Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

However, 50% stated they had drastically changed their diet post-event, 75% of which had sustained that change six months down the line. “We The festival committed to being dairy-free in 2019. How easy is sustainable catering in the event industry?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan. Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

2019 is set to be a big year for the events industry, which according to the Events are GREAT Britain report is now estimated to be worth a staggering £39.1bn. To complement this, providing healthy food options, to help sustain energy levels and keep attendees focused is also hot on the agenda for 2019. There are some 1.3m

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2019

Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution Forum 2019 to run in Maputo 13 – 14 May. The burgeoning transport sector is the latest to see a new launch from the company, with Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution Forum 2019 set to take place in Maputo in May this year.

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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. Logistically this meant a huge effort just for the event to take place.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Sustainably, Seattle Seattle, Washington, has always been a progressive leader in sustainability and environmental mindfulness. SayBrook offers 6,000 sq.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Nearly two years ago I was asked to create a ‘sustainable event’ by one of the world’s largest banks in the form of a trade show booth and the truth is I didn’t know where to begin. Events by their very nature are temporary and this plays a large part in what makes them great.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 5, 2019

2019 sees Sziget launch its ‘Green Sziget’ sustainability programme, aiming to minimise its potential negative impact on the natural world. . Conferences. This will encourage a steady improvement in becoming as environmentally friendly as possible with the hope of also inspiring neighbouring events. Areas of interest.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In 2019 and beyond, event planners need to make sure the events they coordinate are organized around the modern consumer. Workshops are becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Sustainability Efforts at Events are Expected. Sustainability cannot simply be an afterthought. Experience is key.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2019

For Thunberg, who has used the hashtag “istayontheground” on Twitter in reference to her aversion to the aviation industry’s carbon footprint, sailing was the only transportation option. Academics are expected to attend conferences, workshops, and meetings,” reads a statement on the website. In fact, U.S.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Known the world over as the home of legendary outlaw Robin Hood, today Nottingham is an attractive destination for event planners thanks to its central location, excellent transport links and an array of world-class conference venues and hotels.

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Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

From creaking infrastructure to meat feast sandwiches Glasgow’s hosting of COP 26 tells us a lot about the long journey ahead of us as we move to a more diverse, resilient, sustainable world. In 2019 Madrid picked up the tab and organised the event with less than two months’ notice after Chile pulled out as host.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. What is sustainable event management? However, there are some ways to reduce this waste.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Awards are given across 10 important sustainability categories, including the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award 2020. Nominees are selected from those certified by A Greener Festival following a detailed environmental assessment, site visits and post show analysis by trained sustainable event auditors.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Vision2025 previewed the January launch of the second edition Show Must Go On Report, supported with a new online sustainability knowledge hub for the outdoor event sector, at the UK Festival Awards, 6 th December 2019. Conferences. Melvin Benn stated: “Reach out, inspire artists, inspire audiences, lead by example.”.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. We still lead the country in sustainability. And the hotels are beautiful in San Francisco.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

Rather than leaving it solely up to governments to take action on climate change, associations representing industry and professional sectors that are not directly related to environmental health are declaring climate emergencies in an effort to encourage their members to lead the charge for a more sustainable future.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2019

Festivals and events from 14 countries achieved the prestigious accolade in 2018, which is awarded to those events and festivals that have demonstrated conscientiousness with regards to sustainability and a reduction in environmental impacts in 11 areas including transport, waste, power, water, and local area impacts.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The industry-leading event technology conference hosted by Cvent will take place 14-16 October at the InterContinental London – The O2. June will also close out the conference presenting the final keynote, ‘Is Everyone in the Room?’ The full conference agenda can be viewed here.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Corporate meetings such as conferences, trade shows, and other professional networking events are far from stuffy these days. And while your event doesn’t necessarily need to go so far as hanging trapeze chairs for meetings (we see you C2), today’s meeting does need to transport attendees to a whole new world.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2019

Minister for the Economy and Transport, Ken Skates, said: “The International Convention Centre Wales will be an iconic, major asset for Wales, enabling us to compete with any venue in the UK and beyond to attract and host key events that will make a huge contribution to our economy.

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The MICE

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. During this lunch reception they presented their sustainable modular expo design system made of oak wood with their partner EECS.green. Basel card.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Embrace Sustainability: Use Recycled and Recyclable Materials. Why it works: the stands are lightweight and flat-packed, which helps the budget and makes them easy to transport. If you used succulents like this wall, transport and care are easy. Take the Green Challenge with a Sustainable Booth. Credit: Planted Design.

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The MICE

MAY 2, 2022

Many guests that we usually invite to corporate events seem to be still in a “Zoom mode”: They need to be on Zoom conference calls all the time even though they are at a live event. But what we are feeling is that many people are not feeling comfortable being in a closed space like they used to in 2019. Can you pivot to online?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. at the iconic resort. “At

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. That takes away from the client experience.”

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Event Industry News

MARCH 21, 2019

Jeremy Shakerley, managing director of UKSV, takes a look at how 2019 is shaping up in terms of the latest and upcoming trends for business events and conferences. We’re now well into the Spring of 2019 and the year has truly started to take shape. So, what does 2019 look like for business events and conferences?

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. It’s just outside Stuttgart in Böblingen, 30 minutes by public transport from the Stuttgart main train station.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2019

Planning a conference or convention in 2019? It features many cost-effective hotels, venues, transportation options, and offsite activities. Looking to add some extra oh-la-la to your event to boost your attendance levels and delegate appreciation? Then say “ Bonjour! ” to Québec City. Québec City loves being green.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

On the retirement in 2019 of incumbent manager, Edgar King, she was promoted to Head of Events. She was subsequently awarded a Certificate of Distinction and received the highest mark in her class for her dissertation…’ The Role of Events in the Sustainable Management of Historic Buildings’. ‘It

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct. COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. Dean Calma/IAEA). Dean Calma/IAEA).

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2020

The spread at IACC’s 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival was all-vegan fare. About six months before its 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival took place in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. About six months before its 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival took place in Brussels, Belgium, Oct.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. Discover best practices for launching a virtual conference, engaging your audience, and more. 2020 was the year of virtual conferences. We predict that event marketers will be leveraging virtual conferences as part of a larger hybrid event strategy. Let’s get started!

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

He said: “We’re taking time over the next year or two to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable but how it can be actively beneficial.”. She says artists must take on a proactive approach to providing more sustainable tours. Conferences. She said: “The more shows you have, the more environmental impact it has.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

For the first time in AGF’s history, the not for profit organisation are hosting and presenting the International AGF Awards, a new awards night which aims to highlight a single best-in-class event for its sustainability across 11 categories. Categories for the International AGF Awards are: AGF Greener Transport Award.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries.

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