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.
Hopin Lays Off Workers on Impact From Covid
UK-based event tech unicorn Hopin is laying off 12 percent of its workforce, including four members of the senior management team. Does the downsizing point to a real decline in business or just some housecleaning after riding the wave of virtual meetings?
How Event Industry Leaders Are Preparing for 2022
Has attendee behavior changed forever? Do all events need to offer an option to participate remotely? Are employees working remotely more or less attracted to in-person events? These are some of the fascinating questions we will address with industry leaders at the upcoming Future of the Event Industry: 2022 Outlook Summit.
3 Event Tech Innovations You May Have Missed
Are the days of exciting new event tech startups pitching for funding with revolutionary new products a thing of the past?
Event Professionals Share New Year's Resolutions
Twenty event professionals share their New Year’s resolutions. Seven common themes paint a clear picture of what event professionals want to be and see in 2022. They also offer a good recipe for how to tackle the year ahead.
11 Event Trends to Watch in 2022
With growing uncertainty surrounding events, it helps to stay ahead of the game as you plan for the new year. Here, we explore a summary of the top 11 trends for the events industry in 2022.
Bizzabo Acquires Wearable Event Tech Startup Klik for $13.5 Million
Bizzabo has acquired Klik, a Montreal-based event tech startup developing wearable badging technology. The deal, Bizzabo’s fourth acquisition in six months, is worth $13.5M in a mix of cash and stock.
Bizzabo Acquires TeeVid to Double Down on Video Production
Bizzabo has acquired TeeVid, a little-known Israeli video production startup, to power its brand new video production suite. Video production is a top priority for all major virtual and hybrid event platforms, yet Bizzabo claims its approach is different.
