Executive Editor
Skift Meetings
Andrea Doyle is an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience covering the meetings, events and trade show industries.
As Executive Editor at Skift Meetings, Andrea brings extensive industry knowledge and a passion for compelling storytelling to her work. Her byline has appeared in a wide range of publications, including The Record, Successful Meetings Magazine, Avenue Magazine, New Jersey Health and Beauty and Bergen Health & Life Magazine.
Throughout her career, Andrea has received numerous honors, including Gold Awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), a Jesse H. Neal Award, a Travel Media Showcase Journalist Award and a New Jersey Press Association Scholarship.
She has reported on key trends in the meetings and incentives industry and profiled notable figures including restaurateur Danny Meyer and Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger.
Andrea holds a BA in English and Journalism from New York University.
When she’s not writing, Andrea enjoys yoga, hiking, the beach and live music. She got her first and only tattoo at IMEX 2019, thanks to tā moko artist Arekatera “Katz” Maihi at the New Zealand booth.
Date

Busy, high-pressure lives in the events industry can make it hard to find balance between work and fun. But what if the two could work together?
Explore how experiential design can blur the lines between work and play, helping to boost creativity, productivity and connection. Discover how joy, thoughtful learning design and culture can help teams perform at their best.
Learning outcomes:
Identify what mindful design is and how enjoyment can support productivity
Recognize the value of mindful fun and creativity in high-performing teams
Build a play-forward mindset to engage your team in learning experiences
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5
* CSEP Approved