The Events Industry Council (EIC) today released the latest edition of its Quarterly Global Business Events Barometer, revealing continued recovery and long-term confidence across the global business events industry, even […]
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (11 January 2026) — The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards, today announced the election
EIC Announces 2026 Board of Directors Read Post »
As we approach year’s end, I have been reflecting on what has been an especially energising and fulfilling year for the global business events community. From major international gatherings to
A Note from EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert Read Post »
The global business events community gathered in October at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas to celebrate the 2025 EIC Global Awards, honouring individuals and organisations whose leadership,
Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 2025 EIC Global Awards Read Post »
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (7 October 2025) — The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry, today released its Global Events Barometer for 2025 Q2. The findings
Seminal Research to be Released in Conjunction with Global Meetings Industry Day WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. (15 September 2025) — The Events Industry Council, the global voice of the business events
EIC Announces 2026 Global Economic Significance Study and Advocacy Day Read Post »
PCMA’s annual flagship event advances from Silver Certification, setting a new benchmark for sustainable business events WASHINGTON, D.C. (9 September 2025) – The Events Industry Council (EIC) announced today that
Convening Leaders 2025 Achieves Platinum Sustainable Event Standards Certification Read Post »
Destination Canada has taken a bold step toward embedding sustainability at the heart of its business events strategy. To date, 65 Canadians — including representatives from 21 Team Canada Partners and
Destination Canada Embeds Sustainability in Its Business Events Strategy Read Post »
Today marks a milestone for the global business events community with the official launch of the updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam, aligned with the 2025 CMP International Standards (CMP-IS) which
Updated CMP Exam Now Live, Aligns with Modern Competencies and Global Standards Read Post »
Events Industry Council crossed a significant milestone last week with the completion of the CMP Beta Exam — one of the final steps in a years-long project to update the
CMP Exam Beta Testing Period Concludes, Testing Resumes in August Read Post »
In a groundbreaking move to nurture the next generation of business events professionals, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has partnered with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to co-develop and co-teach
Marina Bay Sands and SIT Pioneer Industry-First MICE Course to Develop Future Talent Read Post »
The Events Industry Council is thrilled to welcome Carolyn Patterson-Kemper, M.S., CMP, DES to the EIC Management Team as our new Director, CMP Certification Programme. After living in Atlanta where
Welcome New CMP Certification Programme Director Read Post »
WASHINGTON, D.C, U.S.A. (March 2025) — The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition, and standards, today released its Futures
Futures Landscape Report 2025 Read Post »
Today, EIC released an update to the Certified Meeting Professional International Standards (CMP-IS). This update will be the foundation for a revised CMP exam and related study materials, which will
EIC Announces Updated CMP International Standards and Beta Exam Read Post »
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (16 January 2025) — The Events Industry Council (EIC), the global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional recognition and standards, today announced the
EIC Announces 2025 Board of Directors Read Post »
As we continue to monitor the devastating fires in Los Angeles, many of our members have set up programmes to provide support for those impacted. We will update this post
Events Industry Rallies Support for Those Impacted by LA Fires Read Post »
