Surge Drives Moderate Global Growth (Skift) Editor's Picks Government Meeting Cancellations Surge Amid Federal Layoffs Incentive Leaders Express Concern About Potential Impact of Trump Policies 'I'm Concerned': Post Highlights Political Risks to Events Industry 10 Must-Know Terms for Budgeting Get More on Skift Meetings Defining the future of events. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Instagram   |  YouTube You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.