GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. Governments are also stepping in to set standards with regards to sustainability. The Singapore Tourism Board recently launched a Sustainability Guideline for business events. Exhibitors at trade shows still print brochures to distribute to visitors.

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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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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. They paid for education and networking, not for the privilege of being marketed to.

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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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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. . This show provides a platform for sound, music and event communities and brings together professionals, innovative musicians, and composers.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. You can start on what seems like an overwhelming task by reviewing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. Unlike previous editions, this year’s show did not feature an open education program on Monday.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations. Educator Janet Sperstad received the IAEE Pinnacle Award.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

HFTP is a nonprofit global hospitality association focused on providing essential education for hospitality professionals, cost-effective ways to improve your business, as well as access to top event experts and leaders in the field of hospitality technology. . HFTP Club Summit. March 14-15 | The Westin Riverwalk | San Antonio.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2020

Pine-studded Education Island offered live education and talking points (podcasts and videos) on how business events can protect, support and celebrate nature. The team also knew it didn’t want to replicate the hosted buyer and trade-show floor with a videoconference. “We

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning. All-Day Education. In a nod to the viability of the trade show in the future, 150 were first-time exhibitors. Read More : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback. A Sustainable Focus. Bricklayer competition.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. That green vibe will be seen in the education and the design around the show, Bauer said.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While planning for corporate events, sustainability has emerged as a fundamental principle reshaping the landscape of gatherings worldwide. Mobile event apps not only simplify logistics but also contribute to a more sustainable event experience by reducing reliance on paper-based materials.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Personalization isn’t just confined to marketing or operations — it should be both, Hardcastle-Geddes said, and should include education, registration, and all the other touchpoints along your participants’ journey. Recommended: Keep the tour group small so you can navigate easily through the trade-show floor and so that people can hear.

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Event Farm

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Doing so gives us a sustainable, data-driven platform to measure the fusion of digital consumption and in-person experience, and how the combination impacts brand loyalty. For example, at conferences, trade shows or exhibits, take it one step further and guide certain guest subsets to specific areas on-site.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 20, 2024

PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego, earned the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard. In April, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 was awarded the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2022

The world has the tools and knowhow required to limit warming and secure a liveable future, but it is time to act, said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee, a professor who researches the economics of climate change, energy, and sustainable development at Korea University Graduate School of Energy and Environment in Seoul. “We We are at a crossroads.”. ‘A

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. Attendees can get a guide to tailored education in the hosted-buyer lounge and in the Inspiration Hub. From generative A.I

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

EVENTIT, Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals, will pilot a summer webinar series as part of its revised education programme format for this year. Usually part of the annual EVENTIT trade show, this year’s education programme will be in two parts.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Create the Ultimate Trade Show Team. Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Educating your personnel about sustainable event practices also goes a long way. Click To Tweet.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Meeting pros weigh in on their favorite shoes for the miles logged in hotel hallways and trade-show aisles. Coming off a massive trade show and several 14-hour days, I can literally say it’s the best shoe I’ve ever worn! I love the new trend, especially for trade shows. These aren’t your mother’s pumps.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The fortuitous shift allows IMEX to increase the size of education rooms and double the size of the hosted buyer area. Lounges and restaurants will be on the show floor. The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. People come to get education and place business,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

21, 2022, will be the first time a trade show reduces its own construction’s carbon footprint. One of the main concerns when talking about sustainability is to be sure we use the most sustainable option…and we use as little waste as possible,” says Sophie Tuviahu, vice president of business development for UBQ.

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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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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Member retention Retaining members is essential to your organization’s sustainability. Continuing education Offering educational resources or certifications helps attract and retain members. In fact, 36% of associations believe members join their organization for the continuing education/professional certification!

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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. A lot of times people forget about the reuse part of sustainability.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. Professional Life Even before earning her CMP, Mahmoud was deeply involved in her professional education.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The gathering was equal parts hosted-buyer appointments, educational content, trade show and reunion. President Heather Tanfani shared strategies and tactics for planning post-pandemic sustainable meetings. Associations pivoted faster than they ever have before,” said Jim Anderson, CalSAE president and CEO.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The agreement affords Svenska Möten’s venues the benefit of IACC’s global perspective on the market and will enable both organisations, and their members, to share ideas and global learnings in the spirit of education and the advancement of the industry.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Think about why youre hosting the eventare you launching a new product, educating customers, or just generating buzz for your brand? Conferences and Workshops Conferences and workshops are educational events where speakers share knowledge and best practices with attendees. To get started youll want to do some planning. And the results?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2021

When Ben Davis shifted to a vegan diet in 2017, part of what appealed to him included the focus on sustainability and health of what he called “the good-vibe hippie movement.” There were consumer-focused vegan events, but there weren’t any professional events to deliver networking and education.”. How do you price it?”.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Even industry veterans have found out the hard way that before they can ask for support from politicians and the general public, they must educate them. Six months into the industry’s induced coma, it has lost an estimated 80 percent of projected revenue. We need to make legislators aware of our plight.”. The bottom line? “We

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