Cycling Trade Show Latest Event to Cancel Amid ICE Crackdown

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View in browser Unsubscribe Tuesday February 10, 2026 Dear Reader, Minneapolis continues to feel the ripple effects of an ongoing ICE crackdown, with a major cycling industry trade show now the latest event to cancel. In other industry news, sustainability remains a top priority. Maritz is turning to academia for deeper insight, partnering with the University of Texas to address growing scrutiny around sustainability practices.  Industry News   Andrea Doyle Executive Editor Envato Cycling Trade Show Cancels as ICE Enforcement Disrupts Minneapolis Events Industry A major cycling industry trade show is the latest gathering to be canceled in the Minneapolis area as federal immigration enforcement actions continue to disrupt the region's meetings, tourism, and hospitality sectors.   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 Envato As Sustainability Scrutiny Grows, Maritz Turns to Academia for ANswers Sustainability claims aren't enough anymore. Maritz's work with the University of Texas reflects a growing push to identify and quantify where conferences can reduce their carbon footprint. Events | September 22 (New York) Skift Meetings Forum 2026 Skift Meetings' flagship event will bring together event leaders 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. More info Women Leaders In Meetings   Barbara Scofidio Editor Agnés Canonica: Meeting Planners Are Inherently Leaders Agnés Canonica, our February Woman Leader in Meetings, believes that all the characteristics required for meeting planning — from strong communication skills to a willingness to step out of your comfort zone — are shared by the best leaders.   recognition       Skift IDEA Awards Are you innovating in Meetings and Events? The 2026 Skift IDEA Awards are open for submissions  - Apply now and get your meetings and events innovation in front of a global industry audience. Apply Now Popular Content Event Design What It Takes to Hold a Meeting On Top of Cape Town's Iconic Table Mountain The only way to transport everything was by cable car, the planners were not permitted to bring generators, the venue had never held a major event before — and then the rain came.  - Barbara Scofidio   Technology Event Tech & AI News Roundup It's a new year, but many players in the event tech sector are taking one of two familiar approaches: buy a competitor to gain customers or repackage the product with a heavy dose of 'AI-driven' automation. - Miguel Neves   Event Design Why Planners Should Be Watching the Winter Olympics Closely Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics are deploying predictive crowd tech, digital twins, and AI-driven operations to manage the sprawling, multi-cluster footprint — a real-world template for future mega-events. - 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.