Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

2022 106

2022 Sustainability Trade Shows 2025 106

Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

For example, an academic invited to speak at a meeting might compare their investment of time and money spent attending with their expected return of increased status, easier access to colleagues, or greater likelihood of obtaining tenure. The meeting industry continues to reel under a wave of cancellations, postponements, and uncertainty.

Meetings 310

Meetings Financial Events Technology 310

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. Smart Meetings selected a few of the top mentions to highlight initiatives and event spaces that are working to keep the Earth clean and green.

Meetings 98

Meetings Sustainability Hotels 2022 98

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 13, 2018

Now imagine someone asking your conference participants that question. I suspect they would say “ Yes, of course it has a purpose!” Then they would launch into a passionate description of your event’s annual Party with a Purpose, its pre-conference feel-good community service projects and its ongoing student scholarship fundraisers.

Conference 231

Conference Conference Planning Sustainability Meetings 231

Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. She loved everything about the business. As a female publisher 22 years ago, she was utterly alone.

2024 98

2024 Meetings Tourism Hospitality 98

Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2022

The Meetings Industry Association has launched a range of new sector-specific certified training courses to assist the professional development of those working in business meetings and events and to support individuals new to the industry. They will then receive a certificate on completion of each course.”.

Food and Beverage 104

Food and Beverage Meetings Tourism Sustainability 104

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Plan your next meeting in cities like Greensboro, Kansas City and Tulsa to experience while indulging in the antiquity that accompanies these historic cities. Here are the 10 best hotels to meet at when venturing below the Mason-Dixon line. . of meeting space and then end the day relaxing at the 30,000-square-foot spa. .

Meetings 103

Meetings Hotels 2018 Hospitality 103

Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

Wyboston Lakes Resort has continued with its plans to be more sustainable by adding six electric vehicle (EV) charging points, bringing the total to 30. As part of a major plan to phase out diesel vehicles and machinery, the business has also invested in both a fully electric tractor to cut the golf course fairways and an electric hand mower.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Tourism Hotels Venues 52

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. Here are some of the highlights of The Meetings Show 2021: Inspiring exhibitors. Spotlighting sustainability. Quality hosted buyers. Tomorrow’s Talent.

Meetings 82

Meetings Tourism 2021 Sustainability 82

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

Attendees joined a sustainability 101 workshop and enjoyed an overnight stay at The Celtic Manor Resort, which is just a short walk away from the conference centre. ICC Wales recently welcomed 11 event professionals for an overnight familiarisation trip hosted by Eventprofslive, a networking group for corporate event professionals.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Hospitality 59

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the surrounding area, has launched a new campaign to support those in food poverty in Cambridge, called Meet Up & Make A Difference. Meet Cambridge is also contributing actively to the campaign.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability 2023 Meetings Events 59

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

2022 52

2022 Sustainability Trade Shows 2025 52

Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2020

Regent’s Conferences & Events , recently crowned Best Outdoor Space at the 2019 Academic Venue Awards, will be exhibiting at the London Summer Event Show for the launch of its new English house wine. Comprising of pristine lawns, lush foliage, shrubs, flowers and trees, Regent’s creates a magical setting for parties of up to 1,200 guests.

Conference 64

Conference Meetings 2019 Venues 64

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The digital annual meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, held over four days, proved more engaging than the group’s International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques, which tool place on weekends over several months. Courtesy SRS Twitter). The spread-out IMAST program proved less engaging than SRS’s program.

Conference 111

Conference 2020 Sustainability Meetings 111

Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Sustainability and the transition to net zero is strategic priority for The Academy and for {10-11} as venue. This applies to the people we fund, our fellowship, how we support the SHAPE disciplines, as well as, of course, our own employees. This commitment of course extends to our commercial activity as an events venue.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Fashion 2023 Venues 52

SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investigator meetings are a critical step in the clinical trial process. But it’s getting harder to get everyone to attend investigator meetings and harder to keep them engaged once they’re there. Why Investigator Meetings Matter Some say that investigator meetings are simply to entice investigators to take part in clinical trials.

Meeting Planning 130

Meeting Planning Meetings Event Technology Technology 130

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Friday 12 th November saw the return of the Manchester Metropolitan University Events Management teams’ flagship event; the Connect Conference. The Connect Conference, now in its 8 th year of running, has grown year on year in terms of its success and enthusiasm from students and professionals alike. there was something for everyone!

Conference 57

Conference Meetings Event Management Sponsorships 57

PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2021

American Cheese Society Annual Conference. The ACS Annual Conference attracts international retailers, importers, distributors, food writers, academics, and, of course, artisan cheesemakers — some of whom participate in the American Cheese Society Judging & Competition (J&C). Climate Change and Sustainability.

Conference 59

Conference 2021 Retail Sustainability 59

Conference Care

APRIL 24, 2024

We assess each venue in line with the UN sustainability goals and take into account any existing accreditations. Booking a Venue For Good means you are securing a space guaranteed to give back, and you can select a venue that falls in line with your sustainability agenda. To find out more, contact us here. WHY CARDEN PARK?

Venues 52

Venues Sustainability 2023 Conference 52

Event Industry News

APRIL 30, 2020

When the industry returns and restarts, organisers will be assessing how they want their event to shape up when it comes back, and a focus on sustainability will be top of the agenda for many. Clients can entrust BMA House to highlight further sustainable options when planning their event. The venue and all events are plastic-free.

Sustainability 70

Sustainability 2012 Tourism Venues 70

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

EIC offering Sustainable Event Professional Certificate course in Europe for the first time. A two-day training course for the Events Industry Council Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) will take place in Monaco this spring — a first for Europe. By Boardroom editors.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Food and Beverage Transportation Meetings 40

Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

Meetings 94

Meetings Hospitality Social Media Marketing 94

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We’re very much looking forward to being on the show floor in Barcelona feeling the buzz of business meetings and networking taking place again.”. Themes include: the future of the meetings experience, re-starting events and evaluating their success, and peer-to-peer learning and insights.

2021 104

2021 Meetings Tourism Healthcare 104

TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. These findings demonstrate why 80 percent of meeting professionals consider green initiatives when planning events. Start with registration.

Sustainability 118

Sustainability Transportation Travel Education 118

Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

When hosting conferences on cruise ships or other unique venues , one has to bear in mind that the daily things we take for granted are likely not going to be available to you. On cruise ships, you don’t have it unless you remembered to pack it for the meeting. What does this mean? Temptations. and unlimited drinks.

Conference 154

Conference Venues Speakers Travel 154

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The 12 th edition of the Green Events & Innovations Conference has announced the full agenda for this important gathering for the live industry to tackle the urgent issue of sustainability. presented by A Greener Activation. “We’re very excited about GEI12. ” Claire O’Neill, Co Founder of A Greener Festival.

Conference 86

Conference Sustainability Sponsorships Transportation 86

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Venues all over are taking steps to lessen their carbon footprint; and of course, the waste they’d have to clear up at the end of it. Yet we believe there’s something being all too frequently overlooked in this renewed spotlight on sustainability – and it’s often critical to lead capture! Conferences. Areas of interest.

Sustainability 110

Sustainability Social Media Sports 2019 110

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Self-expression, spirituality, and personal development are all central themes in Ängsbacka, an outdoor festival center and ecovillage located in the lush green landscape of Molkom, Sweden, where the Global Ecovillage Network of Europe (GEN Europe) presented the 21st edition of the European Ecovillage Conference.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Conference Tech Technology 40

Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Sustainable meetings are now a requirement, rather than a luxury, but smart event professionals are integrating other green elements into their agendas to surprise and delight. A bad day on the golf course—well, may not exist. The post Green Meetings Redefined appeared first on Smart Meetings. Verdant Backdrops.

Meetings 67

Meetings Sustainability Venues Conference 67

Event Industry News

MARCH 2, 2022

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show’s initiative designed to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming meetings and events planners, is back for the fourth year running. Applications for Tomorrow’s Talent close on 25 March 2022. To nominate yourself or a colleague visit [link].

2022 57

2022 Meetings Tourism Sustainability 57

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After completing the program, the hotel fast-tracked her to the position of conference service manager. The support and guidance from great mentors sustained her evolution, she reports. As she prepared to take the exam, she joined a CMP prep course and, with the students alongside her, formed a study group on the first day of class.

Hospitality 106

Hospitality Hotels Education Travel 106

Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 , I sat down with Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for an hour’s deep dive conversation about peer conferences: the participant-driven, participation-rich events I’ve designed and facilitated for over thirty years. Peer Conferences Unveiled—The Transcript! Here it is—enjoy!

Conference 208

Conference Meetings Corporate Meetings Association Meetings 208

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He has taken industry-specific courses, attended conferences and events, pursued leadership programs and continually pushed himself to take on accelerating roles and pursue different responsibilities throughout his career. Earning the CMP Murakami first discovered the CMP by attending industry conferences and networking events.

Education 106

Education Hospitality 2024 2023 106

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. It is a seal of quality that is immediately understood and is one of the foundations for success in the international meetings industry,” she says.

2006 98

2006 2004 Education Trade Shows 98

GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . Sustainability is part of the plan. You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Future meeting environments to increase event innovation.

2020 219

2020 2019 Negotiating Technology 219

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.”

Education 98

Education Healthcare Advertising Speakers 98

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2019

Academics are expected to attend conferences, workshops, and meetings,” reads a statement on the website. The site includes more than 400 members, and in many of their biographies, they focus on the relationship between air travel and conference attendance. It’s a record of sustainability to be proud of.”. In fact, U.S.

Airlines 74

Airlines Conference Transportation Travel 74