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Global event heads unite

Event Industry News

A focussed group of senior event leaders has today announced a new collaboration for the global events industry in the form of the Event Leaders Exchange (ELX). . The steering group features senior event leaders from the likes of McDonald’s, Microsoft, Siemens, Cisco Systems and Wolters Kluwer.

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Future Meeting Space research zooming in on purpose of meetings

Event Industry News

What’s the purpose of meetings and what’s their role in organisations’ communications mix? The GCB (German Convention Bureau) and its research partners are currently diving deep into that question as part of the “Future Meeting Space” (FMS) innovation project, launched in 2015 and now in its third phase. Innovation Catalogue Reloaded.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

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. Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It One session introduced the CMP certification.

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European DMCs Face Uncertainty as Ukraine Crisis Deepens

MeetingsNet

Especially for business events in Eastern Europe, the war clouds a promising rebound from the pandemic. The last two years have been a massive challenge for the meetings industry, and few segments have suffered as much as destination management companies. Russian Roulette: Global Events Industry Reacts to Ukraine Invasion.

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Phase III ‘Future Meeting Space’ research to focus on role of events in corporate communications

Event Industry News

Together with its partners, the GCB German Convention Bureau has announced the launch of phase III of its Future Meeting Space research. What are the different purposes and objectives of business events? The project is supported by the GCB and the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) as well as Maritz Global Events Inc.,

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7 Smart Moves in Boston, Memphis and Malibu

Smart Meetings

Face2Face Meetings & Incentives in Las Vegas named Pencak director of meeting partnerships. Pencak’s more than 15 years of experience includes roles with SmithBucklin as event director; SuccessFactors, an SAP Company, as global event manager; and Thompson Management Associated as conference manager.

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Deputy Mayor & ExCeL unite to champion LONDON event industry at IMEX Frankfurt

Event Industry News

Developed to exceed industry standards in sustainability, the new project will create additional state-of-the-art ICC convention facilities, exhibition halls and conference rooms, together with stunning outdoor spaces – all designed to put London at the forefront of the global events industry.