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A New Spin on SPIN

The challenge for Carolynn Santos, who was just named as SPIN's executive director, will be to remain true to the existing culture while adding new features like podcasts and hackathons to its annual event.

- Barbara Scofidio
Technology

Event Tech News Roundup: August 2025

Thought free drinks and name tags were the pinnacle of event networking? AI and data are set to upend your playbook. 

- Miguel Neves
Careers & Personal Development

Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn: 6 Tips for Planners

Planners who put extra effort into LinkedIn, from carefully crafting their profiles to creatively showcasing their event prowess, will see the biggest return.

- Barbara Scofidio
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'Never Seen a Drop Like This:' U.S. Politics Drive Meeting Attendees Away

The sharp decline in global attendance at a recent international medical congress is more than a one-off, it's a red flag. As political rhetoric escalates, the U.S. is becoming a less viable destination for truly international meetings. 

- Andrea Doyle
Skift Meetings Forum

What Past Attendees Say About Skift Meetings Forum

Event leaders keep coming back to Skift Meetings Forum for one reason: it delivers. Sharp strategy, real talk, and takeaways that actually work. Here's what past attendees have to say.

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Women Leaders in Meetings
Cassandra Farrington didn't just build a media brand, she helped professionalize an industry long dismissed as fringe. By turning MJBizCon into the must-attend event for cannabis professionals, she proved that credibility, scale, and community could grow even in the most uncharted business terrain.
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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.

"Anyone that acts in a meeting planner role should have access to training. Occasional planners are still planners. They still face the same risks and processes as skilled
planners. We'd be foolish not to offer them tools from our toolbox."

Carrie Davenport, lead event manager, at Altria Group Distribution Association in Meeting Planner Bootcamp: How AGDC Trains Executive Assistants to Organize 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.

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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