Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Event Sustainability Live London is a two-day Exhibition and Conference bringing together event professionals, thought-leaders and sustainability experts. The event takes place on 20th & 21st November at ExCeL, London.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 11, 2019

According to CWT Meetings & Events Future Trends Report, the Sustainable Events, the focus on sustainability in the world of corporate events will only continue to increase. How GEVME helps to run sustainable events. We’ve estimated that the paper waste at one trade show for 50,000 attendees is 100 tons.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2024

With support from nearly 30 national tourism offices and convention bureaus throughout Europe, the new Climate Tech Summit will happen alongside PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona but deliver sessions online for U.S.-based on the sustainability issue, and we were able to get 29 national organizations to be part of it.”

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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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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

According to MeetGreen , the average conference produces 4.17 With attention to detail and an open mind, it is possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. On a related note, try to book your event at conference centers that are well-served by public transportation.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Following we will discuss how companies can have sustainable hybrid events within and outside their organization. A hybrid event can be of many types; it could be a conference, a seminar, meeting, etc. Conferences – A conference would mainly be a formal meeting for members within the organization.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. In the February 2019 issue of Convene, I wrote about Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question. Virtual Expo Truths.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

We tend to think of event sustainability in terms of large, sweeping efforts that require big budgets and run the risk of disrupting the attendee experience. So we broke down a mix of 10 b-to-b and b-to-c sustainability ideas to implement at your next event. Partnering with sustainability-focused vendors is a good place to start.

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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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JUNE 13, 2022

A cultural event, professional conference, trade show, or home and garden show can attract both local attendees and visitors. For an event creator, it’s important to tap into current travel trends in the event industry, including what attendees want to see when they travel to an attraction.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 3, 2019

And one of the first steps you can take when organizing your events is choosing a venue that is in line with values of sustainability. After all, venues are the ones that dictate a lot of the choices with their supply and management practices, so if you find the right venue, making your event sustainable will become a much easier task.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ahead of its May trade show, taking place 23 – 25 May, the IMEX Group has published its first ever externally-verified Sustainability Report for IMEX Frankfurt.

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Ins'Tent

JANUARY 13, 2020

Trade shows! . We’ve gathered the top expos in the country from all fields, so get your calendar out and get ready to start planning your trade show calendar. . International Vision Expo and Conference | September 23- September 26 2020 | Las Vegas, NV. JCK Las Vegas | June 2 – June 5, 2020, | Las Vegas, NV.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In advance of its Legislative Action Day on June 1, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance has announced the 10th industry organization to join its advocacy efforts on behalf of the face-to-face business events industry. events, a strong future workforce, and a more sustainable industry.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality, has announced the efforts it has gone to in order to meet its sustainability goals. EVENTIT has partnerships with businesses who have sustainability right at their very core.

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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.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 10, 2024

In other words, you need to make the most of your company’s presence at every event–which is something planner Alistair Fernandes has quite the knack for, honed over 16 years at events including IMEX America , BCTECHSummit , and DiscoveryX Conference and Trade Show. This thoughtful touch will resonate with your audience.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

While there are a number of disruptive forces that will impact the future of trade shows, the biggest risk has to do with how much buyers and sellers will trust the environments we create. When we think about conferences and expos, trusting the idea scores strong.

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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. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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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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Eventtia

JULY 10, 2019

Is your event truly sustainable? Do you want to reduce the negative footprint your conference or trade show has? If you’re even a little concerned about sustainability, then this article is for you. Are you measuring the impact your event has on the environment and your local community?

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

As organizations shift their energy and resources to adapting safety protocols and freshening in-person conferences and trade shows, will the virtual event and platforms built to sustain them survive or even flourish? I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The most glaring reality I’ve pointed to previously in this space — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — greatly affects the sustainability of the tradeshow business model. When we think about conferences and expos, trusting the idea scores strong.

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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 Additionally, the report points to the industry’s growing focus on sustainability and technological innovation.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Event Tech Live (ETL) and Event Sustainability Live (ESL) will run an exhibitor masterclass with trade show performance agency Expo Stars between 1pm & 4pm on the 12th of September at the Business Design Centre London (BDC). Register here.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Courtesy r.World) The stackable, takeaway-style coffee cups that show organizers introduced last spring at WasteExpo 2024 , the largest waste and recycling trade show and conference in North America, weren’t meant to be thrown away, composted, or recycled.

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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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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 20, 2024

Expo Halls “The waste is a real issue when it comes to traditional trade shows. In the July-August Convene issue, editors asked event professionals from around the world to share their sacred cows — those event practices or traditions that they think are out-of-date and need to be overhauled or replaced — and their solutions.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 21, 2024

Whether you’re hosting a product launch, school fundraiser , trade show, or another event entirely, we’ll help you identify sponsors that are sure to support you. Sustainable business practices. Not only must you identify businesses that are willing to sponsor you, but you must also find one that makes the process easy.

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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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MeetingPool

MAY 24, 2017

One of the earliest improvements in regards to events and sustainability was the option for using significantly less paper during conferences, trade shows, and other meetings. As ticketing […].

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Guidebook

AUGUST 15, 2018

With so many conferences and trade shows out there, it’s important to stay on top of emerging trends and ensure that your event presents the value that attendees are looking for. Don’t worry, we’ve examined events far and wide to compile this handy list of trends to work into your next conference! VR is Here.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE).

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