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

Smart Meetings

So, [this year] we focused on AI and built out keynotes, breakouts and white papers [around that topic]. SM Food has played a big role in this event. MC Food waste management is a core focus. In our Copper Skillet competition, chefs are judged and penalized on food waste. Its all connected.

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The Brief: ‘Zero Bodegas’ and Tunnels of Love

Event Marketer

Beyond the dinner, attendees could participate in a sensory-friendly outdoor hiking activity, a curated lunch featuring deep dives into key WEF 2025 issues, ongoing group white paper discussions to capture perspectives on WEF themes, and a problem-solving think tank with allies. More of this, please.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. ballroom, a 90,000-square-foot theater, a 25,000-square-foot Meridian Garden, 57 meeting spaces, 3,700 guest rooms and 27 different food and beverage outlets on the 25-acre property, soon to be announced.

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How to Make International Attendees Feel Welcome

SmartMeetings

According to a recent white paper, The World of Female Business Travel , 54 percent of respondents stated that they were concerned about cultural etiquette and customs when visiting a different country for business. More : Dietary Expert Urges Group to Eat Real Foods. Will there be a language barrier?

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Making the Case for DMCs

PCMA Convene

Prague, in the Czech Republic, is not only a travel destination, but home of the AIM Group International office of Bob Novak, who wrote the white paper, “How to Create a Truly Unique Destination Experience and the Latest DMC Trends.”. Ethical Food. Does that mean that DMCs are no longer needed?

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5 Great Ways To Use SMS for Events and Retail Experiences

Eventtia

The welcome SMS could include a concise schedule, clear indications of key locations like talk rooms or food and beverage counters, and essential details like Wi-Fi passwords. By making this information readily available, brands can ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for all attendees.

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4 Ways to Create an Event Agenda That Personalizes the Attendee Experience

Social Tables

” Coined by Janet Sperstad in her much-celebrated white paper, Purposeful Meetings: How to Plan With Deeper Meaning, Innovation and Insight in Mind, the concept has now become the driving force behind successful meetings. This is what the industry means when they throw around the idea of “purposeful meetings.”

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