Event Business & Investment
Gain insights into the financial strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and investment landscape shaping the event industry. This topic covers business valuation, private equity, budgeting, and maximizing event ROI for sustainable growth at Skift Meetings Forum 2025.
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Future is everything!
Human connection wins!
Catalyze happiness, trust
Fresh Eyes, Big Wins
Track soft metrics!
PE money surge!
Beyond Financial Returns
Don't miss projections!
Tariff Impact
Boost ROI now!
Clean books critical!
Rethink your sponsors!
Human Connection Matters
Market is robust!
Know your buyer!
Post-Exit Identity Crisis?
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“At the end of the day, the takeaway is you're selling the future. You're explaining the past and you're selling the future.”
“Talent goes to where diversity is. Women, people who look like me, people from the gay community, Hispanic Latinos, they want diversity. the Jenzers, they don't want one-sided.”
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The event industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge in mergers and acquisitions, creating a vibrant seller's market. Howard Givner, a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully sold three businesses, including the Event Leadership Institute to PCMA, offers critical insights into navigating this dynamic landscape. His expertise reveals why investors are flocking to events and what owners must do to prepare for a lucrative exit.
In an era where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a politicized battleground, event industry leaders are confronting unprecedented challenges. Far from being a fleeting trend, DEI is being championed as the essential framework for building resilient communities, fostering economic growth, and designing truly impactful events. This session explores how pioneering leaders are navigating these complexities, from empowering local economies to cultivating the next generation of diverse talent.
