In a few days, EIC will welcome our CMP community to New York for CMP Advance. We plan to cover areas and topics that are the most important issues we are facing today – and leading into the future. Organised with the EIC pillars of People, Planet and Purpose, we will explore belonging, mindfulness and wellbeing, regenerative and sustainable event practices, negotiations, accessible and inclusive environments, digital strategies, and the future of the events economy.
Immediately following the CMP Advance programme, EIC will convene our inaugural CMP Fellows Retreat and Think Tank. We are so fortunate that Terri Breining, CMP, CMM, CED, President of Breining Group Inc., will lead these deep discussions.
These two programmes were designed by CMPs, exclusively for CMPs. There is a great sense of energy and momentum as we anticipate the CMP community meeting in person again in one of the most incredibly dynamic and diverse cities on our planet, New York City.
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Our event by CMPs, exclusively for CMPs, returns to an in-person format, 30 April-2 May, in New York at the Hilton Midtown
We are just days away from CMP Advance, the return of our in-person event by CMPs, exclusively for CMPs! It is not too late to join your peers and the Events Industry Council in New York, one of the world’s most energising cities, while earning more than 10 CEs toward your certification.
Our two-day programme will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown, 30 April – 2 May. The speaker lineup and full programme are available online here.
Register here.
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David Allison, Founder, The Valuegraphics Research Company, and Bobby Jones, Founding Partner, Conspiracy of Love, have joined the keynote lineup for CMP Advance, 1-2 May in New York City. On Monday morning, David will help us understand how event strategies must evolve to meet the next phase of attendee needs. Looking at how human values drive decisions, he will show us how to use those values to drive the desired behavior to meet business goals.
On Tuesday afternoon, Bobby will share how we can build a culture rooted in purpose: how we can ignite passion and activate purpose in our teams so that our organisations can experience a quantum leap in engagement, motivation and productivity.
Register for CMP Advance here.
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The new design of CMP Advance centers around the relevant CMP Domains organised within the EIC pillars of People, Planet and Purpose. Panelists will cover some of these hot topics:
Designing Inclusive Environments: DEI is an issue that continuously requires examination, influence and active participation. While efforts are active in principle, they are lacking in practice. EIC Equity Task Force members will discuss findings and observations of the 2022 Equity benchmarking study, as well as what we know, what we learned and what’s next for DEI.
Sustainable Event Practices: Turning Our Vision into Action: Reusable water bottles, little to no plastic utensils, digital downloads and QR codes … these are examples of how sustainability has played a role in events. Representing various organisations and venues, these panelists will share the sustainable event practices they have implemented – and will help us envision what future planning methods of sustainability could look like.
Here Comes the Sun: Forecasting the Future of the Events Economy: The COVID pandemic forced us to experience many twists, turns and forks in the road. There has never been a greater need to look past the clouds. This panel will look at the permanent behavioral changes to the industry while also diving into the catalytic impact of events and the findings of the 2023 Global Economic Impact of Business Events study, giving us the tools and talking points we all need to best explain the impact and importance of our industry.
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CMPs attending CMP Advance will have an opportunity to join Hilton LIVE! on Tuesday, 2 May. You will experience how two meetings were planned together by three partners: EIC, Hilton and Encore, to share resources and save money, all in the name of sustainability. And, you will learn how you can do the same for your future events.
Timothy Glanzer, CMP Governance Commission Chair, is ready for you to join us for two powerful days of networking and learning: 30 April – 2 May at the New York Hilton Midtown. https://youtu.be/pQqom78r5hM
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Inaugural meeting will focus on current and future industry issues
Immediately following CMP Advance, the Events Industry Council will host the first CMP Fellows Retreat and Think Tank. Led by Terri Breining, CMP, CMM, CED, President of Breining Group Inc., this retreat provides CMP Fellows an interactive opportunity to identify the most effective use of our collective voice, adding our perspective to an industry continuing to evolve.
The retreat and think tank will be 2-3 May at the New York Hilton Midtown, and is open exclusively for CMP Fellows. Register here.
EIC launched the CMP Fellows programme in 2021 to recognise and reward CMPs and/or Emeritus who continue to make a significant investment toward the betterment of the events industry and the community of people working within it. More information on CMP Fellows can be found here.
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EIC now offers an interactive, accessible, online Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) programme. The SEPC programme is for events professionals interested in accelerating sustainability and social impact in their organisations and global business events. The programme provides guidance that will be valuable for reaffirming our industry’s commitment to a recovery that is resilient, sustainable and equitable.
The Sustainable Event Professional Certificate is eligible for 12 hours of Continuing Education credits (CEs) toward initial CMP examination eligibility or recertification. EIC is also an approved provider of CAE continuing education, and this programme offers 12 CAE credits.
Learn more about the course and how it can benefit your organisation here.
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Congratulations to the CMPs who were recognised by Smart Meetings as “2023 Smart Women in Meetings.”
Christina Bargas, CMP
Jody Brandes, HMCC, CMP, CMM
Melinda L. Burdette, CMP, CMM, HMCC
Genevieve (Genny) Castleberry, CMP
Lisa Chamberlain, CMP
Gladi Colón, CMP
Adina Dumitru, CMP
Angele du Passage, CMP
Deborah Elias, CSEP, CMP, CIS
Amanda Fox, CMP
Kara Fulsang, CMP
Stephanie Glanzer, CMP
Liz Graddy, CMP
Katie Grice, CMP, MBA
Tammi Joseph, CMP
Joan Kranovich, CMP, CTA
Courtney Lohmann, CMP
Ashley Lowe, CMP, MBA
Gabriela McNeil, CMP
Juanita Metzler, CMP, CGMP, SEPC
Lynn Miles, CMP
Darci M. Motta, CMP, CITE, CIS
Adrienne Y. Murphy, CMP, VEMM
Sally Noona, CMP
Ainsley C. Onstott, CMP, DMCP, DES
Zena Phillips, MBA, CMP
Stephanie Sadri, CMP
Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, CDME, CMP
Danielle M. Smith, CMP
Hillary Smith, CMP, CSEP
Allison B. Spicer, CMP
Jeanette Stensgaard, MBA, CMP, HMCC
Roz Stuttley, CMP, CDE
Anca Trifan, CMP, DES
Ana Carolina Villar, MS, CMP, VEMM
Toronda Webb, CMP, CGMP
Sara Weissman, CMP
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Congratulations to Deanna Zercher on her new role as Director, Events and Special Programming with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
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In February, EIC announced and welcomed the 2022 Class of CMP Fellows. Launched in 2021, the CMP Fellows programme recognises and rewards CMPs and/or Emeritus who continue to make a significant investment toward the betterment of the events industry and the community of people working within it.
“The CMP Fellows community includes a group of professionals that have shown to be very successful in the meeting and events industry. We honor and celebrate them and all that these industry leaders have accomplished and their commitment to continue to support and build the CMP programme,” said Timothy Glanzer, CMP, Chair of the CMP Governance Commission.
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Make your wellbeing a priority and earn CE credit by tuning into the replay of our February webinar: Let’s Keep it Real about Wellbeing in the Workplace. Led by moderator Rachael Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC, Maritz Global Events, our subject matter experts shared how we can all make changes in our own wellbeing, find balance when attending industry events, battle post-event burnout, improve our health and set expectations with our clients. Watch the replay here.
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The EIC Advance Collections, located within EIC’s robust Knowledge Hub, are available in EIC’s Learning Management System (LMS). These Collections provide access to thought leader sessions by practice areas and tests the knowledge gained through session quizzes, all while allowing you to earn up to 25 CE credits toward your CMP recertification.
Connect to these exciting and carefully curated collections, which cover five practice areas:
- Digital Design
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Event Design
- Upskilling, Reskilling & Wellness
- Sustainability & Social Impact
Explore this and other signature content and programmes in the LMS, available on-demand and at your convenience!
Learn more about the collections here.
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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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Led by EIC's Chair of the Sustainability and Social Impact Committee Meghan Green, this webinar discussion features practical and inspirational examples of circularity, climate, wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion, accessibility, and social impact in events.
Learn about global trends related to sustainability and social impact, and their effect on business events; EIC programmes and tools for event organisers and supplier partners to collaborate for more successful sustainability and social impact outcomes; the risks of greenwashing, and how to ensure your events and services communicate transparently.
Earn CEs while getting inspired by case studies from event professionals actively engaged in sustainable practices.
View the webinar here.
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As a result of the pandemic lockdown, most of us transitioned quickly to delivering digital (virtual/hybrid) events rather than having no events at all. Results were mixed, some very positive, with the amplified reach to larger audiences and the rich data that digital solutions provided. A negative was the inability to engage with audiences in an in-person environment.
As the world opened up again, the assumption was that we would all return to face-to-face meetings and digital events would be used minimally; however, that is not the case.
Watch the replay of this webinar moderated by Betsy Bondurant, CMM, CTE, President, Bondurant Consulting, to understand how geopolitical and economic situations are causing the continued use of digital events; examine the benefits of improved accessibility, diversity and sustainability related to digital events; and discover how a purpose-built event portfolio can deliver in-person, virtual and hybrid events will be the long-term future of successful events.
View the webinar here.
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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.
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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.
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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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In conjunction with the release of the Resources for Workforce and Wellness Accepted Practices Guide, EIC launched a Career Centre on its website.
The resources for the EIC online Career Centre are organised by:
- Career Opportunities: A job posting board
- Career Pathways: Tools and resources for career and financial support
- Certification: Links to certification programmes across the industry
- Education: Webinars, courses and online events
- Research: Research and data for the global meetings and events industry
- Scholarships: Financial support for meeting professionals
As an industry built on partnerships and collaboration, we are stronger together and are here to support one another.
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