New Destination Sustainability Ranking Announced
Cities from around the world demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental change as they compete against each other to top this coveted destination sustainability ranking.
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.
Simon Thewlis: Events Make an Enormous Contribution to Society
Simon Thewlis, managing director of Event Pty, discusses the challenges faced by the events sector despite its contributions to society and the economy.
Maritz CEO Focused on AI and Recruiting as Brand Consolidates
Maritz Holdings president and CEO David Peckinpaugh shared plans to streamline the company under one brand while rebuilding its workforce and implementing AI at the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.
10 Things to Look Forward to at the Skift Meetings Forum
At today's first-ever Skift Meetings Forum, there will be real talk about real meetings, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
AI Event Tech Targets Enterprise Adoption
A new paid, but yet unpriced, version of Gevme and PCMA's AI event technology tool features enterprise-level data security. A two-level training program is also in the works.
PCMA Selects Barcelona for Next European Gathering and Adds Sustainability Event
The next edition of PCMA's European gathering will take place in Barcelona in 2024. The event will also feature a co-located sustainability and climate tech conference.
Cut Keynotes in Half, Say Meeting Designers
The results are in. Keep keynotes short and dedicate more time to face-to-face interaction. Expert meeting designers lead the call for rethinking conference agendas.
360 Projection Comes as Standard at This Hotel
W South Beach invested $6 million in renovating its ballroom which now features 360 projection technology built in and cutting-edge sound to go with it.
Learnings From a Record-Breaking Virtual Book Launch
At a time when virtual events seem to be losing steam, some are wildly successful and help companies generate millions of dollars in revenue.
The Human Way to Boost Event Networking
Networking ambassadors have the power to greatly enhance human connections and cultivate a sense of belonging at business events.