Social Impact
Leaving a Positive Footprint
When ESSKA met in Glasgow last year, the event contributed £5 million in direct benefits to the city. That alone can be considered a worthy legacy. But ESSKA wanted to do more. Here’s a look at what steps it took.
Events Executive Becomes Change Agent in Cleveland
How one Convening Leaders attendee took what he heard on stage in Pittsburgh to heart.
Barcelona Convention Bureau Takes CSR Project to IMEX America
For the Barcelona Convention Bureau and its partners, sustainability is top of mind when they host events in their city. Here’s how they put that ethos into action during IMEX America while in Las Vegas.
Inspired to Take Action, Events Executive Gives Back
One Convening Leaders 2019 attendee took what he heard on stage so much to heart that he immediately raised funds to provide meals for furloughed TSA agents.
Pemberton, Okamoto on Overcoming Adversity, Championing Others
Shifting your mindset from adversity to ambition isn’t an easy thing to do, but at Tuesday’s PCMA Convening Leaders Opening Main Stage, executive Steve Pemberton and social activist Nadya Okamoto showed it’s not impossible.
Events Industry Takes on Homelessness, Sex Trafficking
How business-events industry can help solve our toughest problems.
Hospitality Helping Hands Volunteers Build Newborn Care Packages
Many Hospitality Helping Hands volunteers plan events, but their efforts Jan. 6 at Convening Leaders 2019 led to a celebration of a whole different kind: an epic baby shower for 20 local families in need.
PCMA, Beverly’s Birthdays Giving Back at Convening Leaders 2019
PCMA and Attendees will assist Pittsburgh families by teaming up with Beverly’s Birthdays to create essentials kits for newborns.
Brands Taking Stands: 3BL Forum Explores Corporate Activism
Corporate activism is having a transformative moment. The 3BL Forum explored the movement with a new, flexible format and an impressive roster of speakers that broached critical topics from all angles.
Switzerland Pioneers Cleantech
What does that mean for events taking place in the eco-friendly nation?
Hague CVB Spotlights Groups’ Earth-Friendly Initiatives
The Hague CVB showcases its commitment to sustainability — and local innovators — with its own awards programme.
Can Promiseland Project Help Reunite Polarized America?
A collection of architects and home builders are donating their talent, time, money, and passion to create a place for open and honest conversation in America, one destination at a time.