Chair's corner
By Barbara Connell, CMP, CAE | Chair of the CMP Governance Commission This year, Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) had a very significant meaning. I find this day is always a great reminder and celebration of what we do as meeting and event planners, but in the face of a global pandemic it had an added importance to it. The Events Industry Council, along with several partner organisations, put on a series of live webinars and Twitter chats covering a wide variety of topics (if you'd like to see these videos, they are available on the Event Industry Council's YouTube channel). These virtual events served as an opportunity for us to not only educate, but also to bring people together over common concerns and interests. Visit https://insights.eventscouncil.org/Full-Article/global-meetings-industry-day-a-great-reminder-of-the-importance-of-what-we-do to view the full article online.
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Events and Programmes
At this important moment in time for our industry, we are being called to redefine our relationships with each other and to redefine how we deliver business value. In addition to the global financial impact that our industry makes, we also support communities and create environments for innovation. All of this work is deeply rooted in powerful connections we all make in our global events network.
In this GMID session, moderated by Events Industry Council CEO Amy Calvert, industry leaders shared personal reflections and talked about the future for our industry. Calvert opened the discussion by inviting the panelists to look at the significance of this current challenge and consider new ways to unite as an industry and to think about adaptation and transformation.
Visit https://insights.eventscouncil.org/Full-Article/gmid-spotlight-session-leadership-lessons-on-resiliency to view the full article online.
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Recertification
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We know that the effects of COVID-19 will be ongoing for the near future, and its impact on our global community continues. We know that many people will need to make adjustments to support their families as well as their professional roles and businesses. EIC wants to support our CMP community and in particularly those most affected. We are offering an extension to CMPs who had renewal deadlines of 31 December 2019. The amnesty period will be valid through 31 May 2020. You may reinstate your CMP during this time without retaking the exam. EIC is offering additional CE opportunities through the EIC Knowledge Hub, which you may access at www.eventscouncil.org/knowledgehub. EIC has also created a resource center sharing factual and timely resources on our website at www.eventscouncil.org/coronavirus as the situation evolves day-to-day. If you need additional continuing education credits, we have posted additional hours of free CE credits about coronavirus that are available at www.eventscouncil.org/coronavirus. To reinstate your CMP, follow the steps noted below by 31 May 2020.
The EIC team will review your application and send an update within a few weeks. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to Kat and Sarah at certification@eventscouncil.org. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=614179&issueID=71848 to view the full article online. |
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Looking for readily available options to advance your professional development and earn CEs? Drop into the Events Industry Council Knowledge Hub. This educational catalogue houses more than 100 products for CMPs and prospective CMPs to use, which includes CMP Conclave recordings, webinars and CE quizzes. It's easier than ever to enhance your knowledge from the comfort of your own home. The hub is connected to your regular EIC website login, and can be accessed on any device with an internet connection. Visit https://eventscouncil.org/Knowledge/Education-Products to view the full article online. Visit https://eventscouncil.org/Knowledge/Education-Products to view the full article online. |
Events and programmes
Events Industry Council announces first organisations to achieve new EIC Sustainable Event Standards
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On Earth Day, the Events Industry Council (EIC) announced the first organisations to achieve the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The new standards, launched in September 2019, are a central initiative of EIC's Centre for Sustainable Events. Formerly the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards, the EIC Sustainable Event Standards maintain the same level of rigour while improving their ease of use and adoptability. "Accelerating the adoption of responsible environmental and social practices in the events industry is a top priority," said Amy Calvert, CEO of the Events Industry Council, the global federation of more than 30 organisations that led the development of the standards. "Against the backdrop of Earth Day and in anticipation of our industry playing a leading role in the recovery of our global economy, we are honoured to share these standards and recognise the organisations that are leading the way." Greater emphasis has been placed on regional relevance, social justice, accessibility and diversity and inclusion. The standards were released with a one-year provisional status to allow for additional input from early adopters. More than 100 of the industry's leading practitioners, including representation from 15 countries, contributed to the development of the new standards. The standards include seven assessment categories in core sectors of the events industry related to sustainability in the areas of environmental and social responsibility. They collectively establish the framework that event organisers and suppliers should follow when incorporating sustainability initiatives at their events and in their operations. In addition to this overarching structure, event organisers and suppliers are assessed on sector-specific criteria. As such, events and suppliers are recognised separately according to their achievement of these criteria. The events that have achieved the standard are, by level:
Suppliers that have achieved the standards are, by level:
"The Events Industry Council congratulates the first organisations to achieve the EIC Sustainable Event Standards," said Calvert. "They demonstrate a strong commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible practices that are needed to support long-term sustainability in our industry." Visit https://eventscouncil.org/About-Us/Newsroom/The-Events-Industry-Council-announces-first-organisations-to-achieve-new-EIC-Sustainable-Event-Standards to view the full article online. |
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Planning for CMP Conclave, 21-23 October 2020, is underway. While we continue to work out the details of our event format, we need your 20/20 insight and vision and invite you to submit a speaker proposal. As a Conclave speaker, you have the opportunity share your knowledge, skill and expertise in this unique, all-CMP event. Whether you want to lead a session that offers discussion and collaboration, or you want to inspire, this is the CMP stage for you. Now more than ever, at a time when our community wants to come together, your contributions matter. Here's what you need to know We're looking for unique and inventive content presented during 60-minute breakout sessions that challenges CMPs to think differently. Your proposal must align with of the nine domains found in the CMP International Standards. We also ask that your proposal accommodate a virtual or in-person format. Here are some topics to get your creative thoughts flowing:
Use this portal to submit your proposal. The deadline for submission is 5 June 2020 at 11:59 a.m. ET/GMT-04:00. Your presentation will be peer reviewed. It will be evaluated based on content, session design and creativity, relevance to the industry, your expertise and the clarity of description of your presentation. More information will come regarding this year's Conclave. What's most important now is that you answer the Conclave 20/20 call by submitting your proposal by 5 June 2020 at 11:59 a.m. ET/GMT-04:00.
Visit https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=TBZGWVVL to view the full article online. |
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CMPs in the news
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Vanessa LaClair, CMP, CAE, recently sat down with Associations Now to discuss her journey to becoming the executive director of the Empire State Society of Association Executives. “For me, it has always been about the value of connections and keeping members engaged by remaining relevant to them and their ever-changing needs,” said LaClair . Visit https://associationsnow.com/2020/04/how-i-got-here-vanessa-laclair/ to view the full article online. |
Access our resources
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The economic impact of the events industry is significant. On a total GDP basis, the global events industry is as large as the 13th largest global economy. Based on business sales, the business events sector is larger than consumer electronics and computers, and office equipment. The 2018 Global Economic Significance of Business Events study, commissioned by the Events Industry Council and conducted by Oxford Economics, reveals:
We have created new fact sheets by region to help our industry professionals showcase our economic impact in: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, North America and Western Europe. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=613320&issueID=71848 to view the full article online. |
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We are a global community representing a rich and diverse fabric of talented and dedicated professionals. As our industry works through the realities and impact of COVID-19, we have many valuable tools and educational resources to reference. EIC's member organizations, as well as companies around the world, are working together to share information, spark new ideas and offer support. This is the time to support one another and to live our purpose. In that spirit, EIC has gathered resources and tools from various sources and centralized them into a COVID-19 resource centre. We will monitor for new information and update the site weekly. If you have information to share, please contact us.
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Visit our Centre for Sustainable Events to find new infographics and the results of our 2019 State of Sustainability Survey. If you would like to receive our free sustainability newsletter, please subscribe here.
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