Skift Take
We identify who we are, and how that aligns with our networks and general society at large, through meetings and events. Those experiences are the launch pads for our greatest potential.
The Future of Meetings & Events
Meetings and events show us how we're evolving as a society full of millions of networks clamoring to share messages and build engagement for both good and inherently ignorant reasons. They are a prism into the times that show us the road ahead, and the challenges and opportunities we face.
Last week, New Orleans' Mayor Mitch Landrieu gave one of the best political speeches in recent times about how a community can evolve beyond its horrific history. This week, the Manchester bombing shows a new horrific future, which has the meetings and events industry feeling numb yet more cohesive than ever before.
Follow tweets from the Manchester Convention Bureau and Anthony Cassidy at the MCB, for updates.
Today, I'm writing this newsletter from the C2 Montreal conference. There's a lot of early buzz around new digital platforms for crowdsourced community learning and knowledge sharing to drive higher levels of diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. The passion here around civic tech and social entrepreneurship is palpable.
Below, check out other new conference developments, such as the launch of Google Lens at Google I/O, and the new SXSW/Mercedes Benz event kicking off in Frankfurt this fall, focusing on the convergence of innovation in mobility and connectivity.
And if you're feeling ambitious, Joanna Peña-Bickley, the global chief creative officer
