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7 Ways to Embed Wellness in Your Meetings

Smart Meetings

These practices enhance the event’s atmosphere, encouraging deeper connections among attendees. Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability.

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

Smart Meetings

Figuring out what you need to make your events better and more welcoming for everyone is no simple task but just asking the question how is already a great first step. 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).

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Desireé Dolecki, CMP

Smart Meetings

To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. She provides all event leaders—venues, suppliers, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, board members and stakeholders—with detailed communication outlining their roles, expectations, a checklist of to-dos and due dates.

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Getting Serious About Sustainable Event Design

Convene by PCMA

With that in mind, we are dedicating the upcoming edition of Convene fully — our first single-topic issue — to the climate crisis, and what the business events industry is doing to address this global challenge. You are a business event designer. Now is the time to raise the bar.” — Don Neal.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

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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CL24 Playbook for EIC Silver Sustainable Event Standard Certification

Convene by PCMA

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.