Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Foresight Group, the leading listed private equity and sustainable infrastructure investor, is backing growth at Live Group, an established and respected live event management company, with £2.8 million VCT funding to support its development of audience engagement technology.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On the 7th of November, emc3 is set to host a captivating new edition of their highly regarded Reimagine event series. Reimagine brings together diverse panels of accomplished speakers and industry experts to delve into crucial topics, such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and more.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

These advanced technologies work to improve attendee experiences and provide real-time data that help inform event planner decisions. Event Trend #2: Sustainability Much like technology, a focus on sustainability within events is here to stay. This is due in part to the evolving make-up of attendees.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

The programme starts with a welcome by IMEX Group Chairman, Ray Bloom and CEO, Carina Bauer followed by a 10.30am keynote from Guy Bigwood, Managing Director of the Global Destination Sustainability Index, titled ‘The big pivot – Towards a regenerative events industry’. She Means Business panel discussion.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And if technology is the disruptor that is focusing these things” “I think the biggest burden on event designers, strategists, planners, and even implementers has been these huge leaps in technology”, he continues. We can’t look at the future of events without talking about sustainability.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 26, 2023

This will be the first time AGF has been able to run in class training since 2019 and as the global events industry seeks to become sustainable, with government bodies such as DCMS […]

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2018

Convene has the backstory on two of the award winners — Jeff Chase, vice president of sustainability, Freeman Company, named Community Advocate of the Year; and Phelps R. Hope, CMP, senior vice president, meetings and expositions, Kellen Company, named Event Designer of the Year. Event Designer of the Year.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Carbon neutrality, sustainable design, and eco/green themes are becoming the new event fad. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry. We’re talking about actions like: organic and sustainable food sourcing. The tides are turning.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

T his award honours a PCMA professional member who exemplifies professional excellence in their contributions to their organization, PCMA and the business events community. Seasholtz, CMP, director of meetings and events, Talley Management Group Inc.; and Stacey Thorp, executive director, conferences & events, Freeman.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you do an incredible event where you feel like, at the end, everyone’s popping champagne but it doesn’t get the PR metrics, it can be perceived by client leadership as a failure or poorly executed event when in fact, it wasn’t. JEFF STELMACH: Again, sustainability is the number one thing coming from clients.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Combining a proven hosted buyer program, unrivaled education sessions, and daytime and evening networking opportunities, this has become the must-attend event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry. Event Design Certificate. Those who complete the event will receive a certificate in event design.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 11, 2021

Although society is now more at ease with digital services, we also have become even more aware that humans want to be together to learn, exchange information, and engage — and that there is huge value in human interaction at face-to-face events. I think there are many silver linings that will be sustainable, and that is one.

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Event Industry News

JULY 30, 2024

The Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative announced today ASM Global, the global leader in venue development and management and live entertainment content management, has officially signed the NZCE Pledge.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. When we ask clients about their event challenges, we frequently hear: “Every year it becomes harder and harder to top last year’s event.”. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Global Event Specialist, GES EMEA, has appointed circular economy specialist, Reconomy, to recycle the businesses exhibition graphics from across its operations at Birmingham’s NEC and ExCeL London.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In fact, she says she felt validated after readi ng a MeetingsNet article titled 6 Top Trends Shaping the Meetings Scene in 2023 (inflation, decentralized workforce, attendee well-being, DEI, technology, and sustainability) because the planned IMEX education tracks were so closely aligned. Sessions cover generative A.I.,

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades. She is currently the Head of Events with SITE Global. Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At the recent Event Summit by Comeeti and SpotMe , Brudis Limar (CMO at Braindate) suggested doing the following before filling out your event budget template: #1 Map out your event Use the event model canvas designed by Event Design Collective to map out all your event details.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Plus, AI chatbots are available around the clock, so if you’re hosting an international event across time zones, this tool can help you be there for attendees 24/7. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts. Even the most seasoned event planners get overwhelmed, especially with global events.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 2, 2019

Podcasts featuring event speakers can help boost attendance and engagement. will also help build anticipation and excitement about your event, right up to the moment guests arrive. The podcast subscription model is ripe for fostering year-round engagement.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be showcasing your event’s dedication to the sustainability movement. No more paper or plastic items. Get ride of SWAG bags. Posters and banners? About De-de. De-de Mulligan is the President and Chief Content Strategist for Mulligan Management Group.

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Maritz Global Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This famous line from the classic film “Field of Dreams” (1989) may have held true in the past, but the ante for event audience acquisition and sustained engagement has been raised considerably. In doing so, in time, you’ll be graced with a community that can’t wait to meet their online peers at your next live event.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

This event is giving energy networks the opportunity to demonstrate their passion for delivering exceptional service and innovation today, whilst identifying the business models and strategies to help deliver sustainable, low carbon, services for tomorrow. Black Hat Asia. Singapore. San Francisco, CA. Hannover, Germany. PASS Summit.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Instructors include Janet Sperstad, faculty director at Madison College, and Guy Bigwood, managing director of the Global Destination Sustainability Movement , who together will discuss the regenerative revolution. Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen, founders of the Event Design Collective , will examine future-focused thinking.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Global events agency, The fresh Group have partnered with Sunbelt Rentals UK – the UK division of the global leaders in plant supply, tools and specialist equipment hire for the construction, events and infrastructure markets – to produce SUNFEST, a virtual festival exploring future innovation and sustainability in rental.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Snapshot from a People-first Event in Seattle. Wanda Johnson, CEO of American Society for Parenteral and Eteral Nutrition in Silver Spring, Maryland, has produced a handful of virtual events designed to draw robust attendance, keep people glued to their screens and deliver measurable success. Engaging Audiences. Her approach? “I

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