Sector: Business Events
How Innovate Canada 2023 Achieved Carbon Neutrality in Waterloo Region
From Explore Waterloo: Innovate Canada, one of Destination Canada’s signature business events, reached a major milestone this past spring becoming the organization’s first carbon neutral event. Achieved in collaboration with the Explore Waterloo Region, this cemented Destination Canada’s business event sustainability commitments and dedication to taking a regenerative approach to tourism more broadly.
ICC Sydney Strengthens Commitment to Social Impact
From ICC Sydney: In a demonstration of its commitment to philanthropy and social impact, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has recognised its charity clients at its inaugural appreciation luncheon yesterday. The event follows a bumper year for ICC Sydney where charity and not for profit organisations declared at least A$7.1…
PCMA Appoints Neil Brownlee as First International Chair Elect
From VisitScotland: PCMA has announced the appointment of Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events at VisitScotland as its first non-North American Chair Elect for 2024. The announcement comes following the successful approval of the 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees Slate, which was presented to PCMA members on September 1, 2023. Directors and Trustees will…
Advocating for Sustainability
From the Meeting Professional: Natasha Richards, a longtime advocacy leader and director of impact and industry relations for the IMEX Group, admits that when it comes to sustainability and social responsibility, the events sector is often seen as more of a problem than a solution. “We really have an identity crisis—where do we fit in…
Skift Take | Transparent and Authentic Leadership
From Skift Meetings: Jaimé Bennett leads PCMA’s ambitious growth strategy in Europe with her distinctive style of transparent and genuine leadership. She is dedicated to organizing impactful events that foster safe and inclusive environments, fearlessly addressing significant industry challenges such as talent and consolidation. Jaimé Bennett is the managing director of EMEA at PCMA and…
Thriving in the War Arena
Lviv has proven to the business events industry that even during war, events can evolve and thrive. One such example is IT Arena, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, showing resilience during the pandemic, then the war, and now emerging as a global showcase of how successful events are able to adapt and meet…
Mike Williams: Unlocking the Future of Business Events
Mike Williams, Senior Consultant & Partner at GainingEdge and AIME Ambassador, talks to AIME about current industry challenges and trends, engaging with the next generation of delegates through immersive experiences and new technologies, partnering with Government entities with shared economic goals, and creating legacy programs, and tracking and evaluating their economic and social outcomes…
New Change Starts Here: Strategic Agenda For BESydney
From BESydney: Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has unveiled its new Change Starts Here strategic agenda aimed at sharing the depth of possibilities for powerful global change when hosting business events in Sydney. BESydney is shifting the business event narrative, with CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith explaining, “We want our business events delegates to meet the people, enjoy…
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