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Thursday August 28, 2025
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Miguel Neves
Miguel Neves
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Career

Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing

An increasing number of scammers posing as recruiters are targeting meeting planners. Here's how to spot them and shut them down.

- Barbara Scofidio
Marketing

6 Ways Planners Can Get Started on TikTok

TikTok is the social media platform of choice for showcasing events using video. But plan to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the site before jumping in, or users might pass right by.

- Barbara Scofidio
Destinations

Greater Fort Lauderdale's Newly Expanded Waterfront Convention Center Is Built for Big Events

The newly expanded Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale combines waterfront beauty, modern amenities, and thoughtful design to create an ideal setting for large-scale events. With state-of-the-art features, on-site accommodations, and an unbeatable location, it's a destination where creativity and well-being thrive.

- Visit Lauderdale + Skift Meetings
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  Webinar  
   

Evolving Event Design, Inside and Outside the Box

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Our next Backstage Briefing webinar will challenge the way you think about audience engagement, event formats, and creating event experiences.

Joining us to discuss the latest event design trends with:

  • Liz Lathan, Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer at Club Ichi
  • Sven Boelhouwer, Conference, Event & Project Manager at No Desk

Expect fresh perspectives, creative sparks, and practical ideas you can put into action right away!

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Destinations

London's Largest Convention Center Unveils Expanded Space, Draws North American Bookings

Excel London's delayed expansion is finally open. Its new conferencing facilities are helping position the venue for a strong financial future, largely driven by a surge in North American business.
- Miguel Neves
Technology

AI Is Fixing the Worst Part of Events: Bad Networking

As attendees become increasingly picky about which programs are worth their time and money, the meetings that leverage the right approach to artificial intelligence will emerge as winners.

- Brella + Skift Meetings
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"​​I became suspicious when the job description closely matched my previous job. She started to email me more questions, and then I messaged another person at the company who looked into it further, and there was no job — it was all fake."

Jobseeker Stephanie Perry in Planners Beware: Job Scams are Growing

  New Report  
   

Rethinking Rewards: The New Rules of Incentive Travel

Rethinking Rewards: The New Rules of Incentive Travel

The incentive travel landscape is evolving rapidly. Our new report reveals what's next, combining fresh industry research and expert insights.

The report covers the redefining of incentive travel, next-gen attendees, U.S. government policies, social and environmental consciousness, and planning for uncertainty.

Editorial report, sponsored by Cayman Islands and Visit Anaheim

  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.

Industry Calendar | September–October 2025

theEVENT in Fredericton, NB, Canada [7–9 September]

Skift Meetings Forum in New York, NY [September 15]

IMEX America in Las Vegas, NV [October 7–9]

Calendar of Industry Events
  Skift Meetings [ai] innovation lab  
   

Unlock the Power of AI for Your Events

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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.

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