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Starting New and Better Conversations About Food Waste at Meetings
Food waste was identified as “very high priority” for more than half — 55 percent — of meeting planners surveyed, yet conversations between meeting planners and venues about food waste tend to be rare, according to a 2024 survey. From untouched box lunches and...
GreenTech Amsterdam’s Environmental Journey is Revolutionizing Exhibition Sustainability
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE How can exhibition organizers effectively measure and reduce their environmental impact? As one of the industry pioneers in environmental responsibility, GreenTech Amsterdam recently completed a...
Association Launches Members-Only AI Tool
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s ELFie is designed to help members get needed information faster. Joining the growing number of associations using customized LLM and AI tools, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association launched its own variant,...
Why Every Event Needs a Powerful Event Floor Plan Designer Software
Why Every Event Needs a Powerful Event Floor Plan Designer Software Choosing the best event floor plan software is one of the most important yet often overlooked tools in event planning. A disorganized layout can turn even the best-planned event into a frustrating...
Best Practices for Inclusive Events
The ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) “covers only about 60 percent of accessibility barriers, and the enforcement of the ADA is spotty,” says accessible events expert John Sage. During his 20s, John Sage, who uses a wheelchair, spent a lot of time traveling in...
Associations Face a ‘Pivotal Moment’
Nonprofits play a vital role in the U.S. economy, with 501 (c)(3) organizations alone accounting for 12.8 million jobs. Associations support 1 million jobs. When Convene spoke with Tommy Goodwin, vice president of Exhibitions & Conferences Alliances (ECA), before...
