Expo Pass

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Biodegradable badges, eco-friendly venues, sustainability-minded vendors – these are just a few of the ways events can directly help the environment! Sustainability can be a bit of a buzzword. Of course, you want your event to be sustainable. How can your event actually make the world a little greener?

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 8, 2020

This is the first in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. Don’t underestimate the value of affiliation and act in good faith to sustain long-term relationships. Unlikely Allies. Don’t waste this crisis. Program Build.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Gallus Events

DECEMBER 19, 2019

I decided to travel down from Barcelona to find out how sustainable was COP 25? . So what exactly is the business of events, doing to showcase a sustainable future for our industry? The UN Conference on Climate Change was a massive event, by anyone’s standards. This was a huge event, but was it sustainable?

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Expo Pass

MAY 23, 2023

Sustainability is becoming a key pillar of event planning, and the earlier you join the trend, the bigger your impact will be. We’re here with everything you need to know about sustainable event planning, from benefits to best practices. By the end, you’ll feel like a hardened eco-warrior ready to plan some A+ events!

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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GEVME

JANUARY 29, 2020

With 2020 now in full swing, businesses around the world will be planning their events calendars for the year ahead – and what better time to start thinking about what we can expect to see in terms of changes to the events landscape in the next 12 months? A focus on location and transportation.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. Rising Costs Event organizers are concerned with both rising costs and attendance numbers for this year.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. But there’s no denying that sustainability is a very broad topic, and sometimes, you might feel left in the dust.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 15, 2025

Cat Davidson is the Director of Customer Experience at EventMobi, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise in event technology and planner success. In their current role, Cat leads initiatives that help event professionals maximize their technology investments while delivering exceptional attendee experiences.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 21, 2024

No matter what type of organization you work at, if you host events to further your goals, you probably know about corporate sponsorships. This type of help from businesses can provide crucial support in the following forms: Financial: The most widely-known type of sponsorship is a company donating money to fund an event.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

A new year is here and event planners everywhere are looking ahead to the future of the event industry. Here are the top trends that I’m predicting will shape the future of 2023 event experiences. 1) Experience-First Events. 1) Experience-First Events. Where possible, pick sustainable products.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On 7th September 2022, Hire Space ran their ‘Venue Talk’ event at London town house 41 Portland Place , which showcased their new hybrid equipment and streamed panelists. Speakers included Mark Bannister, Production & Operations Director at Toucan Agency, Carina Jandt, Co-founder of Event Cycle, and Duncan Reid, CEO of Reset Connect.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. An important aspect of event management is finding the right sponsors who can provide the right financial assistance needed to pull off a big event, in exchange for brand exposure. Why Event Sponsorships Are Valuable. Credibility.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You might think that, in 2022, shouting about your sustainability credentials as loud as you possibly can is a no-brainer. Power consumption is a huge factor in measuring the sustainability of any event. Is your event powered by generators? Many events go over the amount they actually need when it comes to power.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sustainability Meets Style & Self Helps #EventProfs Lead the Way On Tuesday, 24th September, 30 Euston Square hosted corporate PAs and agents for an afternoon of learning, networking, and sustainable best practices at its ‘Sustainability Meets Style & Self’ showcase.

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IMG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Virtual event happened October 19, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT Diversity Makes us Better: Best Practices to Build a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Speakers: Carolina Veira Carolina Veira is an authentic leader, financial strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion champion, with a passion for the advancement and empowerment of BIPOC communities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

At the time, a mere six years ago, the fledgling for-profit entity that wagered its future on the potential of virtual meetings staged sessions that were too heavily weighted toward the online audience in the verbal communication and moderation by the speakers. The Switch On. Fast-forward to January 2017. Hybrid at its Best.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. In 2024, we’ll see more activity-based events.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. The resulting recommendations on sustainable booth design are due later this year. At the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (Jan.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2019

So why do our conference advisory teams, staff and leadership falsely assume that once we get to a certain point in our event’s history, our conference structure, processes and programming are built-in and self-sustaining? Why do we falsely assume that our event and its customers are self-perpetuating?

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. More organizations are waking up to their environmental impact, and the events industry is no different. One surprising culprit is that event planning is often negatively impacting the planet. Thats where sustainable event practices come in.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Corporate event trends have changed rapidly in recent years. There’s so much at stake when you host an event. So it’s important to keep up with new corporate event industry trends to make your events more successful than ever. . The popularity of hybrid events has steadily increased over the past few years.

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Attendease

AUGUST 6, 2024

Successful fundraising events are the lifeblood of many non-profit organizations and charities. Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or tackling your first fundraiser, this blog post will guide you through 10 easy-to-follow steps to ensure your next fundraising event is a resounding success. But fear not!

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. We see venues, organisers and suppliers going at length to reduce the carbon footprint of events. . Governments are also stepping in to set standards with regards to sustainability. Attendees at events still exchange paper business name cards when networking. .

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From a from a technical and scientific standpoint, “it seems that we almost have all of the solutions out there,” he said, “but if we are just looking at [sustainability] as a technical problem — as renewable energy capacity, or how much percentage of our waste is in the circular economy — we’re missing a big part of this.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

30 Euston Square and its caterer Searcys hosted the Planet Peach Sustainability Summit on 5 th March and brought together hospitality leaders to look at best practices, future-thinking, and the sustainable impacts of the sector. All dishes served at the event scored ‘A’ or ‘B’ using Nutritics Foodprint.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 3, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with TJ Loeffler, a high-impact motivator, and founder and CEO of Loeffler International. Forced with a decision to make, TJ took another step of faith, now empowering others in his true calling as a speaker and life coach. TJ's life took a few turns before he hit emotional rock bottom.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Event promotion is key to driving awareness, interest, and registrations for your upcoming event. But with so many events competing for attention, it can be challenging to make your event stand out. Below are 25 cutting-edge event promotion ideas to inspire you and captivate your target audience.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

If the last year has shown anything, it’s that event technology can help attendees stay connected, even when meeting in person isn’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round online engagement. And an event community platform could be the answer.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. But really what did anyone expect?

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2024

The panel topics and first speakers at Vision: 2025’s Sustainable Events Summit (SES) have been confirmed, returning to the Showman’s Show for its 9th edition, on Wed 23rd October 2024.

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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. While millennials and Gen X still make up most of your event attendance, Gen Z is quickly joining the ranks—they currently comprise 27% of the global population. Understand your audience.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Winning Best Hybrid Event at this year’s Event Tech Awards 2022 marked a significant milestone in WBCSD’s journey with both their agency partner 2Heads and in the way their events communicate their vision. Proving that the creative marriage of technology and events can create sustainable results that benefit business and people.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination. Let’s dive in!

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