By Cathy Breden, CMP-F, CAE, CEM, Chairperson, 2022 Board of Directors and EVP/COO of International Association of Exhibitions and Events
The year is quickly coming to an end, and it is time for me to reflect on the accomplishments of EIC over the past year. The EIC Board of Directors and Council set an aggressive agenda for moving the work of EIC forward and I am pleased with what has been accomplished.
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By Meghan Green, Chairperson of EIC's Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact and Global Events, SAP
What an incredible year it has been for the Events Industry Council’s Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact! With the launch of several milestone projects and the unveiling of our updated Sustainable Event Standards, we have so much to be proud of as the year draws to a close.
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By Jason Dunn Sr., Executive Director, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals & Co-Chair of the Global Equity Taskforce
In November 2020, the EIC announced the creation of a Global Equity Taskforce following a call to action letter from some of the industry’s best and brightest black leaders. This letter questioned the moral compass of the industry and challenged association and DMO leaders to acknowledge the discriminatory practices within our profession.
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Name & Company
Jamie Simpson, American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Number of years as a CMP
16
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Reinstate your CMP before 31 December 2022
 Time is of the essence for those who need to reinstate their CMP credential.
It is important to note that after 31 December 2022, your CMP will officially expire and you will no longer be eligible for reinstatement. Once this has occurred, you will need to re-apply and retake the CMP exam to obtain the CMP credential.
So don't delay, reinstate today! Login to your CMP account to get started.
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The Events Industry Council is excited to bring the CMP community together in person for CMP Advance at the Hilton Midtown in New York City, New York, 23-25 April 2023.
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The EIC Advance Collections, an exciting addition within EIC’s robust Knowledge Hub, are available in EIC’s Learning Management System (LMS).
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As part of its ongoing work, The Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact recently launched its online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) programme, which will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to produce events that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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CMP Fellows applications close 31 December 2022
 The CMP Fellows programme distinguishes and celebrates CMPs and/or Emeritus who have made a long-standing commitment to excellence, experience, and education. Attaining your Fellows designation is a testament to one’s commitment to the profession, the CMP community, as well as your loyalty and service to the Global Business Events Industry.
For further information and to submit your application click here.
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Our industry friends at IAPCO and The Manchester Metropolitan University have launched their Global Meetings Industry Wellbeing and Connection Survey, which is the first body of research of its kind in the global congress and events sector. Please share your thoughts by clicking the link below.
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Have you joined the LinkedIn group for CMPs? Log in and connect with more than 7,900 fellow CMPs from around the world. Click here and request to join the group.
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By Andrea Peterson, MTA, CMP Fellow; President/CEO, ASAP Meetings & Events
Meeting professionals’ jobs continue to be described as stressful, but for a new set of reasons, as dealing with lingering supply chain issues and labor challenges create domino effects throughout the industry.
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By Stephanie Glanzer, SVP & Chief Sales Officer MTA, MGM Resorts International
With the holiday season upon us and 2022 winding down, it’s a great time to reflect on where we’ve been this year as an industry and how far we’ve come.
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The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been designed to assess events and industry suppliers in support of environmental and social responsibility. They provide specific guidance for event organisers and partners, including accommodations, audio visual and production, destinations, exhibition services, food & beverage, integrated properties, and venues.
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According to the 2022 Q2 Global Business Events Barometer, the RFP activity index increased to 81, equivalent to 81% of 2019 levels. The hotel group room nights index matched the gain, rising to 83, representing stays during the quarter equivalent to 83% of 2019 levels.
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Whether you are just starting out on your path to achieving the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification or are ready to sit for the CMP Examination, you will want to view the CMP candidate webinar to make sure you are prepared!
What
A free webinar that provides a deep dive into obtaining the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential.
Get an in-depth look into the CMP journey, including application requirements and the exam day process and tips to make the “before, during and after exam day” as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
Why
Understanding the testing process and having a study plan will help you be successful when sitting for the examination.
Who
Led by Events Industry Council's Chair of the CMP Governance Commission Alisa Peters, CMP, CMM and EIC Certification staff, who are experts on the CMP examination and eager to help you succeed.
View the webinar here.
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To date, this industry-wide task force has published seven accepted practices guides: B2B and B2C Exhibitions, Business Continuity, Meeting and Event Design, Health and Safety for Hotels, Workforce and Wellness, Travel and Transportation, and Resources for Destinations. Additional resources include a Code of Conduct, Principles for Recovery, Key Questions for Event Organisers, Know Before You Go, and a Crisis Communications worksheet.
After the release of each guide, EIC hosted a webinar with task force members to review the resources. You can access all of this helpful aggregated content via EIC's website and YouTube channel.
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The Events Industry Council's Digital and Hybrid Events book is now available to view, and CE points can be earned by answering quiz questions about the guide.
An intro to the report
The term digital is used to describe a set of tools and strategies that can be applied to multiple meeting and event (M&E) formats where technology is utilised to plan and deliver events. In-person, virtual and hybrid events may all make use of digital, although virtual and hybrid events tend to rely on digital tools to deliver and facilitate experiences. The pandemic accelerated innovation in digital event technologies, particularly interactive digital platforms that added to well-established pre-pandemic digital tools already in wide use such as content presentation and management, mobile apps, signage, overflow rooms, and content streaming.
It is important to acknowledge that the planning process for digital follows essentially the same process for in-person M&E. It is just as critical to define the goals and objectives for a digital event as it is for in-person. However, when using digital technologies, the type of delivery method needs to be overlayed based on the defined goals and objectives, as some meeting types are better suited to the in-person experience (e.g., incentive meetings), while others are highly effective in a fully virtual environment (e.g., internal training meetings), with the spectrum of hybrid events in-between these two alternatives. Regardless of the delivery method and the extent digital technology is utilised, all meetings and events are driven by the need to share content and/or experiences. As such, we must start with a strategy that supports the overall event goals/objectives and solve for the question of how they are best delivered.
Virtual meetings will continue to successfully address the restrictions of the pandemic as countries and regions remain in various stages of the return to in-person M&E. Moving forward, it is commonly accepted that hybrid events will continue to play a key role in the M&E portfolio strategy because of multiple benefits: expanded reach and accessibility, broader diversity of participants, the inclusion of those who were not able to attend a F2F event, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced return on investment (ROI) metrics to prove the value of the M&E.
To view the guide click here.
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The Events Industry Council's APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force - Meeting and Event Design Version 2.0 is now available to view, and CE points can be earned by answering quiz questions about the guide.
An introduction to the report
COVID-19 has had an overwhelming impact on the hospitality, tourism and in-person meeting and event
industries. This revised document (titled ‘2.0’) is focused on updating the 2021 related science and data
metrics and reestablishing trust with decision-makers who approve meetings/events, organisers who
coordinate them, and meeting/event participants who will make the decision to attend.
In this document, we share evolving resources as organisations establish their own baseline on risk
evaluation and management, and we assess the timing and protocols for their upcoming in-person
meetings and events. These are not intended to be definitive standards, but rather general guidance to
customise for your organisation’s meeting or event.
To download your copy of the guide click here.
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In conjunction with the release of the Resources for Workforce and Wellness Accepted Practices Guide, EIC launched a Career Centre on its website.
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