An Event Planner’s Guide to Engaging Room Layouts

An Event Planner’s Guide to Engaging Room Layouts

Aug 01, 2024

Room layout can have a huge impact on the engagement and learning at your event. Here are the best seating arrangements for your events and some ways to mix them up with innovative layouts. -Kanchi Jain
Hotel Strikes Threaten Events: Are You Ready?

Hotel Strikes Threaten Events: Are You Ready?

Aug 01, 2024

More than 13,000 hotel workers in four U.S. cities may vote for strikes in the coming weeks. Picket lines are a real possibility that will disrupt meetings and conventions. -Andrea Doyle
Destination Brief: 5 Ways to Incorporate DC’s Cultural Diversity Into Your Meeting

Destination Brief: 5 Ways to Incorporate DC’s Cultural Diversity Into Your Meeting

Jul 30, 2024

As the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, has a mix of international allure and enriching opportunities that can transform meetings into a monumental experience. -Destination DC
Lessons for Event Planners from the Paris Olympics: Take Risks, But Have a Plan B

Lessons for Event Planners from the Paris Olympics: Take Risks, But Have a Plan B

Jul 30, 2024

The Olympics opening ceremony in Paris unfolded under an unexpected veil of rain, adding an unplanned layer of drama. But this was just the beginning. -Andrea Doyle
Inside C2: How its Creative Director Is Transforming the Conference Experience

Inside C2: How its Creative Director Is Transforming the Conference Experience

Jul 29, 2024

C2 has always been high on the list of the world’s most creative events, often resembling a conference meets carnival. We checked in with C2’s creative director to find out what worked this year and how the event has evolved since the pandemic. -Brian Quinn
Skift Meetings Awards 2024: Meet the Finalists 

Skift Meetings Awards 2024: Meet the Finalists 

Jul 26, 2024

For the second year, Skift Meetings Awards will once again celebrate the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. View the 2024 finalists now. -Adam Stacey
Informa Offers $1.6 Billion to Buy Ascential, Looking to Grow Lions and Money20/20 Brands

Informa Offers $1.6 Billion to Buy Ascential, Looking to Grow Lions and Money20/20 Brands

Jul 25, 2024

Event and publishing giant Informa has big plans to expand into the marketing and financial technology verticals. -Miguel Neves
100+ Creative Event Promotion Ideas – (Free & Cheap Options)

100+ Creative Event Promotion Ideas – (Free & Cheap Options)

Jul 24, 2024

Based on research on what drives attendee engagement, Skift Meetings has curated a list of over 100 event promotion ideas to maximize your event's reach and impact. -Kanchi Jain
Has AI Jumped the Shark?

Has AI Jumped the Shark?

Jul 24, 2024

Shawn Cheng, a seasoned events professional, is throwing some cold water on the AI hype. While the rush to embrace ChatGPT and other AI tools continues, Cheng is taking a more measured approach. -Miguel Neves
70 Event Networking Ideas To Break The Ice

70 Event Networking Ideas To Break The Ice

Jul 22, 2024

Perfect event networking ideas melt away the initial awkwardness and set the stage for meaningful conversations and laughter, making your event unforgettable. -Kanchi Jain