Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)

 
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Tuesday July 29, 2025
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Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
Event Design

Do Companies Need a Chief Meeting Officer?

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg says meetings are a bigger expense than IT when you add the cost of attendees' time and salaries. So why is no one at the top in charge?

 
- Barbara Scofido
Industry News

Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)

As costs rise and loyalty declines, connection can't be an afterthought. Planners who fail to prioritize it risk losing attendees, and with them, their event's future.

 
- Andrea Doyle
DESTINATIONS

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Outdoors: How Greater Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Everyone Under the Sun

The newly expanded Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale combines waterfront beauty, cultural diversity, and inclusive design to create an ideal setting for large, accessible events. With state-of-the-art features, on-site accommodations, and a welcoming spirit, it's a destination where creativity, well-being, and belonging thrive.

- Visit Lauderdale + Skift Meetings
Careers & Personal Development

Take That Summer Vacation: 5 Musts for Avoiding Burnout 

As August rolls around, it's easy to convince yourself that there's no time to take a summer vacation. That's one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.

- Barbara Scofidio
Ideas & Inspiration

5 Ways to Design a Transformational Event: Advice from Disney

As attendees crave deeper meaning and stronger emotional connections, Disney Meetings & Events is leaning into its storytelling roots. At the heart of its strategy is the Disney Creative Studio, a collaborative hub where storytelling drives experiences that truly transform.

 
- Andrea Doyle
Event Logistics & Operations

What Your International Attendees Need to Know to Enter the U.S.

U.S. entry requirements vary by country and can be confusing. We break it down for you.

 
- Barbara Scofidio
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Learn, Connect, and Get Inspired

SMF25

Skift Meetings Forum returns on September 15, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that is constantly evolving.

Join us for a full day of learning and connections and gain strategic takeaways, peer-tested frameworks, and new ways to prove your impact.

"If you don't increase retention rates, your events will shrink and in some cases, retire."

Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at Freeman, in Human Connection Will Save Your Event (Not More Content)

 

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Join us on October 6 in Las Vegas at the [AI] Innovation Lab for an exclusive, interactive workshop designed specifically for planners ready to take their AI skills to the next level.

Whether you're just starting out or already experimenting with AI tools, this is your opportunity to explore the real-world potential of this game-changing technology.

Industry Calendar | August-September 2025

• ASAE Annual in Los Angeles, CA | August 9–12

• IBTM Americas in Mexico City, Mexico | August 20 – 21

the EVENT in Fredericton, NB, Canada Milwaukee, WI | September 6 – 10

Skift Meetings Forum in New York, NY | September 15

 

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Start from scratch or sharpen your skills with hundreds of information-packed articles about meeting planning. All the tools you need in your everyday job, in one place, organized by category

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Trade Shows Rethink Hosted Buyer Model

 
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Thursday July 24, 2025
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Andrea Doyle
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Executive Editor
Industry News

For These Meeting Planners, It's All in the Family

Children of meeting planners grow up being exposed to interesting people from all over the world, and taking trips their friends could only dream of. So it's not surprising when they decide to follow in their parents' footsteps.

 
- Barbara Scofidio
Industry News

Trade Shows Rethink Hosted Buyer Model: More Freedom – But Less Free Stuff

Hosted buyer models are shifting from rigid schedules to buyer-driven engagement. As planners demand more autonomy and exhibitors seek qualified leads, shows like IBTM and IMEX are rewriting the playbook.
- Andrea Doyle
Event Management

Speakers Bureaus to Planners: Stop Wasting Our Time

Today's uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.

 
- Barbara Scofidio
Ideas & Inspiration

48 Strategic Icebreakers for Meetings, Conferences, and Corporate Events

Icebreakers are evolving from cheesy to strategic. Here's how to use them with intent, create stronger connections, and drive participation across formats.

 
- Kanchi Jain
More Stories
  Skift Meetings Forum  
   

Learn, Connect, and Get Inspired

SMF25

Skift Meetings Forum returns on September 15, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that is constantly evolving.

Join us for a full day of learning and connections and gain strategic takeaways, peer-tested frameworks, and new ways to prove your impact.

"All qualified buyers, hosted or not, can use IMEX's platform to schedule one-on-one meetings or attend booth presentations — no automated matchmaking required."

Carina Bauer, CEO of The IMEX Group in Trade Shows Rethink Hosted Buyer Model: More Freedom – But Less Free Stuff

  Skift Meetings [ai] innovation lab  
   

Unlock the Power of AI for Your Events

970x250px RegSM DestExSummit-1-2

Join us on October 6 in Las Vegas at the [AI] Innovation Lab for an exclusive, interactive workshop designed specifically for planners ready to take their AI skills to the next level.

Whether you're just starting out or already experimenting with AI tools, this is your opportunity to explore the real-world potential of this game-changing technology.

Industry Calendar | August-September 2025

• ASAE Annual in Los Angeles, CA | August 9–12

• IBTM Americas in Mexico City, Mexico | August 20 – 21

the EVENT in Fredericton, NB, Canada Milwaukee, WI | September 6 – 10

Skift Meetings Forum in New York, NY | September 15

 

Calendar of Industry Events
  Skift Meetings Toolkit  
   

The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events.

Start from scratch or sharpen your skills with hundreds of information-packed articles about meeting planning. All the tools you need in your everyday job, in one place, organized by category

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Defining the future of events.
Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA

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