Ben Quarrell of Sustainability Simplifiedreveals his top tips on how to measure and reduce audience travel emissions.

Realise has partnered with Texas-based Zenus, a leader in ‘ethical facial analysis’ for events. The international team of Realise technical events professionals will support the deployment of Zenus’ AI technology across the world. Realise will also provide strategic consulting to increase Zenus’ expansion in the European event market.

After an eight-year absence, the print industry’s biggest event, drupa, returned in 2024. Emota Experience was tasked with making its client Ricoh stand out, using the brand’s tech to create a high-impact interactive world.

Building an events industry that embraces DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is a hot topic these days – so how is the sector actually performing? The majority of those surveyed were adopting measures to incorporate DEI into their events, although others were lagging behind. More than three-quarters (78%) of those surveyed were allowing attendees to share their accessibility needs upfront (although arguably this seems so basic, it’s a little surprising that nearly a quarter still aren’t). A similar number (76%) were ensuring a diverse range of speakers at their events, and 73% were accommodating special dietary requirements into their food and beverage offering. As one respondent stated, prioritising DEI means, “Ensuring it’s always a topic on the planning agenda and establishing requirements to ensure our events are inclusive – from venue to F&B to event structure, we need to consider the needs of our delegates.”

Discover the 20+ AI tools that promise to revolutionise the meetings and events industry by transforming the way professionals plan, manage and deliver successful events A recent webinar held by Tim Altbaum, CEO of event provider, Vario, shed light on the best AI tools for event professionals.

World Travel Market (WTM) London has announced its 2024 Conference Advisory Team. Selected from nearly 50 submissions, the panel is working with the WTM team to develop the show’s conference programme.

Europalco recently announced a significant expansion of its facilities. The acquisition of adjacent land has nearly doubled their operational area.

Event Footprints is strengthening its partnership with Bizzabo and will be bringing Bizzabo’s product range to UK event organisers and marketeers.

In part two of his new series, Nick Garrod examins Scope 1 of Greenhouse Emissions and discusses sources, management and strategies.

Rmia has announced a one-day workshop called, ‘Getting to grips with ESG – a practical workshop for leaders’. It will be led by Sustainability Consultant Stephanie Lykourgou.

The Super Bock Group and the No More Agency chose Europalco for the recent 2024 Sales Convention at the Sala Tejo venue.

Anca Trifan has been digging deep in to the world of AI and ChatGPT and now she has launched a new ebook based on her research.

Alan Wight, Co-Founder at Cascade Productions, discusses how festivals like Glastonbury can mitigate the impact of their carbon footprints and be more sustainable.

Venues Of Excellence has added three new venues to their membership, London City based Friends House and two that are part of Center Parcs.

Venues Of Excellence has added three new venues to their membership, London City based Friends House and two that are part of Center Parcs.

Nick Garrod, head of learning and skills at Rio, outlines the greenhouse gas emissions scopes and gives an overview of why companies and organisations need to be more aware of them.