Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Activate brought 274 Maritz team members and 377 supplier partners to Phoenix for education and networking; for 48 of those Maritz employees, a big focus was the sustainability course.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

2020 Virtual Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability. Sustainability cannot be an afterthought. This year events will start thinking more holistically about what we can do to improve our impact from banning single-use plastics, and educating out attendees, to offering more plant-based catering.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

2020 Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability. Sustainability cannot be an afterthought. This year events will start thinking more holistically about what we can do to improve our impact from banning single-use plastics, and educating out attendees, to offering more plant-based catering.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. —

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Transform a ballroom into breakout spaces and allow people to mill about freely and challenge expectations of what a large event can look like. Green Gatherings Sustainability is at the front of both planners’ and attendees’ minds, as Green Gatherings takes center stage. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 5, 2023

The PCMA Foundation partnered with Marriott International and CEMA on a new report, with research conducted and analyzed by creative agency Storycraft Lab, that focuses on constants — truths rather than trends — shaping event design. Download the full report at Six Truths for Innovative Event Strategies.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

“It was love from the first event,” says Meg Strahle of her career path from a wedding planner’s assistant to an assistant sustainability advisor for a consultancy focused on helping events with their sustainability strategies. in sustainability and events. We have a long way to go!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Be curious and ask them about their priorities and what’s important to them—not only in what they are seeking in their event experiences but also broader marketing and business priorities. Spatial Design for the Subconscious Mind Cookie-cutter conference designs can be mundane and predictable to an attendee.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Last year, IMEX partnered with Encore to create “Break Free: A Journey of Transformation” with the goal of creating experiences that brought attendees through an emotional journey, challenging their belief systems and inspiring them to create organizational, social or environmental change with the events they lead by considering all the senses.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What that means for events: The role of the event designer will be to reimagine networking and create an environment where people feel open enough to stretch their minds and fully participate. Exploring Identities Humans seek the ability to find their own individualized uniqueness but also to find where they overlap with others.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry. Meeting and event executives are often tasked with the impossible combination of delivering value to stakeholders and being cost-conscious.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The author of “Intentional Event Design” joined the IMEX team in June after leaving SITE Global where she was head of events for more than three years, to pursue a. Smart Meetings debriefed with Tahira Endean, head of program with IMEX Group, about what worked and what will be changed for next year. A Focused Approach. “We

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

The needs, wants, and expectations of travelers, however, have shifted, and hospitality companies like Accor are shifting in turn to meet them through products and experiences that emphasize work-life balance, wellness, and sustainability. We need to transform each and every aspect of how we do business.”

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And if technology is the disruptor that is focusing these things” “I think the biggest burden on event designers, strategists, planners, and even implementers has been these huge leaps in technology”, he continues. We can’t look at the future of events without talking about sustainability.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

The post Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. There’s a growing emphasis on sustainability in the HoReCa sector, particularly in the movement towards local sourcing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. —

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For these reasons, event design only grows more imaginative and experiential. Talk around sustainability is rising as well, she says. This will continue to be an important issue as it relates not only to the protection of our environment but the way it resonates with socially conscious event participants,” she says.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Life On The Road For Event Planners. Planning Sustainable Events: How We Can Solve Global Issues. Ashley Strachovsky, Event Prof & Rising Star. Learning & Performance Design: It’s Part Of The Experience. Women In Events. Taking Event Design To The Next Level.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 17, 2022

Wilcox will coordinate the agency’s global ongoing efforts to streamline internal corporate social responsibility and environment/sustainable practices developing best practices that can be applied not only internally but in strategic meeting and event design.

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Stova

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Sustainability is an increasingly pressing concern and should be a priority that guides your event design from inception. What Is “Sustainability” and Why Do Your Stakeholders Care? Sustainability is commonly understood in a few different ways. Any initiative within your event that supports one of these goals (e.g.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Event Sustainability — This long-simmering conversation is finally coming to boil. Major shows like CES, PackExpo, and World of Concrete have already implemented public-facing sustainability initiatives. In addition, consumers are increasingly considering sustainability as a benefit when traveling.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We will demystify some of the questions around costs – both initial and ongoing—for more sustainable choices and share the best first steps to getting started with a pivot towards sustainability. This webinar also serves as an introduction to the onsite sustainability activations at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

JUNE 18, 2024

These trends promise to enhance the event planner role, offering new opportunities for engagement and innovation. Event planners will need to stay ahead of these changes to create memorable and impactful experiences. This includes using renewable energy sources, minimising waste, and encouraging sustainable transportation options.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2022

PCMA Foundation, in partnership with Singapore Tourism Board, initiated research the Time is Now – Sustainability in Business Events Industry to learn what practices event organisers are implementing for their events. We know it can be daunting to stare down the path of sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2024

What made this event particularly intriguing was the audience itself—event planners, individuals accustomed to orchestrating memorable experiences for others. This meant that our event design had to not only meet but exceed their expectations, presenting a unique challenge and opportunity.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. Wyss, Project Manager at Wasser-Agenda 21, who gave insights into the event design process. Sustainability initiatives at the event. About the organiser: Wasser-Agenda 21.

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Gavel International

MARCH 17, 2025

Another way to encourage curiosity is by inviting internal subject matter experts to share their unique insights at special events designed for them. A WELL-ROUNDED CULTURE FOR MORE ENGAGED EMPLOYEES Your employees are the force that sustains your business and drives it forward.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 9, 2023

A strategic alliance with the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), with the goal of building value for both PCMA and NCBMP communities.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 30, 2023

I feel very passionately about mental health and physical wellbeing and believe that they are critical factors in maintaining a sustainable workforce. Wellness initiatives existed pre-pandemic but the focus on integrating health and wellness into events is so much more present as we shift back to fully in-person events.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Yet stakeholders have discovered numerous positive aspects, including: You’re instantly “there” Travel expense and time is eliminated, with an associated sustainability bonus. The adoption of participant-driven and participation-rich meeting formats improves event ROI.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Onsite Event Branding Event Design When it comes to event branding, the design of the event plays a critical role. An effective event design should capture the essence of the brand and convey the intended message to the attendees.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The trends shaping the future of corporate events are constantly transforming in response to the ever-changing world of technology, cultural dynamics, and the evolving needs of businesses. Sustainability Environmental and social responsibility are becoming central considerations in event planning. Need Help with Your Next Event?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Combining a proven hosted buyer program, unrivaled education sessions, and daytime and evening networking opportunities, this has become the must-attend event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry. Event Design Certificate. Those who complete the event will receive a certificate in event design.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Ask the AI to brainstorm blog ideas, write a script for your CEO to introduce the event, or develop insightful questions for a panel session. You can give it prompts like “What type of workshop should I host at my leadership conference event?” or “What goodies should I include in my sustainability event’s goodie bag?”

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