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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

Smart Meetings

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. Additionally, EIC introduced a new certification for event professionals interested in promoting sustainability and social impact in their organizations and global business events.

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The Ultimate Sustainable Event Management and Planning Checklist

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Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

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Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Results from a Healthy IMEX Challenge

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Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Leader Rachael Riggs reported that the sustainability challenge executed in partnership with Heka Health from IMEX Frankfurt was back on and very popular. Garneau participated in the Destination Vancouver-sponsored run with colleagues who supported her commitment. It is easier now than was five years ago.”

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Sustainabile Event Checklist: The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

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Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. . Why Sustainability Matters in the Events Industry . Make no mistake: Sustainability — and climate change — are key points of concern for the events industry. Sustainability Intelligence.

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20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

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Many years ago, her company instituted a sustainability program for the National Bakery Association, which, she said, “went okay, but we didn’t have near the level of participation that we had hoped. One of the unexpected benefits was the number of people who posted about it on social media, which extended the campaign’s reach.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

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The benefits of using checklists for event planning speak for themselves. ☐ Create a sustainability plan to optimize waste management and power consumption. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). .