Why Brands Are Doubling Down on Live Events in the Age of AI Noise
Brands are making bold experiential moves, and the events industry stands to benefit — if it delivers on the promise of meaningful experiences.
Miguel Neves
Miguel is Skift Meetings’ Editor-in-Chief and likes to describe himself as a, "curious creator and caring curator of computerized content and a conscious connector of charismatic characters". He lives and breathes the event tech sector and is deeply engaged in the global online community of event professionals. Miguel is a Portuguese soul who built a career in the UK and is now raising a young family in southern Denmark.
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