Meet the Events Industry’s Who's Who
North Javits Center, New York City | September 22, 2026
The Skift Meetings Forum for 2026 arrives at a defining moment for the events industry. Building on the first three Forums, the latest edition will explore how the events industry is reinventing itself to ensure it thrives in a rapidly shifting business and geopolitical landscape.
From AI-supported creativity to hyper-personalized, community-focused experiences, we’ll look at how events are helping shape our world. This is where global event leaders come together to chart a future that’s smarter, more intentional, and more human than ever.
"When the world feels fractured, people don’t need just another show. They need space to make sense of it together. That’s what I found at Skift Meetings Forum earlier this week... It was also a what-now experience that delivered from a place of deep expertise on every level, including entrepreneurship, association, and destination leaders too."
Skift Meetings Forum 2025 By The Numbers
Past Speakers
From top event strategists and tech innovators to rising entrepreneurs, Skift Meetings Forum features industry leaders shaping the future of business events.
Skift Meetings Forum Venue
Skift Meetings Forum will take place at the Javits Center, where sweeping spaces, bold design, and unmistakable Manhattan energy set the stage for forward-thinking dialogue.
Javits Center
429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Javits Center is fully ADA accessible and offers accommodations for hearing-impaired guests and service animals - visit javitscenter.com or email [email protected] for more details.
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Now Open For Entries: The Skift IDEA Awards
Have a bold idea shaping the future of meetings and events? The Skift IDEA Awards recognize breakthrough projects in technology, sustainability, and end-to-end experience design across the global travel industry. Now in its eighth year, the awards spotlight the ideas and teams pushing how people gather, connect, and engage.
Winners receive a complimentary pass to Skift Global Forum, a physical award trophy, and an on-stage moment in front of the industry’s most influential leaders.