Social Impact
Another Way to Look at ‘Sustainable Tourism’
A Tourism Ireland event at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in Manhattan reinforced the value of tourism to economies and societies.
‘A Day of Reckoning’ — How Events are Changing the World
Our September cover story showcases three international events, two of which launched this year to address the challenge of human migration from completely different disciplines. All three hinge on bringing together perspectives from all over the world to focus on solutions to our most pressing issues.
‘It’s About Learning Through Play’
The LEGO Group’s Build the Change events are all about doing good — for children, the communities in which the events are held, and the company itself.
An “Un-Conference” for Poverty and Social Injustice
The Opportunity Collaboration summit brings professionals from different disciplines together to create sustainable solutions to poverty and social injustice — in as “un-conference” a way as possible.
‘We Can’t Sit By and Close Our Eyes.’
PCMA Community Advocate of the Year finalist Ken Sien on combatting human trafficking through awareness and education.
‘There’s a Lot of Potential for Quick Action.’
When Hurricane Harvey struck last year, PCMA Community Advocate of the Year Finalist Rachael Riggs had to think on her feet, spurring a grassroots volunteer effort through unexpected means — by creating an Amazon wish list.
Here’s What Moved These Community-Minded Meeting Profs to Take Action
When the three PCMA Community Advocate of the Year finalists saw a wrong they could make right, they didn’t hesitate to take action.
How Singaporean Students Are Leading the Business-Events Industry
At PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2018, Singaporean students took the stage to propose inclusivity-centered event concepts.
Why Delegates to the World Economic Forum Took Time Out to Talk About Play
The lack of opportunity for many of the world’s children to engage in unstructured play is a growing and urgent issue — and inspired a new coalition.
Ideas Worth Spreading — and Funding
TED has just announced The Audacious Project, which will apply a startup funding model to bold, new philanthropic projects each year, and the big unveil will take place at TED2018.
Superheroes to the Rescue at Denver Comic Con
While most comic conventions are strictly a commercial endeavor, Denver Comic Con is organized by — and benefits — Pop Culture Classroom, a local educational nonprofit.
An Event App That Gives Back
Global Citizen’s app encourages users to take political action — and earn rewards in return.