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Prioritizing Event Security in Uncertain Times

Maritz Global Events

“Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events. Event security is by no means a new issue.

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A Perfect Event: Three Elements That Lead To An Ideal Outcome

Endless Events

So today, we’re breaking down the three elements that lead to a perfect event outcome. Our always amazing host, Will Curran, brings you the essential pillars of event planning. Straight from the Global Event Forum report, these are the elements that can make or break an event.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution.

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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

Smart Meetings

The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. One example is “Sustainability and the Circular Economy” with Aurora Dawn Benton, chief change agent with Astrapto, and Benoit Sauvage, CEO of Hospitality Sustainability Revolution.

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Implementing Experience Design in Small, Yet Powerful Ways

Maritz Global Events

So how does this look for your events? Experience design isn’t a one-size-fits-all methodology, however, here are examples of what you might consider using Maritz Global Events’ 8 Phases of a Successful Event. Experience Design: Small But Mighty.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

The issues between the United States and China and Brexit in Europe are prime examples. Brexit may sound specific to the UK only, but it’s much more global. Think specialty mocktails for your event’s happy hour for your non-drinkers. We have the opportunity to lead by example and create spaces of respect and inclusion.

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Designing for Belonging

MeetingsNet

Johnston, who was both creative director and interim head of meeting planning for APA 2023, says the theme came about due to the president’s passionate beliefs about belonging, but also because of the association CEO’s “One APA” goal, which is to serve all members no matter their background or discipline.

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