New Blood at One of Event Tech’s Top Players

Andrew Sheivachman

January 9th, 2020 at 12:30 AM EST

Photo Credit: WebSummit Lisbon 2019. Shown here is Pavilion 1 on day four at the Samsung booth. Technology is becoming more intergral to events. Flickr / Web Summit

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As event tech companies look to streamline their platforms, some will look outside the event sector for leaders to help lead the process.

Happy belated New Year. We've got the latest on leadership changes at Aventri this week. Former CEO Oni Chukwu is moving to the company's board of directors. As the event technology company aims to gain ground on its rivals, perhaps leadership from outside the sector will come in handy. Also check out the latest on the backlash to destinations hosting events at plantations in the U.S. South and the unpredictable rise of Dubai as a hub for wellness events. If you have any feedback about the newsletter or news tips, feel free to reach out via email at as@skift.com or tweet @sheivach. — Andrew Sheivachman, Senior Enterprise Editor The Future of Events and Meetings Aventri Goes Outside Event Tech for New CEO: New leade

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