Meetings and Events Industry News

There’s no straight path to becoming a special event planner. But there are many resources to help you learn more about the field and create the connections that will lead to your first job.

Many executive assistants and secretaries end up as default event professionals, with little to no training. This planner decided to change that.

Global expansion and digital integration have fueled Informa’s growth this year.

Budgets are tighter, audiences are more diverse, and the old event playbook is cracking under pressure. Skift Meetings Forum tackles the real-world shifts redefining how event pros plan, prove value, and make destination decisions.

Anyone who’s ever attended a meeting has experienced that almost unavoidable after-lunch slump, when the energy literally drains from the room and eyes glaze over. The good news: With a little planning, it doesn‘t have to be that way.

A scam is exploiting the credibility of big-name brands to defraud event planners. One planner is out nearly $20,000, and she’s not alone.

The newly expanded Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale combines waterfront beauty, cultural diversity, and inclusive design to create an ideal setting for large, accessible events. With state-of-the-art features, on-site accommodations, and a welcoming spirit, it’s a destination where creativity, well-being, and belonging thrive.

As August rolls around, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s no time to take a summer vacation. That’s one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.

As attendees crave deeper meaning and stronger emotional connections, Disney Meetings & Events is leaning into its storytelling roots.  At the heart of its strategy is the Disney Creative Studio, a collaborative hub where storytelling drives experiences that truly transform.

As costs rise and loyalty declines, connection can’t be an afterthought. Planners who fail to prioritize it risk losing attendees, and with them, their event’s future.