The highly anticipated 2024 Skift Conference Forum will feature a full day of thought-provoking and industry-shaping discussions. Tailored for senior planners and held at the inspiring Greenhouse in New York City, this forum is more than just a conference. This gathering is the place for candid, high-level conversations about the meetings industry’s most pressing issues.
From the corporate world’s top concerns, diversity and inclusion, to engaging the next generation and current geopolitical challenges, the Forum’s curated sessions bring together industry-leading CEOs to share insights on the industry, as well as marketing guru Seth Godin Wait for outside voices, who will offer a different perspective.
Join us to learn about the insights, preparation, and unique approach that make this forum a can’t-miss event for advanced planners.
Key points:
- Skift Conference Forum Overview:
- Targeted at advanced meeting planners, modeled after the Skift Global Forum.
- The event is in its second year, changing from a half-day to a full-day event.
- Focus on high-level discussions relevant to meeting planners, inspiring through candid, powerful conversations designed to make headlines.
- unique value proposition:
- The event creates space for conversations that aren’t happening elsewhere in the industry.
- Topics cover major industry issues such as DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), engaging the next generation, and geopolitical challenges.
- Speakers include marketing guru Seth Godin and CEOs from major industry organizations.
- Editorial and Strategic Approach:
- Design strategies around content that resonates with senior planners’ current challenges.
- Each session is planned with an editorial focus, exploring exciting and unexpected perspectives in live discussions.
- settings and format:
- The Glass House in New York City is an inspiring place that provides natural light and connection to the city.
- There are no breakouts; the entire event is a shared experience to ensure continuity and thematic consistency across all sessions.
- Engagement and success metrics:
- The goals of the forum are audience participation, active participation, energy, and ongoing dialogue after the event.
Episode Summary
Skift Meetings Forum is an event designed for experienced meeting planners. Now in its second year, the forum has grown from a half-day event to a full-day gathering, providing participants with the opportunity to have candid conversations about topics that are often overlooked in the industry. The forum is designed to facilitate high-level discussions on pressing issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), engaging the next generation, and the impact of geopolitical events on the meetings industry.
Keynote speakers including marketing guru Seth Godin and top industry CEOs will discuss key issues shaping today’s conference. Candid interviews with the CEOs of Encore and Cvent, two of the largest private companies in the meetings industry, will provide new perspective. Skift Meetings’ editorial focus is on ensuring that content is thought-provoking, engaging and challenging participants.
The single-stage experience ensures a shared experience, allowing for continuity and thematic consistency. Held at New York City’s scenic Greenhouse, the event provides an inspiring setting and unique format that encourages industry leaders to engage and connect.
Ultimately, the success of the forum will depend on the energy and engagement of attendees, and organizers aim to inspire ongoing dialogue and advance the meetings industry.
