Meetings and Events Industry News

Cvent continues to drive event tech consolidation. Its second December acquisition sees it take over a webinar platform with a notable list of enterprise clients.

Timing can make or break your event. If there is a conflict with holidays, cultural observances, or seasonal breaks, attendance, engagement, and overall success may be affected. Use this 2027 guide to plan strategically and maximize your event’s impact.

A surge of strategic acquisitions reshaped the meetings and events industry in 2025, as private equity and global operators sought scale and specialization amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for U.S. convention centers. Cities across the country are completing multi-million-dollar renovations and expansions to meet rising planner expectations, offer flexible event spaces, and compete for large-scale conventions. 

Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with peers, and discover new opportunities at the meetings industry’s top events.

Innovation in meetings has moved from a “nice to have” to a “must have.” These 12 innovators share how the key is not being afraid to fail.

Among Skift Meetings’ Women Leaders in Meetings, one thing stands out more than anything else: Each is focused not on her own success, but on elevating everyone around her.

Generic trips are out. Custom choices, conscious travel, and a clear "return on experience" are the new minimum requirements for incentive travel programs.

The rise of AI is making 'average' easy and creating a flood of 'same-same' events. For Meetings Innovator Nick Borelli, using design thinking to break away from the norm is a necessity, not a luxury.