In our upcoming ICCA Thought Leadership session, ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath will lead a discussion with a diverse group of association leaders to go in-depth into their event experiences and strategies. Learn how associations plan to adapt and making events financially viable. Plus, get the latest insights into good practices for successful – and flexible – business event organising in…
This interactive crisis management workshop aims to help participants prepare for a smooth, successful venue reopening period. For many facilities and their management, challenges around changing reopening requirements, national vaccination programs, mutations of the Covid virus, stakeholder concerns, and media attention combine to give cause for concern around the time period in which reopening ‘towards…
We know that the pandemic has accelerated our need to change. Business models must be reimagined. From delegate experience and content delivery, to operational considerations like revenue streams, manpower, and vendor relationships, the exhibition industry must adapt to the evolving needs of our customers. Join us as we discuss ‘Reimagining business events – through COVID-19…
The exhibition industry is built on understand our customers. We have been using intelligent data to understand our attendees and exhibitors at face-to-face events for years. Today, there is more data and customer insight about our communities than ever before, thanks to organisers using digital event platforms, tools, and technology partners. But the big question…
Extreme Innovation – What is it and why does it matter? Collaboration and innovation are the watchwords of July’s Buzz Day – a packed programme of free education. This month we’re collaborating with Swapcard for a special crossover session. Attendees of both Swapcard’s Evolve community and Buzz Day on 7 July will be able to…
Based on last year’s experience, we’ve set up a special edition tailored for all Meetings Industry professionals, no matter their level of experience, to give them the opportunity to interact with senior experts and learn from each other with relevant presentations and engaging activities. Hosted on a digital platform, this new well-thought-out programme holds the promise of three…
THIS IS NOT A TOURISM CONFERENCE. Why? Because the future of tourism is about much more than tourism – and with this conference, European Cities Marketing in association with Group NAO invites ECM members, destination and tourism professionals to seek above and beyond tourism to inspire our industry’s future. We want to remind ourselves to…
(ECM members only.) This webinar will discuss the results of a major survey of European convention bureaus, exploring how they have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 and 2021. 134 convention bureaus representing countries, cities and towns from all over Europe participated in the survey by MICE Knowledge, describing how they have adapted to…
10 online sessions over 4 weeks, specifically designed for middle and senior level individuals from exhibition organising companies, the programme will be delivered by a faculty of industry experts. The UFI-EMS combines both global insights and regional expertise – following the clearly articulated need for education that adapts a global curriculum to specific regional and…
For the first time, the IBTM Events Portfolio is coming together for a landmark 4-day virtual event in 2021 to provide you with access to every single member of the IBTM community and get you wired into the future of the industry. We are bringing together attendees from around the globe so you can connect with the…
UFI connects is a way to stay connected, to get through this pandemic, and to be ready for the time afterwards. It is a programme of regular talks, panels, and webinar sessions – organized by the UFI team for you. Recordings of previous sessions are available to view.
We have created a library of resources to not only help you through COVID-19 but also to ensure that you’re ready to get back to face-to-face business on the other side. Because there will be another side. You’ll find webinars and videos from key industry professionals, providing you with the great insights you need to keep…
Join us for a 24 hour exploration into the role of human interaction in progressing SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Aligned with the 2021 theme of the UN International Day of Peace, join a select community of global corporate event planners on an experiment to explore the role of human interaction in progressing SDG…
M&IT editor Paul Harvey and isla co-founder Anna Abdelnoor are joined by a panel of experts to discuss all things sustainability: from food waste solutions and the circular economy to using hybrid and digital experiences to engage with new audiences.
These education materials have been created to help #eventprofs take into consideration human rights and child rights when planning an event – Understanding Human Rights; UN Guiding Principles on Human and Business Rights, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; How to Talk to Management about Human Rights; 6 top tips on planning an event…
Get access to 5 webinars covering the future of events across 2021. Each webinar costs £15 so this offer will save you over 30%. 100% of the £50 will go towards funding the Climate Action Framework for the event sector.
How can your destination secure more business events in a pandemic and post-pandemic world? What are some lead sources of business events that your destination can harness? How do you prepare a winning bid proposal? The course provides approximately 90 minutes of learning via a combination of live, instructor presentations and interactive student engagement. The…
How is a strong association community in your destination beneficial to business events? What are some practical ways to build and strengthen the association community in your destination, keeping in mind the impacts from the pandemic? How can you develop and support an Ambassador program in your destination? The course provides approximately 90 minutes of learning…
What makes your destination stand out as a business events destination? How can you effectively plan and communicate your destination brand to your target audience? What branding adjustments should you consider as a result of the pandemic? The course provides approximately 90 minutes of learning via a combination of live, instructor presentations and interactive student…
For this live event, we will explore the opportunities to innovate and recover for urban destinations, bringing to you the diverse perspectives of different but equally thriving destinations. We foresee a very exciting discussion aimed at trying to define where city tourism is heading. If you expect to simply take away a list of ingredients to…
As the world begins to open up, many destination marketers are faced with the challenge of planning their marketing strategy amid the uncertainty. What kind of content will speak best to visitors right now? How can you keep your locals engaged? And how are other destination marketers staying agile when it comes to content planning? In…
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