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Event Tech News Roundup: April-May 2025

2 days 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.

4 days 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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 week 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.
Five Key Hotels and Venues Opening in the Northeast

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

The long-awaited reopening of the Waldorf Astoria has again been delayed to the fall, with planners eager to get a peek at the Art Deco Park Avenue landmark, the flagship of Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. Already highly sought-after is Convene’s new location in Hudson Yards, which is set to reopen in September, with views of the city’s iconic skyline from the 24th floor.
Record Numbers, Rising Worries at IMEX Frankfurt 2025

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

Geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration dominated conversations at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, emerging as a key concern in both education sessions and informal discussions on the show floor. Despite the backdrop, the event wrapped Thursday with a strong showing: 13,000 attendees and more than 4,000 buyers participated in 67,000 pre-scheduled meetings over three days — figures that CEO Carina Bauer said matched pre-pandemic levels.
Yoga, Vegan Menus: Events Get a Wellness Makeover

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

These days, going to a conference isn’t just about the keynote speakers or networking sessions — it’s also about how attendees feel when it’s over. More events are prioritizing wellness, from the food on your plate to the air in the room. “If I’m taking time out of my schedule to go to an event, I want it to be balanced and help me become stronger for myself and my company,” said Rachael Riggs, general manager of environmental strategy and subject matter expert on wellbeing at Maritz.