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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

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To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. Read More : Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs.

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Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’

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Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? This certification goes to businesses that are 51 percent owned, operated, capitalized or controlled by either women,; or black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). More : 8 Steps for Building Back a More Diverse Workforce.

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

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Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? Want even more event planning certificates and certifications?

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

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From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

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An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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CL24 Playbook for EIC Silver Sustainable Event Standard Certification

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PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego, earned the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard. In April, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 was awarded the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard.

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Future Leaders Speak Out: Sustainability in the Meetings Industry

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.” Nathaniel Holic, Manager, Meetings & Registration, BOMA International I would make sustainability a core requirement for events with tangible, measurable outcomes. This would mean mandatory practices like zero-waste policies, sourcing from local vendors, and ensuring venues meet green certifications.