Events Industry Council

Today, the Events Industry Council released the Futures Landscape Report 2025 examining the issues likely to shape the global business events industry in the years to come. The final report draws from a series of “Think Tank” workshops where leaders from EIC’s 60+ members, strategic partners and volunteer leaders shared insights and perspectives from their unique vantage points, as well as a global survey of business event stakeholders. The report — which was developed with the support of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Foundation; GainingEdge, a consultancy specialising in the business events industry; and Ipsos, a leading global market research firm — looks at 12 critical issues: Accessibility, Advocacy, Business Models, Climate Risk, DEI, ESG, Infrastructure, Mobility, Risk & Security, Talent and Workforce Development, Technology, and Wellbeing. #FuturesLandscape #FutureOfEvents #EIC #EIC75 #BusinessEvents Learn more and access the report:?https://ow.ly/ET5850VeQJi

Congratulations to Workday Rising, Workday's annual customer service conference, organised in partnership with George P Johnson Experience Marketing, Freeman Company, Allegiant Stadium and Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino,was Workday’s biggest and boldest gathering yet, with more than 30,000 in-person and digital attendees for achieving platinum-level certification of the global EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES). The Alliance for Audited Media performed the independent third-party certification. The achievement spotlight’s Workday's commitment to sustainability. It’s a powerful brand message to attract environmentally conscious groups, sponsors, registrants, and speakers. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration, a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals, at all stages of their sustainability journey, have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards. #EIC?#EventProfs?#Sustainability?#InternationalStandards?#SEPC #SustainableEvents #WorkdayRising Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMcqxDaf

Last week, EIC released the Futures Landscape Report, an in-depth look at the critical issues most likely to shape the future of the global business events industry. The report is the culmination of a year-long collaborative project with EIC Members and event stakeholders from around the world. The report was designed as a foresight tool, helping business event professionals and organisations better understand a wide swath of macro forces and correlating trends facing our global society and economies. https://ow.ly/rRoG50Vla9L #FuturesLandscape #FutureOfEvents #BusinessEvents #EIC75

EIC is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) to enhance the educational programming with exclusive CMP content and experiences for its 2025 Annual Conference, 19-22 November in Portland, Oregon. This collaboration will deliver updates and insights related to the updated CMP International Standards, as well as cutting-edge insights, best practices, and thought leadership tailored to the evolving needs of business event professionals and the broader events industry. Learn more: https://ow.ly/tX4A50VkRrg #EIC #NCBMP #CMP #MeetingProfs

Congratulations to the 2024 FICP Annual Conference, hosted by the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) for achieving silver-level certification of the global EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES). The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of FICP’s compliance with the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The achievement spotlight's FICP’s commitment to sustainability. It’s a powerful brand message to attract environmentally conscious groups, sponsors, registrants, and speakers. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration, a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals, at all stages of their sustainability journey, have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards. Learn how your organisation can strengthen their commitment to sustainability by certifying to EIC’s global environmental and social responsibility standards. https://ow.ly/pGjj50Vkk7Z #EIC #EventProfs #Sustainability #InternationalStandards

Great coverage in PCMA Convene of the Futures Landscape Report and the critical issues most likely to shape the future of the global business events industry. #FutureLandscape #FutureOfEvents #BusinessEvents #EventProfs #EIC PCMA

Congratulations to the 58th Annual FEDERACIóN LATINOAMERICANA DE BANCOS - FELABAN Assembly in Paraguay 2024 for once again achieving bronze-level certification of the global EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES). EIC Sustainability Committee member and CEO of Organización, S.A.,?Alisson Batres,?was the meeting and architect planner that successfully organized and executed the event. The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of FELABAN's compliance with the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The achievement spotlights FELABAN's commitment to sustainability. It’s a powerful brand message to attract environmentally conscious groups, sponsors, registrants, and speakers. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration, a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals, at all stages of their sustainability journey, have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards. Learn how your organisation can strengthen their commitment to sustainability by certifying to EIC’s global environmental and social responsibility standards. https://ow.ly/mOa550VgMza. #EIC #EventProfs #Sustainability #InternationalStandards

In honour of UN International Women’s Day, we celebrate all the extraordinary women shaping the global business events industry. Today and every day we thank you for your leadership and innovation and for inspiring future leaders. And a special thank you to the remarkable women who serve on the EIC Board, including Amy Calvert, Ana María Viscasillas, MBA, CDME, DES, CED, Stephanie Harris, Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, Natasha Richards, Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE #InternationalWomensDay #EventProfs #EIC #CMP

Congratulations to International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) EXPO! EXPO! 2024 for achieving silver-level certification of the global EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES). The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of IAEE EXPO! EXPO!’s compliance with the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The achievement spotlight’s IAEE EXPO! EXPO!’s commitment to sustainability. It’s a powerful brand message to attract environmentally conscious groups, sponsors, registrants, and speakers. The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration, a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals, at all stages of their sustainability journey, have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards. Learn how your organisation can strengthen their commitment to sustainability by certifying to EIC’s global environmental and social responsibility standards. https://ow.ly/J33u50Vbu8r. #EIC #EventProfs #Sustainability #InternationalStandards

Excellent article from Corporate Event News covering EIC’s updated CMP International Standards and updated CMP exam rollout. March is the last month to sit for the current CMP exam. Beta testing for the updated exam begins 1 April. The new exam will be released in August. https://ow.ly/bJe750V9yER #EIC #EventProfs #InternationalStandards #CMP