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What to See, Do — and Eat — in Houston
Here are five things to know about Houston to help visitors experience the best of the city during Convening Leaders 2025 — or any time.
Planners Respond to Fatal Food Allergy Reaction at an Event
An influencer attendee died at a recent event from an allergic reaction to the food she consumed, serving as a “stark reminder” of event planners’ responsibility to keep attendees safe, according to event professional Shameka Jennings.
Including and Honoring Indigenous People
A growing number of meeting organizers and destinations have expanded their efforts to recognize and include Indigenous people, and their knowledge and culture, in their events.
Shared Meals and Interesting Topics — 2 Ways to Better Networking
More ideas about how to create more intentional networking at events came our way than we were able to fit in our upcoming September/October print issue on that topic. So we’ll be sharing contributions from event planners in our newsletters. Here’s the first.
Reusable Cups Make a Splash at WasteExpo 2024
Attendees of an educational conference tied to North America’s largest waste and recycling trade show loved the reusable coffee cups, the show’s manager said, and the results were worth the effort.
How to Make Your Event F&B Appetizing to Everyone
Four event professionals and a social scientist share their insights into improving the food and beverage experience at conferences.
Event Venues Look to High-Tech Solutions to Combat Food Waste
On-site digesters and AI are among the tools tapped to prevent food waste from going to landfills.
What It Takes to Feed the Athletes at the Paris Olympics
Paris 2024 is on a mission to show that providing sustenance for athletes and fans at the world’s largest sporting event can sate the palate, meet a wide variety of cultural expectations, and serve the planet.
Shaving Carbon Usage to Zero, Via Data
Organizers of the MIT Sustainability Summit 2023 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology used a food categorization tool to help ensure the event was carbon neutral.
Taking Carbon off Event Menus
Meeting planners and venues have worked to reduce food waste, source local ingredients, reduce plastic use, and compost what’s left over. How are they moving the F&B sustainability needle in 2023 and beyond?
Recovering the Cuisine of Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous chefs are using restaurants and special events to tell the mostly unknown story about Native food in America.
6 Food Waste Strategies to Consider Before Your Next Event
Experts from Levy/Compass Group, Astrapto, and streamlinevents shared fresh ideas on how to take a smarter and more sustainable approach to F&B.