Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Talent and Knowledge Gap Threatening the Future of Events

 
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Thursday December 18, 2025
2026 Megatrends
Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
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A deepening talent and knowledge gap is widely viewed as one of the events industry's most existential challenges. Intentional investment in talent pipelines, mentorship, and alternative workforce models may help.
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Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026

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The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report identified the transformative forces shaping our industry in the year ahead. Now, it's time to move beyond the page.

In this exclusive Backstage Briefing webinar, we aren't just identifying trends; we are exploring why they matter, how they will play out in real-time, and the specific impact they will have on your bottom line.

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The year's biggest news stories were dominated by the impact of the new Trump administration, but there were plenty of other topics in our Top 10 Articles of the Year.
2026 Megatrends
Andrea Doyle
Andrea Doyle
Executive Editor
As demographics shift, budgets tighten, and attendee expectations rise, micro events are emerging as a strategic tool for delivering more intentional, outcome-driven experiences.
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Putting wellness at the center of an event strategy does more than enhance how attendees feel. Caesars Entertainment's experience across its 50-plus properties shows that wellness can meaningfully reshape the event environment, boosting engagement, strengthening retention, and fostering deeper connections among participants.
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