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View in browser Introducing our latest report... Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 Sponsored by Choose Chicago, Louisville Tourism and Visit Austin   Hi there   In the event world, everyone has an opinion. But what is the evidence telling us?   The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 Report moves past anecdotal trends to deliver deeply researched, strategic insights on the transformative forces defining the business of events.   We give you the answers you need to stop planning reactively and start investing intentionally: DOWNLOAD AI Fatigue: How the rise of "AI Slop" makes your authentic live event an indispensable, premium asset. Intentional Design: Why moving from large scale to small, focused Micro Events delivers higher, measurable value. Workforce Solutions: The strategic investment required to close the talent and institutional knowledge gaps. Budget Mastery: Flexible planning techniques to conquer the Cost Cliff while preserving the attendee experience. Sourcing Chaos: Strategies to manage last-minute sourcing demands caused by policy and budget uncertainty. Global Navigation: How to manage reputational risks and security threats amid increasing political polarization. Our reports are worth CE hours, that count toward your CMP (re)certification. This report is worth 1 CE hour. More from Skift Meetings: Don't miss the latest news, trends and insights with our free newsletter, published every Tuesday and Thursday. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA Manage preferences