Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Timed to coincide with the opening of the COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland, ABPCO has released a report and Roadmap for the creation of a more sustainable events industry. Sustainable food procurement. The Sustainability Roadmap and Report are both available via [link]. Quality education and partnerships.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 21, 2019

Having devised cutting edge events for blue chip companies such as The Automobile Association (AA), Vodafone and IBM for over two decades, leading creative agency UKSV has its finger firmly on the pulse of the business event universe. From taking delegates on a personalised journey, the maturation of AV, ethical events and more….

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap to guide industry. 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. Roadmap marks next stage in sustainability journey.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. A number of organizations, event properties and venues are using sustainability campaigns and air emissions tools to help track and offset activities.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Identity is a full-service live events agency with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale global events, including COP26, the G7 and NATO Summits, working closely with clients to create impactful experiences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Covering a wide range of events, including corporate, public, and charity sectors, the UK events industry has proven itself to be a vital economic driver, contributing not just financially but also culturally and socially. As the nation continues its recovery, the industry is paving the way for future growth and innovation.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 21, 2022

As many planners found over the last two years, there are dozens of hybrid events benefits, including sustainability. A study by researchers at Cornell found that events and conferences with 50% in-person participation (and 50% virtual) have the potential to slash overall carbon footprint and energy use by two-thirds.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 3, 2018

Conference planning is a no easy job. Event planning overall, for that matter, is a stressful job. Each event has its specifics that are to be taken care of, from beginning to the end. Here’s where event technology comes into the picture. The most beneficial of these tools is the all-in-one conference planning software.

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

We added the following organizations to our roster of valued clients: Airport Minority Advisory Council ( AMAC ) – Glow spearheaded the 36 th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, a virtual event, June 14-16. FPF’s mission is to sustain the cultural fabric of Native communities. s Kennedy Center.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 12, 2024

It is THE global event—the Olympic Games! This year, Paris gave event planners a striking template for creating innovative and engaging experiences. You may be surprised to learn that many of the strategies used by the Olympics are the same as those used for small-scale conferences. Sustainability.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct. COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. Dean Calma/IAEA).

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

” A respected industry commentator and multiple award winner, Fullard is renowned for his work as former Editor of Conference News and Editorial Director at Mash Media. His experience includes media appearances on BBC, LBC, and CNN, where he has consistently championed the economic and societal impact of the events sector.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unless you haven’t heard, there’s been a pretty big sustainability conference taking place in Egypt this month , aiming to once again highlight the action (or lack of) on climate change over the past year. Managers in the events industry will be keeping a keen eye on progressions, as the conference couldn’t come at a more perfect time.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Awards are given across 10 important sustainability categories, including the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award 2020. Nominees are selected from those certified by A Greener Festival following a detailed environmental assessment, site visits and post show analysis by trained sustainable event auditors.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A growing global awareness of environmental concerns has encouraged many industries to realign business practices according to greener values. This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Global in-person attendance is predicted to rise 3.3% for conferences and tradeshows and 4.2% Sustainability Concentration.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

A group of major event brands, led by ICE (In-house Corporate Events), is calling for event industry input into the continued development of an event sustainability measurement tool that will be free of charge and applicable for every event. The data will also be attributed on an event-by-event basis.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

Experience builders obsessed with the attendee journey know that in the last few hours of an event, attendee attrition—people leaving early—can make the difference between an event that falls a little flat or one that wraps leaving everyone with all the feels. The approach has typically involved a reward of some kind.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

In a conference environment, the speaker could be translated into a different language instantaneously in different parts of the room. Room engagement could also be measured based on facial expressions meaning an event speaker could detect the mood of an audience through feedback from the tech, changing their energy or delivery accordingly.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

UBQ Materials, developer of the world’s first bio-based thermoplastic, is helping create the first global event built from landfill waste. We can supply the most climate-positive kind of plastic material…that are used in event production.”. And that is where UBQ comes into play. That doesn’t always come hand-in-hand.”.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

ExCeL London has completed the first phase of its major expansion project, which is set to add to the venue’s existing world-class conference and exhibition facilities with a 25% increase to its 100,000sqm (1,076,000sqft) capacity. As with the current venue, the electricity supply will be 100% from renewable sources.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. He saw international air lift as a bottleneck constricting global events. “We Sustainability Is Relative. Read More : Sustainable Meetings Through Renewable Concepts.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The Events Industry Council (EIC) is demonstrating its commitment to driving bold change in the global events industry with major announcements to be made at IMEX America related to the acceleration of sustainable practices in our industry. Events Industry Council Press Conference IMEX America, Press Center.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

of attendees consider mobile event apps to be vital, and 62.9% expect in-person conferences utilize modern technology. These advanced technologies work to improve attendee experiences and provide real-time data that help inform event planner decisions. According to Bizzabo , 67.5%

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

10 during a COP26 session where the event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge was introduced. With the launch of the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge on Nov. Kai Hattendorf, speaks Nov. Binit Bharadia/UK Government).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is my passion—and being part of the global events industry is my second passion.” Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Over the next six to eight weeks, Bauer will be following news about updated guidance, experiences of other conferences and sentiments about mask wearing and health screening. See also : Tips for Streamlining Vaccine Verification at Your Event. 8 before the official conference begins. “It

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Operational and reputational concerns now include sustainability and diversity.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 5, 2019

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month: “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”. The event is the first UN Summit on the SDGs since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in September 2015.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The biggest events conference in the world is a marathon in itself with participants reporting that they recorded 10,000, 20,000 or more steps walking the floor and hoofing it to after-parties. Stevens is a four-time winner of Fittest male #Eventrprof and earned a Delos Wellness for Meetings and Events certificate.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Darren Johnson, an international media, events and B2B specialist, has been appointed non-executive director of Farnborough International to support the brand’s next steps within its sustainable growth strategy. . In his role on the board, Johnson will be supporting the board in cementing the organisation as a global event leader.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 20, 2024

As the camera zoomed out to the view of Earth from space, the narrator said, “AI holds the key to unlocking infinite possibilities for our planet,” the main theme of the event, and went on to deliver a video experience on the brand’s key topics, such as sustainability and leveraging knowledge from experiments in space. But not here.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

Developed to exceed industry standards in sustainability, the new project will create additional state-of-the-art ICC convention facilities, exhibition halls and conference rooms, together with stunning outdoor spaces – all designed to put London at the forefront of the global events industry.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Event marketing is a powerful way to connect with your audience because you can bring your brand to life. Whether its a conference, a seminar, or a workshop, the goal is the same: create a memorable moment that builds trust and excitement around what you do. These events help you position your brand as an expert in your field.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Traveling for a conference is no longer an excuse to abandon your mental health and physical well-being goals. In fact, according to a trio of meeting professional experts, taking care of yourself is even more important when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person conference designed to serve up content and networking experiences “that matter most to you.” Emphasis on the you. It’s a curated experience unique to ‘me.’

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