Miguel Neves Archives

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.

Trends & Insights

Trade Shows Boosted by Strong Asian Interest

Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Industry News

Hubilo Acquires Badging Specialist Fielddrive

On paper, this deal makes perfect sense. Hubilo is keen to move beyond virtual events and build a strong offering for in-person events. Fielddrive brings innovative badging and on-site solutions. Now the challenge is gaining market share.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Technology

AI Translation Platform Adds Natural Sounding Voices

AI-powered translation company Wordly announced an impressive set of new features. It is also partnering with MPI, the largest meetings industry association, and scaling up its infrastructure and operations to meet growing demand.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Inspiration

Dance Marathon Event Raises $15 Million for Childhood Cancer

A unique dance marathon event raised a record $15 million for childhood cancer. The annual event is run by more than 16,500 Penn State student volunteers since 1973 and it has raised $203 million that helped more than 4,800 families to date.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Event Design

Events That Boost Remote Teams

Working from home offers many benefits, but building trust and forging connections is harder. Designing purposeful, engaging events can help.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Destinations

Australia Wants to Revive Business Events Pipeline

Australia is looking to quickly rebuild its pipeline of international events following the disruption caused by the Covid pandemic. Hosting the region's industry trade show and relaunching an iconic destination showcase event is a sign that Australia means business.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

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Technology

Native ChatGPT Event Technology Integration Now Live

Generative AI is set to revolutionize event marketing. This native integration with event management platform InEvent is the next step towards AI-written copy becoming commonplace across business events.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

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Industry News

Zoom Layoffs May Signal Turning Away From Events

Layoffs have impacted almost all major tech companies. Zoom is downsizing by 15 percent and may be shifting its focus away from live events.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Sustainability

A Future Vision for Trade Shows

Despite evidence that attendees today have different priorities, business events have largely returned to the same formats as before the Covid pandemic. As organizers look to adapt to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on the trade shows of the future.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago

Trends & Insights

Everyday Events on the Rise

New research suggests that event marketers are looking to increase the number of small events they run. They are counting on event technology to help with streamlining and replicating small events that deliver results.

Miguel Neves | 3 years ago