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💻 Tech Events Fill San Francisco’s Convention Calendar, But Recovery Lags

 
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Miguel Neves
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Events Face New Customs Headache: End of $800 Duty-Free Import Rule

With event budgets already stretched, the removal of the duty-free exemption for low-value packages adds yet another challenge to cross-border supply chains.

- Andrea Doyle
Destinations

Tech Companies Fill San Francisco's Convention Calendar, But Recovery Lags

Major tech firms are betting on San Francisco's convention offering. But these headline-grabbing wins mask a slower recovery in overall convention numbers.

- Miguel Neves
Trends

Sustainable Events: Will the Pendulum Swing Back?

Despite government rollbacks, the ESG experts at The Opus Group believe 2026 will see a return to sustainability. Here's why.

- Barbara Scofidio
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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 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 and ideas you can put into action right away!

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Meetings Innovators: Howard Givner

Howard Givner built and sold three successful event businesses. He says events are "on borrowed time" if they ignore two areas in dire need of innovation.

- Miguel Neves
Skift Meetings Forum

Got Your Tickets? Peek at the Skift Meetings Forum 2025 Agenda

Skift Meetings Forum 2025 agenda is packed with high-impact sessions on AI, geopolitics, sponsorships, and ROI frameworks. You will walk away with future-ready strategies and insider insights from the industry's most influential voices.

- Kanchi Jain
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"It's not necessarily about spending more, it's about wasting less."

Howie Cockrill, EVP of group operations and general counsel at Opus Group in Sustainable Events: Will the Pendulum Swing Back?

  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]

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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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