Eventsforce

JULY 5, 2021

The annual MPI European Meetings and Events Conference ( EMEC) took place in June, and despite it being virtual only, it didn’t disappoint. As one of Europe’s main conferences for event professionals, the show had a dedicated theme focusing on business development & personal growth and featured a packed selection of inspiring speakers.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). Aurora is experiencing success as far from home as Australia, Mexico and Brazil, and is selling out larger venues abroad than in Norway.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2022

As small- to mid-size meetings are coming back fast, how are meeting professionals really managing the challenges of sustainability, supply chain issues and staffing? When IACC surveyors ask meeting professionals if they consider sustainability in their RFPs, almost to a person they say, “Yes.” CSR in Action. Now, about that gap.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. 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. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

meetsmart pic.twitter.com/ZHSNc85djI — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 19, 2023 A Sense of Balance Yigit Segin When it comes to sitting in a conference room, less is more at events. For some people CSR and sustainability are priorities. Reporting from the floor of #IMEX23 that @VisitCA destinations are hopping.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2022

Sustainability continues to be an emerging topic, with some improvements made since the 2021 report. The report shows that, in general, there is more of a focus on environmental and social responsibility at venues in Europe and Australia when compared with North American venues. However, we still face a number of challenges.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

Susan Liston, SVP, Aramark Destinations said: “Our teams are no longer just conference specialists, they have pivoted to become “architects” of the meeting experience and can provide the best value to our clients when they proactively recommend a way for attendees to connect to the local destination and be truly collaborative.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Encouragingly, since the last MRoTF survey, in April 2022, the percentage of venues planning to invest in conference and meeting room spaces has increased to 70%, from 65%, with public spaces the next highest priority. Sustainability continues to increase in importance, though there are still clear regional disparities.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Encouragingly, since the last MRoTF survey, in April 2022, the percentage of venues planning to invest in conference and meeting room spaces has increased to 70%, from 65%, with public spaces the next highest priority. Sustainability continues to increase in importance, though there are still clear regional disparities.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2019

So often, when power emerges as a theme for a conference, it can end up feeling one-dimensional. Women Deliver, which describes itself as “a leading global advocate that champions gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women worldwide,” organizes a global conference under the same name every three years.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Participants in the AGF awards, a leading kite mark of sustainable events, undergo a detailed evidence-based assessment throughout the whole event process including self-assessment, independent site visits, and post event proof and analysis.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center in Iceland. Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center is a world-renowned meeting place for art, music, cultural and corporate events. The Leaders in Safety, Health and Peace. Iceland ranks first, four paces ahead of where it fell on the list for 2021. Its 21,600-plus sq.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Pulling off a plastic-free conference got the AMSA’s organizing committee excited, Elizabeth Sinclair said. These massive trash patches have prompted some governments to ban plastic straws and bags and helped spur groups to create sustainability guidelines and pledges — including within the events industry. told Convene.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. However, some summits function just like conferences. 2018 Education Conferences. Start Date.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

Catastrophic wildfires in Australia, heat waves in Alaska, and frequent floods on the Eastern seaboard of the U.S. Several years ago, Jeremy Smith, a sustainable tourism writer, speaker, and consultant, saw an opportunity to help the travel industry recognize the role it could play in addressing the issue. “We

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Over 1,000 buyers are committed to attending the show with new intermediaries bringing buyer groups from across the world including Australia and the US. They include community engagement, sustainable leadership, brand building, regenerative event management and policy engagement – spearheaded by expert speakers who will be announced shortly.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Here are the top 80+ publishing conferences of 2019 that all publishers should attend in order to succeed in a fast-paced, ever-shifting industry. January Conferences. February Conferences. March Conferences. April Conferences. May Conferences. June Conferences. July Conferences. Start Date.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Talking to host James Dickson just after the third Ashes Test had decided the series, Australia retaining the urn, Angela does the detail about the venue’s massive redevelopment – […]

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2021. The KickStart conference provides a venue for important thought leaders from the digital infrastructure industry and the ecosystem, to share trends, opinions, and ideas?. National ESEA Conference.

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Exhibitors confirmed for this year include CVBs of France, Monaco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Estonia, Valencia, and Istanbul; hotel brands Hilton and Hyatt; DMCs from the United States and Algeria; Manchester City Football Club; Romanian tourist attraction, Salina Turda salt cave; Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority; Melia Hotels & (..)

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

It’s some of the best that I’ve tasted and the fact it’s seen on shelves as far as Australia is a real testament to how great our product is. We’ve seen a big cultural shift among several clients who are trying to incorporate mindfulness and well-being into their conference experience – and The Celtic Collection offers that.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2018

IACC has 300 members in 26 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia & Australia Pacific and has become a centre of excellence for learning and development, benchmarking and sustainability for conference centres and venues around the world.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Although the focus of the event was on the arts, the CVB was keen to show how Paducah’s approach to social, economic, and sustainability initiatives mirrors UNCESCO’s most prominent causes. We’re kind of like-minded cities in that we value culture, creativity, and innovation, and see the value of that for making our cities more sustainable.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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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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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

Sessions scheduled in eight countries including Australia, China, India, Japan and Indonesia. Business travel in Asia-Pacific continues to grow and PCMA is uniquely positioned to help the region’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition industry meet demand.”. 2019 PCMA APAC Annual Conference.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Australia Forum was first pitched in 2015. making it the largest in Australia. What’s your ideal convention center personality type? After adding 215,278 sq.

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Event Birdie

JANUARY 26, 2021

As 2020 came to a close in Australia the situation seemed to be improving. International travel is off the cards, and due to the eagerness of some State Leaders to shut their borders in Australia, we predict interstate travel for events will be drastically reduced for some time too. 1/ Local + Hybrid.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2023

Italian hospitality is at the heart of Campari’s ethos, and for the 2022 Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans, the brand hosted an array of activations guided by its principles. Campari enlisted faces from every level of the company to put its ideals into action during the conference, bringing in brand reps from the U.S.,

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I catch up on all the overnight correspondence from our clients in the USA and Australia before reviewing my to-do list for the day – then the real work begins! My hotel management experience included event and conference planning. What is your typical day like? Otherwise, there is a danger of always eating lunch at my desk!

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

GREENING: ‘Walk the talk’ Staging a conference that prioritizes recycling, reuse, and conservation seems like a no-brainer for an environmental group. IUCN is aiming to make WCC 2016 its greenest congress yet, with ambitious initiatives for sustainable practices. Or sustainable agriculture there?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

Collaboration with our industry partners and key government stakeholders is integral for sustained growth, and 2017 will see an even greater impetus as our collective efforts will define our ability to stay ahead of the curve in the months ahead,” His Excellency Helal Saeed Almarri, Dubai Tourism’s director general said in a statement.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

Since then, working as a nonprofit under the conference tagline Creativity + Commerce, C2’s organizers have succeeded in capturing both global attendance and the world’s attention — the 2018 conference, held May 23–25, brought more than 7,000 attendees from 60 countries to Montréal. Moving parts. Could you do this in our hotel?’”.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

For a number of years, I’ve been giving a presentation at industry conferences on Disruptions Facing the Events Industry. If, however, you’re thinking, “Yeah, but that’s different; I plan conferences,” let’s paint an image closer to home. The same can be said of incorporating sustainability and inclusiveness practices.

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