Gallus Events

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The UN Climate Conference took place in Madrid in Dec 2019. I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . So what exactly is the business of events, doing to showcase a sustainable future for our industry? The UN Conference on Climate Change was a massive event, by anyone’s standards.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Peer Conferences Unveiled—The Transcript! Here it is—enjoy!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

These events are planned to not only reward, but to also educate the team in an effort to strengthen the individuals and company to move forward. Jennifer Glynn, CITP - Managing Director Meeting Encore and Intuitive Conferences & Events, Immediate Past President SITE global. Now is the time to reimagine your internal programs.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. What obstacles are preventing you from live streaming your conference education?

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

“Our company markets 365 days a year; our conference sponsorship is only 3 days a year.” “For Companies have generated their own outreach and created lead lists with social media; presented educational content via company webinars on Zoom; and posted case studies and guides on their company website.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

If they don’t win over the attendee, the sponsorship may not be sustainable. As part of the competitive intelligence we gather for conferences, our team analyzes hundreds of sponsorship offerings. For traditional conferences, this might be “Education Champion” or “Experience Enhancers.” Dare to be different!

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It also states that sustainable catering (for example, plant-based, organic, ethically-sourced, healthy and local where possible) can make a “significant environmental impact.”. To read the report in full, download our Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide for free. Nearly half of this comes directly from meat and dairy production.

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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. However, during the company’s Activate conference in August, participation went to a whole new level. I'm excited to see the results of the course as the practices are implemented in their operations.”

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 5, 2017

Traditional conferences unconsciously promote and sustain power imbalances between the “speakers” at the front of the room and the audience. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. All meetings incorporate power relationships that fundamentally affect their dynamics and potential. It is one.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 28, 2017

But most conference experiences have changed very little, if at all. So what type of conference education are you serving your customers—shallow learning, advancement learning or deep learning? So what percentage of your conference education falls into each of the following three categories? Shallow Learning.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

Sustainability is now top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. BMA House – sustainable from every perspective. BMA House offers a glorious backdrop for sustainable events of all types including conferences, parties, weddings, awards ceremonies and meetings. Click here to continue reading.

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. The planner/conference host needs to be sure that they have covered all their bases and prepared for any and all situations. What does this mean? Temptations.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Reimagine Education. The Reimagine Education Conference will include 1500 visionaries and leaders in the world of education, and run virtually for 10 days straight. The Media and Learning Online conference is an entire virtual event dedicated to sustaining and innovating video based services in higher education.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 13, 2023

‘Green Team’ members earn complimentary registration to the Greenbuild conference and expo. The volunteers spend time helping participants follow Greenbuild’s sustainability guidelines in exchange for complimentary registration, said Stephanie Barger, director TRUE Zero Waste, market transformation and business development, at the U.S.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Oracle OpenWorld holds a sustainable-first CSR event. Oracle OpenWorld is on a mission “to host the most sustainable conference in the world.”. OpenWorld follows a process outlined by ISO 20121: 2012 Event Sustainability Management Systems. SalesForce holds an event to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. MeetGreen Director of Sustainability Eric Wallinger here and in photo at top. Read IMEX CEO Carina Bauer’s goals for the return to European meeting.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . Sustainability is part of the plan. You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Sustainability strategies replace one-off programmes.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Freeman and Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow are among the global organisations already using the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap to steer their sustainability journey. As a producer of events, continuing our work against Action Area 2 will be our focus — to redesign events to be sustainable and waste free. Five action areas.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Leading creatives, commentators, event designers and brands will headline the educational programme at this years’ inaugural CHS Birmingham Show, taking place 26th October at the ICC Birmingham. The Education programme, proudly sponsored by Millennium Point is designed to consider the future of events. and ‘What do I need to be?’.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. “We were doing sustainability before anyone thought it was remotely interesting because we thought it was the right thing to do,” said IMEX CEO Carina Bauer. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. Logistically this meant a huge effort just for the event to take place.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 16, 2017

Having recently consulted with a major professional association on the sustainability and long-term growth strategy of its women’s leadership conference, I was motivated to attend a leadership forum for women in our own industry: IAEE’s Women’s Leadership Forum, which took place at the new MGM National Harbor in early May.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Physicians, the authors write, have long depended on live and in-person conferences — particularly sessions that use cadavers and simulation exercises — to maintain their skills and learn new techniques, as well as for personal and professional interaction with their colleagues and discussions that lead to new research and academic collaborations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

More than any other marketing channel, face-to-face experiences solidify a sense of community and help sustain them in the long run. Use your event platform as a central hub for regular events and meetings, including: Association events and conferences. Educational content, training videos, and webinars. How to Make It Happen.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking. New Foundation President Hamish Reid, MICE Consultant with Hills Balfour, shared that between 2016 and 2022 alone, more than $1.7

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

Released on the first day of Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress in Cancun, the “Meeting Room of the Future 2023” survey report from the International Association of Conference Centers finds the 275 responding planners to be focused more heavily on “experience creation” versus before the Covid pandemic.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The oldest Gen-Zers are nearing 30, which means they’ve entered the professional world and are attending trade shows, conferences, and other events. Diversity and sustainability are essential values for Gen Z, the most diverse generation ever. Sustainable event planning should be your default.

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Loudermilk Center

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, event planning presents a unique opportunity to create memorable experiences that are also environmentally responsible. Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference, a non-profit gala, or a community workshop, prioritizing sustainability reflects your commitment to a better future.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

On Monday, University of Leeds Conferences and Events (formerly MEETinLEEDS) officially launched its new city centre venue – Cloth Hall Court. Sam Glenister-Batey – Head of Conferences and Events at the University of Leeds says: “We’re thrilled to launch another exciting addition to our extensive venue portfolio.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

These events are planned to not only reward, but to also educate the team in an effort to strengthen the individuals and company to move forward. Jennifer Glynn, CITP – Managing Director Meeting Encore and Intuitive Conferences & Events, Immediate Past President SITE global. On Trend: Events as Community Builders.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the winners of their 2024 Sustainability Awards at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. We want it to be our job to educate them and let them know what’s here….There’s Trimmer asks.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

New year, new conferences! Whether you’re looking to meet influential planners, improve networking skills, learn about emerging technologies, or simply reconnect with planner besties, this list of 2024 conferences and trade shows has something for everyone. It’s the event planning conference to attend in North America.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Karaburun invites his students to utilize AI apps in their education. They] need to tell me their prompts, and they need to show what is and isn’t their work.” “As an educator, it’s our job to teach our next event professionals or hospitality professionals how to teach that new technology.” How does it work for the destination?

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