Articles tagged “event tech”

What looked to be a slow year for event tech deals ramped up to a climactic finale with three major deals announced in December. Consolidation, AI upgrades and streamlined versions of all-in-one solutions were some of the trends that emerged and promise to continue into 2026.

Predicting the biggest shifts in the events industry is never simple. Some of Skift Meetings’ predictions for 2025 did in fact reshape the industry, while others went off course or were impacted by roadblocks.

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.

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.

Eventbrite’s sale to Bending Spoons removes a long-struggling ticketing platform from Wall Street pressure. Could the Italian tech company, known for overhauling tech companies, revive this event tech pioneer?

AI continues to reshape event technology, with innovation now focused less on novelty and more on meaningful automation. The latest wave of launches points to a maturing ecosystem where smarter tools are becoming standard, not optional.

Booking.com is taking a deliberate step beyond flights and hotels by adding meeting booking through a partnership with Bizly.

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.

Gamescom's AI tried to play matchmaker, but attendees weren't ready for a bot to book their meetings without asking.

Vendelux is offering event organizers a free way to expand their targeted marketing outreach data, provided they share their own data in exchange.