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“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…
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…
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for financial year (FY) 2023/2024 where it announced strong results for the fiscal period and an even stronger forward events pipeline through to 2030. BESydney CEO and business events industry visionary, Lyn Lewis-Smith also announced that she had advised the Board of her decision not…
From M&IT: Eventprofs have had a mixed reaction to the budget, with one business owner claiming that the new government “doesn’t understand or value” the sector. EDGE Venues CEO Jacqui Kavanagh slammed the increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions – and added that the move could see hospitality jobs replaced by AI. She said: “Whilst…
From Exhibition World: Globus Events, formerly known as VNU Exhibitions Asia, has completed three major acquisitions in China since February, part of an ambitious expansion strategy, backed by its majority owner (since February 2024), private equity investor Advent International (‘Advent’). Since becoming part of Advent’s portfolio, Globus Events has made majority acquisitions in key sectors…
From The Economist: Had Kamala Harris won on November 5th, Europe would have heaved a huge sigh of relief, turned over, and promptly gone back to sleep. Donald Trump’s first presidency, followed by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, had served as a pair of noisy wake-up calls, forcing Germany’s chancellor,…
From The Business of Events: Making workplaces more inclusive for women was the main focus of the WISE (Women into Science and Engineering) Conference held at IET London: Savoy Place, on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Dr Laura Norton, Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Managing…
From Skift Meetings: With a Barefoot Business yacht cruise in Croatia and its own Slack channel, Club Ichi might just be the sexiest group to ever hit the meetings industry. But is it – and are other communities like it – a threat to industry associations? Liz Lathan, Nicole Osibodu and Kamryn Bryce started Club…
From Conference & Meetings World: Can business events play a role in helping to tackle global issues like over-tourism? This is one of the topics to be discussed at this month’s IBTM World Forum for Advocacy, in partnership with The Business of Events. Eloísa Urrutia (pictured), head of global sustainability, meetings & events at American…
From M&IT: The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Shonali Devereaux as its new chief executive, taking over from Kerrin MacPhie when she stands down in December. Devereaux, who has a wealth of experience working across the business meetings and events sector, will commence the role on Tuesday 26 November. Her CV includes 30 years’…
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