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Flight shaming in the events industry

Gallus Events

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. During his speech, he also mentioned flight shaming in the events industry.

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A People-Pleasing Green Airport

PCMA Convene

It also lays claim to smaller sustainable initiatives, including an electric-car-sharing hub for travelers, human-powered mobile-device charging bikes, and a bee apiary established in partnership with local beekeepers to help preserve the endangered Indiana honey bee. Green Building Council participated in the UN event. .

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Teaming of Business Events, Startups Hooks New Audiences

PCMA Convene

Today, thousands of scientists and entrepreneurs apply annually to Hello Tomorrow’s Global Challenge, which offers winners prize money that has grown to 265,000 euros in 12 tracks, along with a chance to pitch on the main stage at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, held each March in Paris.

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2019 Tech Conferences: The #1 Tech Events Guide

Bizzabo

Paris, France. This event invites the best and brightest hackers in the ever-expanding Swift community to explore new horizons. Paris, France. This event invites 850+ of the best and brightest hackers in the community to explore new horizons. Paris, France. Cisco Live. Barcelona, Spain. San Francisco, CA.

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PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Hands down, being on site in Paris at Le Palais des Congrès overlooking setup day, seeing all of the months of planning and uphill battles with different cultures and language barriers come to life. In addition, I appreciate how CVBs help sustain local jobs and businesses by driving economic impact to the destinations they represent.

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