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The Spotlight Fades on Celebrity Speakers

2 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

Planners are increasingly passing on celebrity speakers in favor of subject matter experts who deliver deeper value at lower cost. It’s a shift speaker bureaus are tracking closely. Mike Taubleb, founder of Promenade Speakers Bureau, said his company has experienced not only a shift away from high-profile speakers with steep fees, but fewer inquiries overall, and longer decision-making lead times. “Some clients are simply unable to commit to premium fees,” said Taubleb.
Women Leaders in Meetings: Janet Traphagen

2 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

Janet Traphagen joined Creative Group in 1996 and has risen from account manager to president, a role she’s held since 2014. Under her leadership, the company, which specializes in meetings, events, and incentive programs, has navigated major industry shifts. A past chair of the Incentive Research Foundation, Traphagen also serves as an advisor to global hospitality brands and mentors small business owners through programs in the Chicago area.
NASA Faces Steep Budget Cuts, One Space Meeting Has Already Been Scrapped

3 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

NASA is facing a proposed 24% budget cut. The financial uncertainty is already hitting the events sector. The International Space Station Research and Development Conference, planned for July in Seattle, has been canceled just two months out.
Event Tech News Roundup: April-May 2025

3 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Miguel Neves

The event tech sector continues to transform, and artificial intelligence is a major trend shaping developments. Some event tech companies focus on using AI to improve networking suggestions or lead recommendations based on engagement data. Meanwhile, others use it for real-time support through voice and text. AI is also powering event marketing consulting tools and travel management insights. Furthermore, it enables automated live streaming using robotic cameras.
Canceled, Moving to Canada: Science Conferences Shun the U.S.

3 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

Visa delays, funding cuts, and geopolitical tensions are driving scientific conferences out of the U.S. Some are relocating. Others are canceling. The International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IACBT) canceled its August 14-17 conference in Nashville — its first U.S. meeting in 40 years. Approximately 900 were expected. Organizers cited visa uncertainty, federal funding cuts, and concerns about U.S. policy as reasons for the cancellation.
Want More Engaged Attendees? Focus Less on Time, More on Energy

4 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

Want to keep attendees awake and engaged? Focus on energy, not the clock. That was a theme of "The Wellness Intersection," a Skift Meetings Backstage Briefing held on May 29. “Attention, information retention, energy, and connection come from events designed with the attendee in mind,” said Samantha T. Marie, chief experience officer at OmniEra Events and Travel. She was joined by Sepideh Eivazi, founder of Dawn of the Earth, a company that combines somatic breathwork with custom teas.
19 New Southern U.S. Meeting Venues

4 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Barbara Scofidio |Miguel Neves

According to the latest United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, the three fastest-developing cities for hotel development are in the South: Dallas with 204 projects (23,669 rooms), Atlanta with 168 projects (19,431 rooms), and Nashville with 130 (17,029 rooms) The types of venues being built and undergoing renovations run the gamut from convention centers (Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the Savannah Convention Center in...
Events Under Pressure: How Planners Are Designing for Uncertainty

4 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

Growing geopolitical instability, trade tensions, and unpredictable policy shifts are forcing event organizers to rethink everything from show formats to sponsorship models, according to leaders gathered at the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) on May 28.
Cybersecurity Conference Delays U.S. Launch, Citing Uncertain Political Climate

4 weeks ago | meetings.skift.com | Andrea Doyle

Citing unpredictable political and economic conditions in the U.S., organizers have postponed the first American edition of InCyber Forum. This international cybersecurity conference was set to take place June 17–18 San Antonio's Henry B. González Convention Center. The event, which combines a tradeshow with expert panels, was expected to draw about 5,000 attendees from across the global cyber industry.
Head to the Midwest: 5 New and Newly Renovated Facilities for Groups

1 month ago | meetings.skift.com | Barbara Scofidio |Miguel Neves

The Midwest has always been a popular spot for meetings industry gatherings, with Meeting Professionals International’s 2025 WEC coming to St. Louis this June. Chicago is a main chapter hub for every industry association, and Minneapolis is home to the headquarters of several of the major incentive houses. Hotel investment in the region is booming, particularly in major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, as well as secondary and tertiary markets like Omaha and Des Moines.