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Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide: Sustainable Development Goals & Events

Event Industry News

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly created the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in which 17 goals were created. All member states of the UN have adopted the agenda with the aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The ways you can design your event with the SDGs in mind are endless!

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Cvent calls on MICE industry to use In-House Corporate Event’s SAM App to help achieve COP26 Sustainability Pledge

Event Industry News

Event professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in the beta testing phase of SAM to help build an eco-friendlier sector and meet the pledge made at COP26 to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

billion by 2030.” Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024. 80% state that they would be unhappy closing deals via video conference in 2024.

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IACC announces partnership with Svenska Möten

Event Industry News

IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has announced a partnership with Sweden’s leading meetings expert, Svenska Möten. The partnership will see 68 new hotels and venues becoming part of IACC’s 88 strong Swedish membership, quadrupling the association’s presence in Sweden.

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IACC announces partnership with Svenska Möten

Prestige Events Magazine

– Association quadruples footprint in Sweden – IACC , the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has announced a partnership with Sweden’s leading meetings expert, Svenska Möten.

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PCMA’s Big Bet on Presidential Visit Paid Off

Smart Meetings

The Middle of the Action By design, The District activations in San Diego Convention Center’s sun-bathed atrium of an Expo Hall felt more like an adult playground than a trade show floor. It’s a huge leap.

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Future of Networking: 5 Ways to Drive Stellar Connections among Attendees in 2024

Stova

With in-person conferences back in full force, demand for full-day online business events is down. The virtual event market is expected to grow more than 20% annually, reaching $617 billion by 2030. Pro Tips For big annual trade shows and conferences, facilitate pre-event networking online.

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