A ransomware group is threatning to release personal data tied to approximately 180,000 individuals.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Read online 🛡️ Cyberattack Targets Buffalo Convention Center A ransomware group says it will release 46 GB of stolen data, including employee records, contracts, financial information, and personal data tied to approximately 180,000 individuals.   Miguel Neves, Skift Meetings Editor-in-Chief June 2nd, 2026 IN THIS EDITION IMEX among events now open to parents with babies The changing face of conference centers Why appealing to younger generations requires understanding their need for authenticity, personalization, and community Attendee, exhibitor, and payment data at risk from cyberattacks on convention centers Read on below.     FEATURED STORIES Conventions Slowly Make Room for Babies By Andrea Doyle As the events industry pushes for greater inclusivity, new parents, especially mothers, are asking why so many events still turn them away at the door.  GET THE STORY 7 Ways Conference Centers are Adjusting to Changing Attendees By Barbara Scofidio Conference centers used to be known as no-nonsense, even vanilla. Not any more. GET THE STORY Ransomware Group Claims Cyberattack on Buffalo Convention Center By Andrea Doyle Large amounts of attendee, exhibitor, and payment data make convention centers a prime target for cyberattacks. GET THE STORY 7 Ways to Next Gen-Proof Your Events By Barbara Scofidio The first step in appealing to younger generations is understanding their need for authenticity, personalization, and community. GET THE STORY         Austin Is Building a $1.6 Billion Convention Center. In the Meantime, It's Reinventing How Cities Host Meetings Visit Austin + Skift Meetings More than 1,100 meetings later, planners are discovering that spreading a program across the city creates more movement, more conversation, and stronger events — lessons that will carry forward long after the doors reopen in 2029. GET THE STORY         RECOGNITION The Skift IDEA Awards features five meetings and events categories: hotels, venues & convention centers, destination marketing organizations, event technology, and cruise lines. Submit your entry by July 1. SECURE YOUR ENTRY         Skift Meetings Toolkit Great events are built on strategy, innovation, and the right resources. The Skift Meetings Toolkit is your go-to hub for best practices in managing meetings and events. EXPLORE THE TOOLKIT         Thanks for being a regular reader. We are switching to a new email platform. Why? This change will allow for better delivery, and more engaging newsletters. Please take a moment to add this new email address to your contacts to ensure you continue receiving your newsletters without interruption. During this transition, these emails might land in your promotions or spam folder. To ensure you don’t miss out, please move this newsletter to your primary inbox.       DEFINING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 Skift 35 W 31st St. New York, New York 10001, United States Terms of Service