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Event Strategy & Design
COP26 Accessibility Gap in the Spotlight
News reports this week about how a political leader was unable to gain access to the COP26 venue because she uses a wheelchair ignited new discussions about accessibility issues at events.
Meetings and Your Brain: How Nature Gives Your Attention a Break
Many newly constructed and renovated convention centers and hotels leverage nature’s benefits, from boosting our mood to helping us think and collaborate better, and improving our focus and creativity.
Meg Strahle’s Journey to Creating Sustainable Event Experiences
As an assistant sustainability advisor for a London, U.K.–based events services firm focused on sustainable practices and innovation, Meg Strahle is combining her academic background in media, tourism, hospitality, and events, and research to make a difference.
Events and Carbon Offsets: What You Need to Know
Purchasing carbon offsets to shrink the footprint of events is becoming a more common practice, but not all offset programs are created equal. Here’s what to look for.
Events Industry Leaders to Present Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at COP26
The comprehensive pledge commits signatories to achieve net zero carbon emissions at their organizations by 2050 at the latest.
Scott Galloway to Event Planners: Get Ready to Be Bold
The New York Times bestselling author applies his insights on a post-COVID business world to events, and shares what attendees can expect to take away from his keynote session at Convening Leaders 2022.
Going Beyond a Green Event: How to Make Sustainability a Priority
Demonstrating sustainability at your events sends an important message to your stakeholders. But how can you have more of an impact on the industries and professions you serve?
How Essence Prioritized Both the Digital and In-Person Experience at the Essence Festival
The publisher employed several strategies to keep participants at the 2021 Essence Festival in New Orleans safe and invested in an upgraded digital experience.
Leaving Your Event’s Host City Better Because You Were There
After living through a pandemic, conference participants will be more apt to lean towards conferences that align with their beliefs and passions through corporate social responsibility efforts.
Getting Serious About Sustainable Event Design
Event and experience designers have the opportunity to create an environment that is not only physically and emotionally transformative for attendees, but also has an impact on sustainability. Here’s how to start.
Uncovering the Hidden World of Fantastic Fungi
This virtual mycelium meeting is expected to draw mycophiles of all kinds to explore topics like health and wellness, authentic indigenous use of mushrooms, fungi food demos, and environment solutions.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples in Seattle
Why Visit Seattle has become more vocal about honoring its Indigenous communities and heritage.