The Stand-Up

Skift Meetings' deep dive into the events industry.

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The Good News Out of IMEX

Destinations came to Vegas with stories, not just booths.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Oct 15, 2026

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Why Your Attendees Are Waiting So Long to Register

It might have something to do with a lack of information and a super strict cancellation policy.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Oct 13, 2026

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Before You Ask ChatGPT Where to Host Your Meeting...

...beware of the blind spots.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Oct 8, 2026

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The $3 Billion Deal That May Reshape the Events Industry

Informa is buying Clarion.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Oct 6, 2026

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The Decisions You Should Make for Your Meeting in October

Welcome to Q3. Here's what you need to put on your priority list.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Oct 3, 2026

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The Internal Memo We Decided to Share

A reflection on lessons from nearly 20 years of designing events.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 29, 2026

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Talking About AI, Coming Back to People

Plus: why your next agenda needs 15 more minutes

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 24, 2026

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Can Meetings Survive the U.S.-Canada Chill?

The leaders of the U.S. meetings industry wrote a letter to their members to ease the political tension.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 22, 2026

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The Most Powerful Women in Meetings

We spoke to each of them about their career paths, biggest risks, and hopes for the industry.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 17, 2026

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The Meetings Budget Nobody Owns

Nearly a third of companies spend $10 million or more on meetings, yet most have no dedicated team to prove their ROI.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 15, 2026

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Why Half of Planners Are Rewriting Their Contracts

The industry has changed. Contracts need to do the same.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 10, 2026

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The Average Attendee Is Now Skipping More Sessions

They still want to be at the meeting. They're just tired of passively learning.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 8, 2026

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The Best $100 Attendees Didn't Have to Spend

What a free event's test shows about value and commitment for attendees.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 3, 2026

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The Money Talk: What You're Worth, What You're Owed

A look at what you should be earning, plus what to do about your unpaid invoices.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Sep 1, 2026

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The Wall Between Travel and Meetings Is Falling

The Spotnana-TROOP deal is a bet that CFOs want one number, not two.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 27, 2026

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The Fake Cars Waiting for Your Attendees

Illegal transportation companies are targeting airports and convention centers for rides.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 25, 2026

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👓 Some Meetings Are Already Banning Smart Glasses. Should You?

If your attendees are wearing them, you may be dealing with some big privacy issues.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 20, 2026

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👩‍💼Women Are Everywhere in Events — Except at the Top. Why?

A look at what companies can do to advance the careers of the women who run the industry.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 18, 2026

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🥸 The Fraud Economy Is Coming for Your Conference

AI is making it faster and cheaper than ever to fake an entire program.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 13, 2026

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If Your Hotel Cancels, Do You Know the Actual Costs?

Determine the answer before your next negotiation.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 11, 2026

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💻 The Fully-Automated, AI-Sourced Meeting Is Here

AI agents — not humans — are taking over the complete process of booking meetings.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 6, 2026

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🏀 Why Planners Are Trading Private Dinners for the Big Game

Business meetings are increasingly happening at marquee events like the World Cup and U.S. Open.

David McMillin, Skift Meetings Head of Content

Aug 4, 2026

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✂️ Planners Are Cutting Content to Build Connection

The era of more-is-more is coming to an end.

Jul 30, 2026

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Sustainability Sells. So Why Aren't More Event Suppliers B Corps?

As more meeting planners prioritize sustainability, a surprisingly low number of suppliers have opted to pursue the certification in the U.S.

Jul 28, 2026

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Where Do Your Attendees Actually Want to Learn?

Spoiler alert: It's not in a session room.

Jul 23, 2026

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The Good News Out of IMEX

Why Your Attendees Are Waiting So Long to Register

Before You Ask ChatGPT Where to Host Your Meeting...

The $3 Billion Deal That May Reshape the Events Industry

The Decisions You Should Make for Your Meeting in October

The Internal Memo We Decided to Share

Talking About AI, Coming Back to People

Can Meetings Survive the U.S.-Canada Chill?

The Most Powerful Women in Meetings

The Meetings Budget Nobody Owns

Why Half of Planners Are Rewriting Their Contracts

The Average Attendee Is Now Skipping More Sessions

The Best $100 Attendees Didn't Have to Spend

The Money Talk: What You're Worth, What You're Owed

The Wall Between Travel and Meetings Is Falling

The Fake Cars Waiting for Your Attendees

👓 Some Meetings Are Already Banning Smart Glasses. Should You?

👩‍💼Women Are Everywhere in Events — Except at the Top. Why?

🥸 The Fraud Economy Is Coming for Your Conference

If Your Hotel Cancels, Do You Know the Actual Costs?

💻 The Fully-Automated, AI-Sourced Meeting Is Here

🏀 Why Planners Are Trading Private Dinners for the Big Game

✂️ Planners Are Cutting Content to Build Connection

Sustainability Sells. So Why Aren't More Event Suppliers B Corps?

Where Do Your Attendees Actually Want to Learn?

Featured Authors

Sarah Kopit, Skift Editor-in-Chief

Rafat Ali, Skift Founder & CEO

Dennis Schaal, Skift Executive Editor

Seth Borko, Head of Skift Research

Adriana Lee, Travel Tech Reporter

Sean O'Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor

Meghna Maharishi, Airline Reporter