Here’s Where Suppliers Get the Inside Scoop on Planner Priorities

It’s no secret that we built Skift Meetings Forum around the needs of planners. But here’s the twist: that’s exactly why suppliers should be in the room.

This isn’t a sales-driven trade show. It’s the rare chance to be in the room where planners discuss what’s keeping them up at night: budgets, priorities, partnerships, and the future of events. 

Suppliers who skip it are leaving real intel (and real connection opportunities) on the table.

Here’s why being there matters.

1. This Is a Planner Event: That’s Your Advantage

Suppliers almost never hear planners speak freely. At Skift Meetings Forum, planners are the stars of the show, on and off the stage. Which means they:

• Reveal their pain points
• Share priorities that shape budgets and partnerships
• Debate challenges openly on stage

2. Direct Insights Across Planner Segments

Skift Meetings Forum pulls perspectives from every corner of the industry:

• Corporate planners navigating geopolitics and shrinking budgets
• Associations wrestling with membership and resource challenges
• Agencies looking to build unique brand experiences 

Explore how decision-making shifts by vertical, to tailor your pitch with precision.

3. Networking That Feels Human

Away from chaotic trade show floors, Skift Meetings Forum feels personal and human-centered:

• Structured topic-based networking via the dedicated app
• Early-arrivals mingling and connecting
• Organic chats during coffee breaks and lunch time

Be part of memorable conversations, not just business cards exchanges.

4. Big-Name Leaders on Stage

TED. SXSW. C2. Forrester. Pinterest. Forbes. They’re all sharing their advice on our stage. You can get a front-row look at how big players make decisions and what they want from partners.

Know exactly what matters to event leaders, and connect with them face-to-face.

5. A Global Reach

This isn’t just a New York crowd. Planners fly in from across the country, and overseas as well. Which means you to connect with a wide range of people, running events globally.

6. Relationships That Last Beyond the Forum

Skift Meetings Forum is intentionally kept intimate, so conversations don’t get lost in the shuffle. This is a room where you can build trust and position yourself as a true partner. The connections made here don’t end with the closing reception. They evolve.

The Bottom Line for Suppliers

Skift Meetings Forum is one of the rare places where planners take off their “sales defense” armor and share what really matters. Suppliers who attend aren’t just listening in. They’re gaining an advantage that competitors will spend months chasing.

If you want planner insights without guesswork, this is where you start.

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