As the business events community gathers in Germany for the 20th anniversary of IMEX Frankfurt, not only is there a focus on reconnecting after being away for two years but on sustainability as well. IMEX asked all in attendance to take its People and Planet Pledge, consisting of … | Continue reading
IMEX Frankfurt, the annual meeting and incentive travel exhibition event, is back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. On hand at IMEX Frankfurt, gathered at Messe Frankfurt, are exhibitors representing over 100 countries and over 2,800 registered buye … | Continue reading
“Disability is not a monolith – someone who has experience with one will not necessarily have it with others,” said Samantha Evans, certification manager for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. “There are many types of disabilities outside of the physic … | Continue reading
Drones are taking the event industry to new heights, especially as environmental concerns related to fireworks increase. According to Atmospheric Environment’s journal, fireworks release high levels of pollution into the air, and as a result, many global cities are replacing conv … | Continue reading
The second edition of the Leveraging Intellectual Capital report was released this week by convention industry consulting firm, GainingEdge. This annual report ranks convention destinations on the number of intellectual leaders that are part of governing bodies of international a … | Continue reading
Tony is currently the CEO of meetyoo conferencing GmbH, which he founded in 1999. He first studied business administration Frankfurt/Main and during this time went on to found his first IT company. Having founded meetyou in 1999, he also managed its sister company MVC Mobile Vid … | Continue reading
All relevant deals are listed below in chronological order with the latest on top. For details on financing terms, refer to our Skift Financing Cheat Sheet JUNO Raises $10M in Series A Funding May 26, 2022 JUNO, a platform for digital engagement activities, has secured $10 millio … | Continue reading
Covid pushed society a decade ahead in terms of digitization, and many technologies are here to stay in the events and trade show industries, said Corbin Ball, a meetings technology expert, and owner of Corbin Ball & Co. However, even now that in-person events are back, health an … | Continue reading
Experience design intentionally maps events to align with attendee personas, needs, and preferences. An aspect of this process is diversity, equity, and inclusion, otherwise known as DEI. Event professionals often think DEI relates only to doing something different. However, Roy … | Continue reading
“How do you effectively connect online attendees and bring them back into your event?” asked Sean Perkins, Vice President, Marketing, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), producer of CES, during Skift Meetings’ recent Event Tech Innovation Summit. The integration of offline and … | Continue reading
If the last few years have taught us anything, it is the power of community. And trade show organizer, Emerald, was listening and in May introduced its new accelerator division, Emerald Xcelerator. Now, it’s looking to expand into three fast-growing industries. “We believe in th … | Continue reading
The events industry joined together last year in a commitment to fight climate change as part of a Net Zero Carbon Events pledge signed at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow. Six months later, a report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Cvent in … | Continue reading
Returning to face-to-face meetings after two years of canceled conferences and way too many Zoom calls? Getting back to normal, or at least moving ahead with the new normal, may be a relief, but the world of meetings and events is far from business as usual. Here are a few ways t … | Continue reading
In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets 2. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors 3. Creative trade show booth ideas 4. Trade show booth ideas: 10×10 5. … | Continue reading
Leanne, who is based in Brisbane Australia, is an international consultant, facilitator, advisor and speaker who believes in creating unpredictable workshop experiences that predictably work! She is also the host of two podcasts; First Time Facilitator and Leanne Hughes’ Work and … | Continue reading
That’s right, the best event industry coverage is now even better. Don’t worry, we’ll still be covering all the content you know and love – just under a new name, with even more coverage opportunities. Why You may be wondering why we are rebranding – and why now. Let us explain … … | Continue reading
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has changed the way we all look at our work lives. Professionals in all industries are returning with the conviction that their time is valuable. Upon her return, Liz Lathan, CMP, CMO, and Cofounder of Haute Companies, realized she had some real … | Continue reading
Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. This segment has only come back 20 percent since its decline during the pandemic – one reason officials were happy … | Continue reading
“The pandemic has merged all boundaries of work and personal lives, in many cases permanently. And technology and life have adjusted to address this new reality of ours,” Rafat Ali, founder of Skift said about The Great Merging. This was the focus of Skift’s Future of Lodging For … | Continue reading
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that concluded in Dubai on May 12 is testament to the fact that live events are irreplaceable and no virtual extravaganza can replace the human element of in-person events. During the course of the four days (from May 9-12), the event witnessed par … | Continue reading
In a recent podcast featuring Stephanie Cheung, director of strategy & insights at MarketID, Cheung said she believes “events are the business of inspiration.” But to create inspiring events, planners need to feel inspired themselves. Inspiration can, at times, feel in short supp … | Continue reading
Fiona is a marketing executive with over 25 years experience leading teams globally, helping to develop integrated marketing experiences. After over 19 years with GPJ, Bruder was promoted in 2021 to the role of President – Americas. During her time with the company she has manage … | Continue reading
When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as … | Continue reading
ON24 attributes its negative revenues in the first quarter of 2022 to client budget rationalizations, the high cost of energy, and the dampening effect of the Ukraine crisis on EMEA markets. However, CEO and founder Sharat Sharan and chief financial officer Steven Vattuone believ … | Continue reading
The world as we knew it came to a standstill during the height of the Covid pandemic. Corporate offices closed, forcing many employees to work from home. This trend is called The Great Merging as lines have been blurred between one’s personal and professional lives. In most cases … | Continue reading