Event Industry News Roundup
Women in Exhibitions: Tips on career paths in the world of events
Chief operating officer Rachel Swann has been with global exhibitions company dmg Events for eight years. She is also vice chair of the AEO and, topically, on the board at Women in Exhibitions’ UK chapter.
With a focus on the latter, this episode sees Rachel talk host James Dickson through her five-point career development plan. 1) Choosing the right career path and the potential in sideways steps. 2) Bouncing back – learning from mistakes and not worrying about making them. 3) Playing to your strengths – taking on extra responsibilities and being honest. 4) The grass isn’t always greener – research shows 40 per cent of employees would consider a position with a company they previously worked for. And 5) Knowing when to leave… ?
GES cements support for sustainable events as Official Partner of Event Sustainability Live
Global Experience Specialists (GES) has secured an agreement with Event Sustainability Live (ESL) that will see the brand become Official Partner as well as the build specialists of the event. The agreement will also see GES provide infrastructure and consultancy to Event Sustainably Live and its collocated partner event, Event Tech Live.
The partnership is part of GES’ vision to support industry initiatives that create a more sustainable marketplace, and to put into action its own initiatives in green meetings. As part of the partnership the show will ‘signal’ areas of sustainable action across the exhibition, indicating the many positive stories connected with the event build. This will be amplified on GES’s own stand (F40), where the business will share its holistic approach to greener events.
Events Industry Alliance launches new manifesto in Parliament
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has launched its new manifesto and key policy asks in their second Parliamentary event as they look towards the next general election. A cross-party group of MPs, including Government ministers and members of the shadow cabinet, in addition to CEOs from across the business events industry were guests at the reception.
Working on behalf of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) the alliance’s main objective is to represent the business events industry which not only fuels travel, tourism and hospitality, but also positively impacts the businesses and supply chains served by those events both across the UK and the world.
Validar shortlisted for Best Onsite Badging and Check-In Solutions at Event Technology Awards
Validar was founded in 2005 based upon our Founders experience as a receiver of data from events. He used to manage a large sales team for a public company, and recognised an opportunity to help Event Marketers better understand and articulate their true value. We believe most Event Marketers do not get the full credit they deserve for their hard work, and it is our goal to capture the true economic impact their event content had in generating renewed interest and pipeline.
Validar’s platform was architected to track attendee behavior for treatment and the badge credential is a conduit to our greater value. We excel at onsite registration and on demand badge printing. No matter the event size, we can deliver a solution in one of three ways.
London Marathon: International competitors to be charged climate levy
International competitors in the London Marathon will be charged a ￡26 climate levy as part of efforts to make the race net zero by 2030.
London Marathon Events (LME) said the funds will be used to pay carbon removal company CUR8 to pull 280 tonnes of CO2 from the air.
NEC Group signs Menopause Workplace Pledge
The UK’s leading live events business, NEC Group, has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
The pledge marks the NEC Group’s commitment to recognising that the menopause can be an issue in the workplace and how the business will talk openly, positively, and respectfully about the menopause.