How to Plan a Sustainable Event: the Ultimate Guide
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JANUARY 25, 2022
10 simple steps to sustainability, helping you understand – and minimise – the impact of your event on the environment.
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Peer Conferences Deep Dive—Meeting Doctors transcript and video
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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Corporate Event Gifting: Creative Ideas that Stand Out
Eventmobi
JANUARY 15, 2025
Pro-tip for offering physical gifts: Prioritize sustainability. This is a perfect idea if your conference attracts a large out-of-town audience. Gift ideas: Sports game tickets. Regardless of the time of year, theres an active team ready to engage the sports aficionados at your event. Local food baskets.
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How to Plan a Sustainable Event: the Ultimate Guide
Eventbrite UK
DECEMBER 10, 2021
10 simple steps to sustainability, helping you understand – and minimise – the impact of your event on the environment. The post How to Plan a Sustainable Event: the Ultimate Guide appeared first on Eventbrite UK.
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A Greener Future announces annual sustainability conference
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
After a sellout success earlier this year, the Green Events and Innovations Conference returns for its 17th edition – GEI17 – in 2025. GEI17 will gather a […]
Business events in Stuttgart: hotels, unique venues, experiences, sustainability
The MICE
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options.
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Guest blog: The event industry gets serious about sustainability
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Social value is an umbrella term used to describe any initiative that makes a positive contribution to society and the environment such as smart resource usage, working with suppliers that are social enterprises, providing good working conditions and environmental sustainability.
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Guest blog: Using technology to create more sustainable events
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
With the rise of the climate protection movement, the event industry is forced to take a look at certain practices and become more sustainable. Planning a sustainable event covers many aspects such as venue choice, waste reduction & management, resource use, transport and more. Conferences. Sporting Events.
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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability
PCMA Convene
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.
How Vox Media Revamped its Ultramodern Code Conference in SoCal
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 30, 2023
“We brought our first-ever AI Studio into the conference this year, and that was a great opportunity for us to introduce attendees to diving deeper into the topic, the demos and interactive experiences. The invitation-only conference, hosted Sept.
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Going Paperless: Why sustainability at events is no longer a ‘Nice-To-Have’
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Yet we believe there’s something being all too frequently overlooked in this renewed spotlight on sustainability – and it’s often critical to lead capture! Conferences. Sporting Events. Venues all over are taking steps to lessen their carbon footprint; and of course, the waste they’d have to clear up at the end of it.
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Copper Box Arena announces new partnership deal with Addison Lee
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
“This partnership will allow us to provide our event organisers with fantastic transport options, improving their overall experience and consolidate Copper Box Arena’s reputation as a top destination for sports, entertainment, and large-scale events.”
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WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2022
Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable.
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GEI launches it’s 13th edition – And this time it’s virtual!
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Registration is now open for the Green Events & Innovations Conference 2021, and this time it’s virtual. The 13th edition of the essential conference for sustainability in events will take place online on Tuesday 2 March 2021.
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Event Trends for 2019–2020
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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What Mobile Apps for Conferences and Events Should I Choose?
Endless Events
APRIL 6, 2018
Mobile apps for conferences are becoming staples. Sustained Engagement Should Be Your Focus. This is why sustained engagement has become the preferred strategy for many top brands. Here’s a guide to help you build your own sustained engagement approach, so you can up your game. Grab it here !
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Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Industry-leading guests confirmed to share insights, innovations and decades of event sustainability experience with delegates at The Festival Vision: 2025 conference at The Showman’s Show, Wednesday 16 th October, 12-5.30pm, hosted by not-for-profit Powerful Thinking. . Conferences. Sporting Events. Brand Events.
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Green Events & Innovations Conference sold out success
Event Industry News
MARCH 2, 2023
The 15th edition of the Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI), the foremost conference for sustainable events, was a sold out success with over 350 delegates and an agenda with heavyweight speakers, innovators and industry leaders in the global live music, sports and event sector.
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De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre set to undergo £2m refurbishment
Event Industry News
JANUARY 23, 2020
The De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC) on the University Park campus at the University of Nottingham has announced a major refurbishment to begin at the end of January. More than £2million is being invested to reinvigorate the award-winning conference facility which will be unveiled at the end of Spring 2020.
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UK Events Report 2024 published: UK events industry generates £61.653 billion annually, demonstrating post-pandemic resilience
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Key findings from the report include: Corporate events such as conferences, trade shows, exhibitions and product launches, generating £33.6 Leisure and outdoor events including music festivals, sporting events, and cultural festivals, contributing £28.053 billion.
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The Kia Oval has won the ‘Sustainability in Sport’ award at the prestigious annual Sports Business Awards.
Prestige Events Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Sustainability is at the heart of all aspects of the Club’s work and this award – for which the Club beat excellent submissions by Extreme E, SailGP, The Ocean Race, Norwich City and the Birmingham County FA – is recognition of the ongoing efforts of Surrey CCC staff to constantly improve the ground’s environmental credentials.
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7 Huge Event Planning Trends Spotted at MPI WEC 2018
Eventmobi
JUNE 11, 2018
MPI did a wonderful job blending the best of Indianapolis (this year’s conference location) into every aspect of this year’s WEC. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields. Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.
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Events sector calls for sustainability legislation as COP27 gets underway
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Around 90% of events professionals believe that sustainability legislation including tax breaks and benchmarking are needed because the industry collectively isn’t doing enough, according to a survey commissioned by Manchester Central. However, half of respondents don’t believe the industry is doing enough at this stage.
Lord Lieutenant awards DRPG with Queen’s Award at summer conference
Event Industry News
JULY 21, 2022
Over 400 of DRPG’s team members from across the company’s eight global offices came together for their annual summer conference at its headquarters in Hartlebury on Tuesday 19th July. Away from the sporting field she also reflected on the importance of inclusive diversity.
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Coldplay hits pause on tour over environmental concerns
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
He said: “We’re taking time over the next year or two to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable but how it can be actively beneficial.”. She says artists must take on a proactive approach to providing more sustainable tours. Conferences. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.
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Copper Box Arena announces new partnership deal with The Stratford Hotel
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
. “This partnership will allow us to provide our visitors with fantastic hospitality options, improving their overall experience and consolidate Copper Box Arena’s reputation as a top destination for sports, entertainment, and large-scale events.”
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AGF announce full agenda for Green Events & Innovations Conference – Adapting to the New Climate
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI) is presented by AGF in partnership with the International Live Music Conference (ILMC). The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI), the foremost conference for sustainable events, reveals the full schedule for its 15th edition.
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SportAccord announces first speakers for World Sport & Business Summit 2024
Prestige Events Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 in Birmingham, West Midlands has announced its first wave of high-profile speakers for sport’s most influential industry gathering. Boardman is joined by six distinguished experts who operate in various sectors of the global sports landscape.
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National Running Show announces Sustainability Policy
Event Industry News
JULY 5, 2019
The organisers of The National Running Show have announced a Sustainability Policy for the events taking place in Birmingham and in London. The show will be taking a number of measures to help visitors and exhibitors manage the impact of their attendance at either show, whilst also challenging its contractors to be more sustainable.
sustainable events, an increasingly green trend
SevenEvents
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
as an event organizing company, nothing is more appropriate than being managed based on sustainability criteria in their development. in the organization of sustainable events, or eco events, it will be possible to develop an activity whose environmental impact will be less. first changes that ensure radical sustainable achievements.
Add sustainability to RFPs urges the Meetings Industry Association
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is calling on the sector to include sustainability as a key requirement in requests for proposals (RFP), to help eliminate single-use plastics by 2025. . They will want your business and if they are not acting in a sustainable manner already, it may help put pressure on them to do so. “A
Bioglitter™ supports project to promote sustainability at festivals
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
The manufacturers of eco-friendly glitter brand have thrown their support behind a project to promote sustainability at music festivals. The Show Must Go On 2020 report will essentially be the information resource for music festivals looking to drive greater sustainability at their events. Conferences. Sporting Events.
California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives
Smart Meetings
MAY 2, 2022
California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.
ICC Birmingham and Amadeus using AI to cut food waste to support sustainability drive
Event Industry News
AUGUST 29, 2019
ICC and Amadeus’ utilisation of Winnow is being run alongside several additional sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives at the city-centre venue, including the usage of new LED lighting, roof-top ‘bee hotels’ and a CHP Generator. Conferences. Sporting Events. Partnering with Olio has also been another food waste success.
Destination West London with ILEC Conference Centre!
Event Industry News
AUGUST 20, 2018
ILEC Conference Centre , part of the actual Hotel Ibis London Earls Court, firstly opened in 1972. Organisers not only have a requirement for large, open areas without the impediment of pillars for exhibitions and sports events, but they also need flexible break-out spaces for corporate conferences and smaller meetings.
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Agriculture and Agritourism in Virginia Beach
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. Williamson and her team work directly with the convention center’s sustainability coordinator, Kimberlee Dobbins.
The Future Looks Bright for Destinations International’s Young Leaders
Smart Meetings
MAY 13, 2022
At the local level, it is exciting to see new meeting and conference sectors emerge that engage a new market and heighten our ability to reach new visitors.”. – Mallory Snyder , vice president of communications and strategic development, Visit York County. “I’m I’m excited to see our industry return to normal!
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Smart Travel Column Debut: New Pet Rules, Health App, Corporate Trends
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 9, 2024
Read More : American Airlines Eases Pet Policy New Study Reveals Benefits of Sports and Music Tourism Collinson International has just released a report revealing the details of spending by those traveling for sports and music events, and the results are eye-opening. Sports travel is projected to reach $1.33
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THE SHIFT TO ZERO SILVERSTONE CHARGES FORWARD WITH SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Prestige Events Magazine
JULY 7, 2022
Silverstone has revealed a new business sustainability strategy in its race to have a positive impact on the planet and to be part of the change as Formula 1® continues its drive to be Net-Zero Carbon by 2030. Sustainability initiatives are already on track, with technology leading the way. sustainability.
‘Green Sziget’ sustainability programme aims to achieve 50% recycling rate on waste
Event Industry News
AUGUST 5, 2019
2019 sees Sziget launch its ‘Green Sziget’ sustainability programme, aiming to minimise its potential negative impact on the natural world. . Conferences. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Please fill out all required fields.
Sustainability efforts pay off for Ryans Cleaning at Vicarage Road
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Sustainability is key for every business and the staff at Vicarage Road have been raising the bar with new innovative sustainability initiatives that other venues could certainly learn from. Sustainability efforts are very much a team collaboration between the venue, the cleaning contractors and the patrons. Conferences.
Delight your attendees and support digital engagement
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Join the events, from business conferences to major sporting occasions that keep their attendees charged and connected. “Our vision was to deliver a World Cup with unparalleled fan experience, not just for cricket but for major sporting events. The sustainable choice. ” – International Cricket Council.
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Olympia London celebrates long-term commitment to sustainability
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Taking a conscious approach to running events and the long-term future, the venue is firmly established as a sustainability leader. Managing Director Nigel Nathan explains: “Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and we look to lead the way in the event industry. million visitors each year. Organising in partnership.
Event Industry Green Survey launched
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
The 5 th annual Event Industry Green Survey is now live, launched by Powerful Thinking, the not-for-profit think-tank for event sustainability. All entrants to the survey have a chance to win a delegate pass for this year’s Green Events & Innovations conference (GEI) at the ILMC on 3 March 2020. Conferences.
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