Tuesday, August 26, 2025

#OpenToWork: Job Market Shows Strain

 
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Tuesday August 26, 2025
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Miguel Neves
Miguel Neves
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Technology

What Happens When AI Tries to Network for You

Gamescom's AI tried to play matchmaker, but attendees weren't ready for a bot to book their meetings without asking.

- Miguel Neves
Career

#OpenToWork: Job Market Shows Strain

The poor jobs reports of the past three months reflect what planners are seeing in the meetings industry — fewer jobs with more applicants, and no sign of things letting up.

- Barbara Scofidio
Skift Meetings Forum

Here's Where Suppliers Get the Inside Scoop on Planner Priorities

The industry stands to gain the most through candid conversations. Skift Meetings Forum is where planners share unfiltered challenges and priorities, and reveal what really matters to them.

- Miguel Neves
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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!

More Top Stories
Career

Boomerang Hires: A Solution for Event Companies and Employees

More job seekers are returning to their former employers, with mostly positive results on both sides.

- Barbara Scofidio
[AI] Innovation Lab

It's Almost 2026. Is Your Event Planner Playbook AI-Ready?

Event planners are trading spreadsheets for smart automated systems. AI is emerging as the co-pilot of the meetings industry, shifting an event planner's role from administrator to strategist at record speed.

"​​Despite over 20 years of professional experience, I feel like a recent graduate again: eager, hopeful, and simply asking for a chance."

Jobseeker Stephanie Perry in #OpenToWork: Meetings Industry Job Market Shows Strain

  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

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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.

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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