Meetings and Events Industry News

Thomas Reiser shares insights on the interplay of global influence, the evolution of membership, and the reshaping of industry standards.

It's been a relatively quiet month for event tech. Still, there were some significant updates to the event tech landscape worth exploring.

The days of creating passive content are gone. Addressing attendee pain points and their desired outcomes requires creating custom content through active attendee engagement.

Creators are exploring what is possible with AI, and some are going beyond what is acceptable. Questioning what is authentic or reliable is only one part of the equation when it comes to AI, but it is a skill everyone needs to develop rapidly.

Entries are now open for the 2024 edition of the Skift Meetings Awards, celebrating the business events industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers. Apply by April 30, 2024 to secure the best entry rate.

Monique Ruff-Bell is chief program and strategy officer at TED Conferences, a new role for the organization. Just as TED is known for powerful ideas, powerfully presented, Ruff-Bell’s road to this role is an inspiring one.

The Melbourne Convention Bureau is supporting First Nations Peoples with a new guide that helps event organizers add cultural depth to their events while making a positive social impact.

Sustainability in the events and hospitality industries are a flood with authoritative-sounding designations and convoluted certifications that appear murky to the general public. Prince Harry’s Travalyst aims to provide clarity to sustainable travel.

The best way to create the future of events is to create it. Skift Meetings met with several forward-thinking industry leaders to discuss innovation in events and share insights into making their visions a reality.

Attendees with disabilities face far more accessibility issues than what’s covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sage Inclusion plans to roll out a certification process to ensure inclusivity for all.