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.

Industry News

MeetingPlay + Aventri Acquire Registration Company Eventcore

Event registration may not be sexy, but it is a crucial part of how business events work. This acquisition reveals that the market recognizes the value of delivering smooth and powerful registration experiences.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Destinations

Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail

Despite the setbacks caused by the Covid pandemic, destinations across the globe are showcasing impressive new multipurpose venues to attract international events and conventions.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Industry News

IMEX Reinforces Prospects of Event Industry Recovery

IMEX in Frankfurt concluded on Thursday with show organizers releasing encouraging attendance numbers. Anecdotes of deals taking place on the show floor reflect growing confidence in a full industry recovery.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Destinations

Conference Destinations Compete With Academic Firepower

This report ranks destinations based on representation in international association leadership. It introduces a “harnessing ratio” as an indicator of how well destinations are leveraging their intellectual capital to attract conventions.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Announcements

EventMB Is Now Skift Meetings

I have some exciting news to share: Today EventMB became Skift Meetings.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Technology

Event Tech Plug and Play Is No Longer a Mirage

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Inspiration

9 Travel Trends Impacting Events Right Now

Skift Forum Europe 2022 brought together Europe’s top minds in travel and set the scene for what recovery from the Covid pandemic will look like in the event industry. Here we take a closer look at the key trends identified.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Industry News

EventsAIR Taps Former Hopin Exec as New CEO as Part of New Private Equity Infusion

Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has selected U.S.-based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan as its next CEO. The move is part of a significant private equity investment led by The Riverside Company. Founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, takes on the role of executive director of product innovation.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Event Management

9 Lessons From SXSW 2022

The 2022 edition of South by Southwest came to a close on Sunday. This highly anticipated return to in-person experiences in Austin, Texas, was augmented by many sessions streaming online. The success of this edition marks a return to a sense of relative normalcy for tech.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago

Industry News

IMEX to Exclude Russian State Attendees From Frankfurt Event

IMEX is the first major event industry show to exclude Russian participation.

Miguel Neves | 4 years ago