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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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In 2023, the event industry underwent changes that revolved around sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Eco-friendly Events Sustainable event planning has become more important in light of the present environmental awareness. Sustainable approaches and eco-friendliness are becoming significant in event organization.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

AUGUST 26, 2019

The venue, the sponsors, the entertainment, the speakers or special guests. Building and sustaining pre event hype […]. You’ve been putting in the work for months. Now you’re ready to share your event with the world. But how do you engage your audience’s attention – and keep it – in the lead up to your event?

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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. Benefits of sustainability. The world is going green, and so are we! But don’t worry.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One important panel discussion tackled the issues around sustainability within the events industry and gave advice to venues on how they can enhance the sustainability of their spaces and events. ” You can read more about sustainability in the events industry on Hire Space’s Sustainability Content Hub.

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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. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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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

There’s no denying that sustainability is the buzzword of the moment, and this doesn’t look set to change any time soon. There is any number of things that need to come together to help you execute a successful event – and when it comes to sustainability, that means there are several ways to be damaging the planet.

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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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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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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

JANUARY 21, 2021

We have seen experiences from fabulous speakers to 24-hour extravaganzas bringing global teams to shared moments. Sustainability is not a buzzword and climate change is real. The reality – the organizations you work for and with likely all have a sustainability policy and baking good practices into your events is simply good business.

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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. Sustainability doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a process. Is your event powered by generators?

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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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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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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. Photography: www.themakers.co.uk This is a vital issue. This is not another talking shop.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

From virtual events to sustainability and beyond, these 7 trend predictions will help prepare event professionals for what’s in store in an industry that is constantly evolving. Request a demo Learn more about EFX 2) Renewed Focus on Sustainability. Where possible, pick sustainable products. 1) Experience-First Events.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. Thats where sustainable event practices come in. And when it comes to sustainable event management, Guidebook is at the forefront, helping organizers significantly reduce waste without compromising the attendee experience. Time to step up and make a difference.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether it’s providing automatic closed captioning on speaker stages, creating sensory areas for attendees to take a break, hiring sign language interpreters, or ensuring venues exceed accessibility expectations, we will continue to see improvements in this area that create better event experiences for everyone.

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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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Eventmobi

JANUARY 15, 2025

For instance, you might gift a high-profile keynote speaker a tablet to thank them for their support, but that likely isnt feasible to give to all event attendees. Pro-tip for offering physical gifts: Prioritize sustainability. Should gifts be the same for all attendees? Desk accessories. Local food baskets.

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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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Eventmobi

AUGUST 21, 2024

However, if your business’s mission is to bring sustainable goods to consumers, you can more easily identify organizations with similar ideals and reach out to them for sponsorship. Sustainable business practices. When an employee volunteers a set number of hours at a nonprofit, the business will donate to that nonprofit.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

The emphasis was on the brand’s continuing commitment to sustainability and wellness. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability. Keynote speaker Leigh Weinraub, founder of Mind in Motion, spoke inspiringly on the tools for mental and emotional fitness. We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said.

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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. Small actions help. Why not start by imposing a ban on printed brochures at your next event?

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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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Eventinterface

APRIL 3, 2018

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. 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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As a premier global, CEO-led community of over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development ( WBCSD ) work collectively to accelerate the system transformations needed for a net zero, nature positive, and more equitable future.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Sponsorships are the lifeline that keeps the events industry sustainable. For instance, partnering up with a meat company for an event about sustainable eating habits isn’t ideal. Notable speakers who will be headlining the event. Find organizations and brands that fit your overall event idea. Pitching Event Sponsors.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 24, 2024

Anchor exhibitors — If you have an expo floor, its future sustainability will be a direct result of anchor exhibitor retention. That includes investments in F&B, AV/production, speaker/entertainment, WiFi, app development, and shuttle/destination management. Getting new exhibitors with smaller booths is often a short-term Band-Aid.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 28, 2017

They are the ones that complain on evaluations “…that speaker didn’t tell me exactly how to do this.” So their learning has little sustained or substantial influence on the way they think, act, or feel. They just want to meet the expectations of governing boards as approved speaker. Deep Learning.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With options spanning emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and more, you’re sure to find unique concepts to make your next event a standout success! You can also opt for sustainable event merchandise and supplies or host a beach cleanup as part of the event agenda.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New generations of event planners have seen how a combination of virtual and in-person elements can boost event sustainability and accessibility. Corporate event trend #5 Building eco-friendly, sustainable events is crucial. Encouraged attendees to use sustainable transport. Re-used and recycled material. Employed local people.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When we talk about sustainable events, we often focus on the technical aspects – waste reduction, carbon footprints, and procurement policies. What about those international speakers we want to fly in? Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Should we use digital tickets or recyclable paper?

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

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. I was very keen to find out what sustainability professionals thought about flight shaming. To say that this increase in emissions was “disappointing” is putting it mildly.

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