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Quashing Unfair Tax Policies, Growing International Travel, Training Workers Tops ECA 2025 Hot Button List

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Support government policies to help attract and train the industrys future workforce. This includes advocating for expanding Pell Grants to cover high-quality shorter-term skills training. This includes advocating for expanding Pell Grants to cover high-quality shorter-term skills training. global competitiveness.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

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Training programs are upping the event planning standard. With so much young talent entering our industry, we wanted to create an easy and free way for our clients to train new team members and to provide continuing education for more experienced planners,” said GDP President and CEO Catherine Chaulet in a press release.

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MPI Gears Up for EMEC 2025 in Türkiye

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Holmgreen impressed upon me the importance of MPI’s “idea incubator” approach, involving formats and education. Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings in International Cities Visitors to EMEC should also expect new, innovative and inspiring activities that partner education with incredible experiences, a feature the event is known for.

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Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training

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Where better than the home of the five-time NFL Champion Dallas Cowboys—AT&T Stadium—to meet for an intense day of education, inspiration and fun? The post Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training appeared first on Smart Meetings. From a huddle on the field with the original No.

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Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues

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Similarly, Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM), an organization committed to elevating diversity, education, advocacy and empowerment in the events industry, offers several programs designed to create an inclusive and diverse workforce and guest experience. Building Employment Pipelines through Education.

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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

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At events like IMEX America and MPI World Education Congress , we see this shift in action: virtual attendees aren’t just passive spectators but active participants, with real-time Q&As, curated meetups, and interactive content, creating a harmony across physical and digital spaces.

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Education vs Experience: Do You Need A Degree To Make It In The Events Industry?

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It’s the oldest dilemma in history – education vs experience. In an industry where experience oftentimes seems to overtake education, which one has more weight? If you want to become an event professional, should you invest in education first? Or is it safer to immediately jump into the field to get your hands dirty?

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