Tue.Apr 08, 2025

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Q&A: Mark Cooper at 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

Inside IACC’s vision for a smarter, greener future in meetings and hospitality Attendees at this years 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, Texas, were in for an exciting experience. The annual event offered a wide range of education sessions on sustainability, connection, F&B, leadership and so much more. Mark Cooper Smart Meetings Compared to last year, what made this year’s event different?

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New recycling service is a plus for hard to recycle items at events and festivals

Prestige Events Magazine

RecyclePlus is a new waste collection service for event and festival organisers from Grundon Waste Management. Focusing on three waste streams that are traditionally more difficult to recycle compostables, paper towels and coffee cups the service guarantees 100% specialist recycling, helping organisers to meet sustainability targets. Grundons Stephen Hill says: While compostables such as plant-based cutlery and food trays have become increasingly popular especially since the ban and restricti

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Booked and Busy: The Best Event Planning Reads You’ll Actually Use

Smart Meetings

As an Amazon affiliate, Smart Meetings earns from qualifying purchases. We appreciate your support. Some of the best managers I’ve had during my career were the ones who gifted their teams booksusually self-help titles. The first book I ever received from a boss was Who Moved My Cheese. It was given to our team right before we transitioned from having individual offices to working in cubicles (we consolidated from five buildings on a campus to just two).

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Eric and Michelle’s Classic Elegant Wedding at Casa Loma

EventSource

Michelle and Eric envisioned a wedding that was timeless yet effortlessly beautiful, and with the expert planning of Devoted To You , they made it a reality at the stunning Casa Loma. The big day, captured by Raya Studios and filmed by Curio Studios , took place at one of Torontos most iconic landmarks, with every moment filled with love and joy. Michelle began her day surrounded by her closest friends and family.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Grand Designs Live, how it started

Prestige Events Magazine

Richard Morey, Grand Designs Live Show Director, has been involved since its inception in 2005. At that time, the event was a groundbreaking venture for a newly established publishing company with no prior experience in exhibitions. The idea emerged organically after the launch of Grand Designs Magazine in 2004, as the team identified a demand for a fresh and innovative home build, renovation, and design show.

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WEC keynote speaker on ‘The Confidence Revolution’

MPI

“Seventy percent of people—regardless of background—report feeling ‘imposter syndrome’ at one point or another,” Brittany Packnett Cunningham says when asked why people often struggle with confidence. “Society has created archetypes of success—and told us what a leader is supposed to look, sound and act like.

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FFAIR Closes Financial Year with 150% ARR Growth Milestone

Event Industry News

FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsorship management platform, has capped off an outstanding financial year by achieving a milestone of 150% annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth. This significant achievement underscores FFAIRs rapid expansion and increasing adoption across the global events industry.

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10×10 Small Trade Show Booth Ideas: Creative Expo Display Tips to Stand Out.

Ins'Tent

Introduction Trade shows are prime opportunities to showcase your brand, connect with potential customers, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re a first-time exhibitor or a seasoned participant, having a creative and innovative booth design is key to standing out in 2025. In this blog, well explore actionable small trade show booth ideas , focusing on 10×10 setups, unique expo display ideas , designs, and strategies to make your booth the star of the expo floor.

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Crescat partners with Industry Organisations to launch Grassroots Grant Scheme to Support Venues, Festivals, and Start-Ups

Event Industry News

Crescat, the event management software, has today announced the launch of a Grassroots Grant Scheme, in partnership with industry organisations Music Venue Trust (MVT) and Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) in the UK and Norwegian Live (Norske Kulturarrangr – NKA) in Norway, aptly named Crescat GO.

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Meeting Planner Groups and Associations You Need to Know

EventMB

Skift Take: The best way to immerse yourself in the meetings industry is to join an association or membership group or maybe two.

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360 Live Media Expands Capabilities to Serve Associations as Full-Service Event Management Agency

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON D.C. 360 Live Media, a Smithbucklin company, today announced an expansion of their capabilities to provide end-to-end event growth soluti.

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Elbows up: The current, future impact of tariffs on Canada-US travel

MPI

Elbows up is a type of Canadian war cry. If a player shouts elbows up during a hockey game, teammates drop gloves, raise their elbows and are in position to deliver a punch. Thats how many Canadians are feeling now.

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Destinations International Releases Research on the Influence of Destination Reputation in Attracting Meetings and Events

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. Destinations International (DI), in collaboration with research firm Future Partners and with support from the Destinations Intern.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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The Trump 2.0 Effect on Meetings

EventMB

Skift Take: From geopolitical tensions to controversial executive orders, President Donald Trumps return to the White House is impacting the meetings industry.

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