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View in browser Unsubscribe Saturday January 10, 2026 Event Management   Barbara Scofidio Editor The Subtle Art of Getting the C-Suite to Your Event It starts with a foundation of trust, layered with a mix of interesting people, exclusive experiences, and the promise of potential business.   Webinar       Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 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. Register Now News   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Convene Hospitality Group Acquires NeueHouse Brand and Premium Manhattan Location Convene's acquisition of the NeueHouse brand signals a broader repositioning from functional corporate meeting spaces toward culturally driven, hospitality-led venues.   Trends Report       Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 The Skift Meetings Megatrends 2026 report goes beyond surface-level trends. It equips you with the critical intelligence you need to turn today's disruption into tomorrow's advantage. Sponsored by Choose Chicago, Louisville Tourism and Visit Austin. Download now News   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Strata Acquires Wonderland Agency to Boost Experiential Offering Strata's latest acquisition adds a new layer of creative and experiential design to its growing portfolio. News   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Nineteen Group Kicks Off 2026 With Three Acquisitions and Leadership Transition Fueled by capital from a continuation fund, Nineteen Group is using acquisitions and a soon-to-be-announced launch to fast-track its U.S. expansion. Events Skift Meetings Forum 2026 Skift Meetings' flagship event will bring together leaders in New York on September 22 for a deep-dive on how the business of events is reinventing itself. This game-changing gathering gives event professionals the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly shifting business and geopolitical landscape. Register Now Popular Content Event Management The Sourcing Scramble is Now the Status Quo 2026 promises continued condensed booking windows and last-minute sourcing decisions as planners grapple with budgetary and geopolitical uncertainty. - Barbara Scofidio   Trends & Insights Megatrends vs. Reality: How 2025 Event Predictions Played Out Predicting the biggest shifts in the events industry is never simple. Some of Skift Meetings' predictions for 2025 did in fact reshape the industry, while others went off course or were impacted by roadblocks. - Andrea Doyle   News CES 2026 Debuts the Las Vegas Convention Center's $600 Million Renovation CES 2026 is the first major showcase of the Las Vegas Convention Center's $600 million renovation, with the redesigned Grand Lobby reflecting a broader shift toward flexible, revenue-generating space.  - Andrea Doyle 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.