Why Investors Are Bullish on Event Companies

Growth, resilience, and human connection are strong investment drivers

View in browser Unsubscribe Tuesday September 30, 2025   Sponsored by     Event Planning   Barbara Scofidio Editor Unsplash / Julia Kicova What Planners Need to Know About Celiac Disease Celiac disease is one of the most misunderstood "dietary restrictions." It's essential to advocate for your attendees with the condition the same way you would for those with other extreme allergies, such as peanuts or shellfish.   Trends & Insights   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Skift Meetings Forum 2025 Why Investors Are Suddenly Bullish on Event Companies Private equity firms and strategic buyers are eyeing the events industry, seeing growth, resilience, and human connection as strong investment drivers.   Technology Top 7 AI Prompts to Try Before Attending Skift Meetings [AI] Innovation Lab at IMEX America Get hands-on with these prompts before IMEX America and step into the Skift Meetings [AI] Innovation Lab, prepared to turn AI-driven insights into bold, high-impact events.   Event Design   Barbara Scofidio Editor Skift Meetings Forum 2025 Why Events Need Memorable Moments From an on-stage bar to a "Circadian Cove": The author of "Our KPI is Joy" shares strategies for infusing events with moments of connection and renewal.   Inspiration   Barbara Scofidio Editor Unsplash / Marie Michele Bouchard These Three Digital Nomad Planners Travel the World While They Work They're living their dreams while running their businesses, managing meetings, and staying involved with the industry — but it isn't always easy.   Destinations Skift Meetings Forum 2025 Video: Lessons from Austin and SXSW on 'The City as a Venue' Together With   Visit Austin With Austin's convention center offline until 2029, Visit Austin and SXSW are reframing the city itself as the venue. Planners gain flexibility through decentralized event formats, while attendees experience deeper immersion in Austin's cultural, culinary, and creative identity, turning logistical challenges into opportunities for innovation.     New Report       Taking Event Impact to the Next Level Events have the power to do more than just meet business objectives, they can inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a better world. This report is designed to help you create events that deliver measurable results while leaving a positive legacy. Produced in partnership with IMEX Group and sponsored by Experience Kissimmee, Tourism Australia, Visit Anaheim and Visit Lauderdale Download now → Sustainability   Barbara Scofidio Editor Unsplash / Paula Prekopova Sustainable and Diversity Sourcing Take Meeting Impact to the Next Level Sourcing decisions have the power to influence social change and lessen meetings' impact on the environment. For an increasing number of planners, that's a top priority.   Destinations Budapest Convention Bureau Budapest's Value for Money Goes One Step Further With Subvention Fund Together With   Budapest Convention Bureau The new Budapest MICE Fund is designed to help event organizers and incentive planners stay within budget while delivering the elevated experiences that attendees expect. 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 Newsletter | Skift Meetings Stand-Up 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.