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Esprit Award Winner: How We Saved a Virtual Conference by Training Eighty Virtual Speakers in Two Weeks

Blue Spark Event Design

Our client held out pivoting her in-person annual event into a virtual event until the last minute. With only two internal team members, who had responsibilities other than meeting planning, they waited until two months prior to the event date and attempted to plan, manage, and execute the virtual event on their own.

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16 Unique Virtual Event Ideas for Companies To Stand Out Online

Bizzaboo

Virtual events are here to stay, but with in-person coming back in a big way, you’re probably stress-Googling, “What are some exciting virtual events ideas for companies?” We’ve accepted that virtual event experiences will never replicate the in-person event experience.

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Post-Pandemic Events: The Contactless Way

Endless Events

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. And will virtual events be the new normal?

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

Bizzaboo

CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional What Is CGMP Certification? Becoming a certified event manager is not only relevant for the private sector but the public sector as well. The CGMP program is the highest designation geared toward government planners and suppliers. Learn more: CPCE 4.

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The Top 12 Event Planning Certifications

Bizzaboo

CSEP: Certified Special Events Professional. CPCE: Certified Professional in Catering and Events. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. DES: Digital Event Strategist. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. Click through the list right here: CMP: Certified Meetings Professional.

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The Ultimate Sustainable Event Management and Planning Checklist

Bizzaboo

3 Sustainability Phrases Event Managers Need To Know Event leader Melanie Reid noted three important sustainability phrases that every event leader should know inside and out. ESG Standards Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards measure how sustainably and ethically a company operates.

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Swiss Sustainability Forum to lead a sustainability agenda in Bern

The MICE Blog

Bern is a city that is conscious of its role as a sustainable destination and bringing the event to this destination matched both the visions of the organisers and the city. Hosting the event in Bern will give an opportunity for all stakeholders to meet and have important conversations on the subject.