Meetings and Events Industry News

AI is hogging the spotlight once again with multiple companies announcing developments and integrations, but there are also new offerings around floor plans and registration.

Scams are no longer a fringe threat in the events industry, for many they’re a costly reality. As fraudsters slip past traditional defenses, planners must treat cybersecurity with the same urgency as attendee safety.

Marybeth Roberts was on the forefront of the strategic meetings management movement decades ago. Today she is as passionate as ever about innovating and driving cost efficiencies.

Howard Givner built and sold three successful event businesses and now advises CEOs on growth. He says events are "on borrowed time" if they ignore two areas in dire need of innovation.

Major tech firms are betting on San Francisco's convention offering. But these headline-grabbing wins mask a slower recovery in overall convention numbers.

Despite government rollbacks, the ESG experts at Opus Agency believe 2026 will see a return to sustainability. Here’s why.

With event budgets already stretched, the removal of the duty-free exemption for low-value packages adds yet another challenge to cross-border supply chains.

Skift Meetings Forum 2025 agenda is packed with high-impact sessions on AI, geopolitics, sponsorships, and ROI frameworks. You will walk away with future-ready strategies and insider insights from the industry’s most influential voices.

Excel London's delayed expansion is finally open. Its new conferencing facilities are helping position the venue for a strong financial future, largely driven by a surge in North American business.