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How UFI’s Kai Hattendorf Helped Launch the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge

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At the time, Hattendorf was chair of the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), an advocacy organization made up of major international trade associations affiliated with the business events industry. 10, when Hattendorf announced the pledge to the world at COP26, there were 109 signatories, a figure that had grown to 225 by mid-2022. “The

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A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Events — and the World

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Before it began, many were calling the United Nations (UN) conference the “last best hope” for nations to commit to curbing global emissions and avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. It’s appropriate that, at one of the world’s most significant global events, the meetings industry would have a voice.

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Making Bleisure, Sustainability, and Wellness Top of Mind

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During GME’s panel, “The Future of Events and Travel,” leadership from Accor, Air France, and the Paris 2024 organizing committee spoke about the climate impact of hospitality and air travel, and what the collective industry can do to mitigate that impact.

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Tech Conferences: The Best Tech Events Guide for 2023

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This global event celebrates the convergence of AI and IoT – two transformative technologies used in everyday life by everyone. From expert speaker sessions, product deep dives and speaker panels — SIGNAL delivers you powerful and practical sessions to build legendary customer relationships with Twilio. IoT Tech Expo Global.