TED, SXSW, IMEX, FIFA — On Stage Together

The most influential minds in events. Live. One day only.

Unsubscribe SEPTEMBER 15   New York City   Meet the Minds Shaping the Future of Events BIG IDEAS. INTIMATE SETTING. ONE POWERFUL DAY. See the Full Lineup + Save Your Spot Skift Meetings Forum returns to New York on September 15 — with one powerful day of unscripted conversations, strategy deep-dives, and a room full of decision-makers. Hear directly from the minds behind TED, IMEX, SXSW, and FIFA's World Cup 2026 as they rethink what events can be. Featured Speakers Monique Ruff-Bell Chief Program and Strategy Officer TED Conferences Anick Beaulieu CEO C2 Tavar James Vice President, Global Head of Events Forrester Michele Flores Chief Logistics Officer SXSW Tahira Endean Head of Program IMEX Bruce Revman Co-Host City Manager FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee VIEW ALL SPEAKERS Introducing: Keynote Listeners At Skift Meetings Forum, we're launching Keynote Listeners — a new effort to deepen engagement and keep the conversation going beyond the event. A select group of industry leaders will distill insights and share takeaways live during the closing session. They'll also help carry key ideas into broader industry and policy discussions. Keynote Listeners reflect a new kind of leadership: curious, responsive, and purpose-driven. FIND OUT MORE   Ticket Options       Only a few tickets remain at the current rate — prices rise August 14 or when this tier sells out. Senior event planners may qualify for complimentary access. EXPLORE TICKET OPTIONS 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 Marketing Emails 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.