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CMPs, Research, Sustainable Events
From Access to Capacity: Why Neuroinclusion Is the Next Frontier in Event Design
Accessibility has always been central to our industry’s purpose: bringing people together...
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EIC Members, Futures Landscape, Research, Sustainable Events, Technology
Partner Insights: Creating More Accessible and Inclusive Events with AI
Artificial intelligence may be reshaping the way we plan, produce and personalise...
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Futures Landscape, Research, Sustainable Events
Rethinking Accessibility at Events
We’ve all heard it before: “This event wasn’t fully accessible.” But do...
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Futures Landscape, Research, Sustainable Events
The Future of Accessibility and Inclusion: Designing Events for Every Human Experience
Editor’s Note: This article continues the Events Industry Council’s ongoing content series exploring...
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EIC Members, Workforce
IMEX–MPI–MCI Future Leaders Forum at IMEX America Welcomes 106 Students
The IMEX–MPI–MCI Future Leaders Forum welcomed 106 students at IMEX America— an increase from 2024 and...
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EIC Members, Sustainable Events
From Build to Breakdown: Sustainability in Exhibitions
The exhibition and events industry is making visible strides toward a more...
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CMP Fellows, CMPs, Workforce
Generational Intelligence: The New Currency of Event Design
In today’s business-events landscape, four generations share the same spaces — as...
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Research, Workforce
The Future of Talent: Why Human Capital Is the Events Industry’s Most Valuable Investment
Editor’s Note: This month we begin an ongoing content series highlighting the...
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Advocacy, Research, Workforce
EIC Introduces Futures Landscape Series
By Amy Calvert, EIC President and CEO As we reflect on the...
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News, Research
Q2 2025 Global Events Barometer Shows Recovery Signs Amid Ongoing Economic and Geopolitical Pressures
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (7 October 2025) — The Events Industry Council (EIC), the...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Incentive Research Foundation
This Spotlight is part of an ongoing series highlighting EIC Association and...
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Advocacy, EIC Members, Industry News, News, Research
EIC Announces 2026 Global Economic Significance Study and Advocacy Day
Seminal Research to be Released in Conjunction with Global Meetings Industry Day...
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EIC Members, News, Sustainable Events
Convening Leaders 2025 Achieves Platinum Sustainable Event Standards Certification
PCMA’s annual flagship event advances from Silver Certification, setting a new benchmark...
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News, Sustainable Events
Destination Canada Embeds Sustainability in Its Business Events Strategy
Destination Canada has taken a bold step toward embedding sustainability at the...
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Sustainable Events
FELABAN Paraguay — Advancing Sustainable Events in LATAM
The Latin American Federation of Banks (FELABAN) recently hosted its 58th Annual Assembly in...
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CMPs, News, Workforce
Updated CMP Exam Now Live, Aligns with Modern Competencies and Global Standards
Today marks a milestone for the global business events community with the...
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CMPs, EIC Members, Strategic Partners, Sustainable Events
Prioritising Sustainability and Wellness in the Events Industry
The team at Marina Bay Sands shares strategies for making sustainability and...
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CMPs, Sustainable Events
Developing a Deeper View of Sustainability: Kate Hernandez, CMP
Sustainability in the business events industry was once narrowly associated with actions...
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Blog, CMP Fellows, CMPs, Workforce
The Human Agenda: Reclaiming Wellbeing in Business Events
Our industry is one of precision, performance, and passion. We orchestrate meaningful...
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EIC Members, Research, Strategic Partners
IMEX Report: How to Lead with Impact in Extreme Times
In a world gripped by disruption ranging from economic shocks to geopolitical...
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Global Awards, Industry News
EIC Announces 2025 Hall of Leaders and Global Awards Recipients
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (24 July 2025) — Today, the Events Industry Council...
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Sustainable Events
Learning by Example: First-Hand Account from Sustainability Innovators
The business events industry is at a pivotal moment where sustainability is...
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Sustainable Events
Human Trafficking Awareness Around the World
Human trafficking is a systemic problem that must be stopped. It is...
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CMPs
CMP Spotlight Interview: Mary-Ann Urbanovich
Mary-Ann Urbanovich, MS, CMP Fellow, CMP-HC: Leading with Purpose, Knowledge, and Impact...
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CMPs, EIC Members, Strategic Partners
Richard Allchild, CMP on the Power of the Certification and What’s Ahead at IMEX America
Richard Allchild, the UK-based Head of Sales North America for IMEX Group...
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EIC Members, Industry News, Research
Reimagining the Meeting Experience: Key Insights from IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future Report
Written by Kristin Finley CMP, Sr. Director, Experiential Marketing, Verisk and Board...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: mci group
This Spotlight is part of an ongoing series highlighting EIC Association and...
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Industry News, Research
Q1 2025 Global Events Barometer Reports Slowdown, While Still Outpacing Same Period in 2024
Report also highlights growing concern about geopolitical conflicts, ongoing policy shifts and...
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CMPs, News, Workforce
CMP Exam Beta Testing Period Concludes, Testing Resumes in August
Events Industry Council crossed a significant milestone last week with the completion...
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Advocacy, Industry News
EIC and JMIC to Collaborate to Advance Business Events Industry Advocacy, Research and Sustainability
The Events Industry Council (EIC) and the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC)...
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EIC Members, Industry News, Workforce
Finding Opportunity During Uncertainty
A Note from EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert As I write...
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EIC Members, Industry News, News, Strategic Partners, Workforce
Marina Bay Sands and SIT Pioneer Industry-First MICE Course to Develop Future Talent
In a groundbreaking move to nurture the next generation of business events...
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Global Awards, Industry News
Events Industry Council Announces 2025 Global Awards
Nominations now open for annual awards, including Hall of Leaders —...
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CMPs, News
Welcome New CMP Certification Programme Director
The Events Industry Council is thrilled to welcome Carolyn Patterson-Kemper, M.S., CMP,...
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CMP Fellows, CMPs
CMP Fellows Spotlight
Meet Devin Lewis, CMP Fellow, CEM, DES, HMCC CMP Governance Commission Chair...
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Industry News, Research
Latest Global Events Barometer Reports Significant Growth for Business Events in 2024
2024 Q4 Report also highlights growing concern about shifting policies and the...
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Industry News, News, Research
Futures Landscape Report 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C, U.S.A. (March 2025) — The Events Industry Council (EIC), the...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: IACC
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting EIC Association and Corporate...
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CMPs, News, Workforce
EIC Announces Updated CMP International Standards and Beta Exam
Today, EIC released an update to the Certified Meeting Professional International Standards...
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CMPs, Industry News, Workforce
EIC Releases Update to CMP International Standards
The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events...
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Industry News, News
EIC Announces 2025 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (16 January 2025) — The Events Industry Council (EIC),...
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Industry News, News
Events Industry Rallies Support for Those Impacted by LA Fires
As we continue to monitor the devastating fires in Los Angeles, many...
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CMPs, EIC Members, Industry News, Strategic Partners
Designing for Impact: 5 Ways to Enhance Event Value
The team at Encore shares strategies for delivering increased value to participants...
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Case Study, EIC Members, Sustainable Events
Case Study: Visit Denver’s Journey to Sustainable Event Certification
The Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact stands at the forefront of...
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EIC Members, Strategic Partners, Sustainable Events
Championing Sustainability in the Global Business Events Industry
In an era where environmental responsibility has become a critical consideration in...
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Industry News, Research
Latest Global Barometer Points to Sustained Recovery for Business Events Industry
EIC’s quarterly report shows group hotel nights now surpass 2019 bookings ...
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CMPs, Industry News, Workforce
CMP Certification Evolves to Reflect the Skills Needed to Be a Successful Event Professional in Our Fast-Changing World
In an ever-evolving events industry, adapting, innovating and creating relevant and engaging...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: PCMA
This month we feature one of our founding members, PCMA as part...
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Industry News, Research
Global Business Event Stakeholders Invited to Contribute to Futures Landscape Survey
Survey, created in partnership with the SITE Foundation, seeks insights from...
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CMPs, Workforce
The Impact of Certifications on Global Connections
At CMP Advance in Toronto, attendees participated in a panel discussion about...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: GCB German Convention Bureau
This month we feature one of our newest members: GCB German Convention...
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CMPs
Canyon Ranch Proves a Powerful Partner for CMPs
Known for its long-standing reputation as the world’s premier leader in luxury...
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EIC Members, Sustainable Events
PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Achieves Sustainable Event Standards Certification
PCMA’s annual event receives Silver Level Certification in its first year participating...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: LGBT Meeting Professionals Association
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting EIC Association and Corporate...
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EIC Members, Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Destinations International
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting EIC Association and...
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CMPs, Sustainable Events
Five Ways to Make Your Events More Sustainable
Sustainable events are moving from a topic of conversation to becoming a...
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Sustainable Events
Events Industry Embraces Earth Day
In the events industry, we are committed to integrating best practices for...
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Research
Events Industry Council Announces Global Futures Landscape Survey
The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events...
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EIC Members, Strategic Partners, Sustainable Events
Events Industry Council and Oak View Group Announce Strategic Partnership
Today, the Events Industry Council (EIC) announced a new strategic partnership with...
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