This advanced certificate course is designed to equip experienced event and meeting managers with the tools, resources, and business savvy to serve as a strategic advisor in designing, planning, and executing programs. Expanding on foundational and fundamental skills in event and meeting planning for in-person events, learners will explore progressive approaches to apply program strategy…
We designed this course to provide you and your team with the knowledge, skills, and know-how to transform your in-person and digital events so they are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for every body. Create a commonsense approach to event accessibility; Determine which accessibility protocols to include in venue & supplier RFPs, and identify criteria for…
Does your audiovisual production proposal read like a foreign language? After the venue, audiovisual is often one of the largest budget items, yet so often planners are unable to make sense of a typical proposal. Do you know how many lumens your projector should have? Should you use a PAR fixture or Lekos to light…
The Advanced Sustainable Events Course, curated by isla, is a 6-week online course designed to cover key sustainability topics that are central to deepening your understanding of sustainability as a discipline and how this manifests in events. From legislation & regulations, communications, and measurement principles, to standards, certifications & accreditations, and system change – you’ll…
IAPCO EDGE Porto is an interactive seminar for meetings industry professionals. It provides a transformative opportunity to elevate your professional capabilities and expand your network. Registrations are open to PCOs, Meeting Planners, Destination Management Companies, Convention Bureaux, Convention Centres, Hotels, and Associations. Spaces are limited – Register today!
The Business of Events (BOE) 2025 converges the dual pillars of leadership within an intergenerational workforce: mastery and intellectual prowess. Building on BOE 2024’s exploration of the duality between Unlearning and Relearning, BOE 2025 unites experienced and emerging leaders for real-time discussions. Participants will delve into crucial dualities — Skill and Strategy, IQ and EQ,…
Learn how to manage destinations through regenerative business models, destination stewardship approaches, and stakeholder engagement methodologies. We are all under pressure: visitor economies, their host communities, the earth, and the vulnerable. We need a new approach to recover, flourish, and thrive. Join us on a journey to a new mindset as we: Discover regenerative business…
The “3-Part Generational Communication Series” is designed to help professionals enhance communication across generations within their teams. In Part 1, a 90-minute interactive session, participants explore the unique communication styles of different generations, from Traditionalists to Generation Z. Through presentations, discussions, and group activities, they identify common barriers such as stereotypes and technology gaps. The…
“DEI Reimagined” is a three-part series course that offers an in-depth approach to building sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations. Part 1 is a live micro-session that challenges traditional DEI strategies and introduces innovative ways to create lasting inclusivity. Through interactive discussions, participants explore the limitations of current DEI models and examine how…
IMEX is where every part of the global events industry comes for a high-value, high-return boost of real business, real relationships and insights, all designed to make working life easier and more profitable. Keep up with the latest events industry trends, polish your professional skills and stay ahead. By attending as many of our 150…
At IMEX you can enjoy expert education, explore the latest event trends and experience your most productive days of the year. Whether you’re an events newbie or a pro (or anything in between), IMEX is exactly where you need to be. Discover 200 free education sessions at IMEX Frankfurt. More information coming soon in 2025.
Immerse yourself in an inspiring environment surrounded by passionate professionals who share your same challenges and goals; boosting economic development and knowledge transfer. Build connections in emerging and non-emerging sectors, expand your network of contacts in a multi-sector way. Go beyond traditional connections and immerse yourself in a universe of business relationships.
We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, “The 2024 Innovation Award Finalists & Winner” to discover and be motivated by innovative projects that are making exponential positive change not only possible, but probable. Be inspired by the projects that are helping innovative destinations lead and motivate in a webinar packed with superlative,…
We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, “The 2024 Innovation Award Finalists & Winner” to discover and be motivated by innovative projects that are making exponential positive change not only possible, but probable. Be inspired by the projects that are helping innovative destinations lead and motivate in a webinar packed with superlative,…
We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, “The 2024 Impact Award Finalists & Winner in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT” to explore and be inspired by impactful projects that are making legacy and harmony the status quo for leading business events. Be inspired by the projects that are helping destinations focused on ensuring their…
We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, “The 2024 Impact Award Finalists & Winner in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT” to explore and be inspired by impactful projects that are making legacy and harmony the status quo for leading business events. Be inspired by the projects that are helping destinations focused on ensuring their…
The theme for IBTM World 2024 is People. Power. Potential. It’s the belief that what people need to succeed is other people, that the experiences we create for them are powerful, and that there is a limitless potential for events when blending #peoplepower and cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re a corporate planner, an experienced engineer, a…
Go beyond your orbit this January, where event professionals unite to shape our industry’s future, together. Convening Leaders is more than a conference — it’s a launchpad for your next leap. It’s YOUR opportunity to pioneer new paths and build connections that will propel you and your organization forward. Join decision-makers across the event industry…
Once seen as a temporary “pivot”, digital events are now more critical to business success than ever before. As technology evolves, and the lines between virtual, hybrid, and in-person events blur, organizations without a strong digital event strategy in place will fall behind as competitors capture audiences with exciting, blended experiences. Enter the newest iteration…
If you are new to the events industry, looking to become an event or meeting planner, or you’ve been planning events for a while but never received the proper training, this is the ultimate course for you! By the end of this course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of how events work, why people and…
The Enhancing Events with AI certificate course is a tailor-made program for all event organizers who want to bring the power (and magic) of artificial intelligence (AI) into their work. This course goes beyond helping you understand AI. We’ll take you behind the scenes, revealing how to use the most practical AI platforms. These new…
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