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The Talking Point will also last for two years instead of one to underscore the topic\u2019s urgency and importance for the global business events industry.\u00a0In 2020 and 2021, IMEX will be working with its community and partners worldwide to bring the topic of \u2018NATURE\u2019 to life in ways that drive its mission of uniting and advancing the global business events industry. The Talking Point will be framed \u201cNature: What we can do for nature and what nature can do for us\u201d in recognition that our relationship with nature shouldn\u2019t be taken for granted.
\nIMEX\u2019s largest ever research project
\nIMEX also announced that Marriott International will be the exclusive supporter of IMEX\u2019s NATURE research. The global hotel company will provide full backing of a series of industry research studies over the next two years. Through Marriott\u2019s support, IMEX plans to offer the research findings free of charge to industry professionals and supplement the content at IMEX in Frankfurt and IMEX America with education, activations and a range of curated experiences.
\nLeading the research effort will be Guy Bigwood, Managing Director of the Global Destination Sustainability Index. Bigwood\u2019s team will produce three extensive and detailed pieces of research aimed at providing tangible insights to planners, providing both inspiration and the hands-on resources they need to be more sustainable, as well as strategic direction to directors and the C-suite.
\nAt the same time, IMEX will also be promoting a strong, positive message about the value and importance of urban and built environments as well as natural landscapes and habitats, under the banner \u2018Magical Places & Spaces.\u2019 In addition, IMEX exhibitors and speakers will be sharing stories and case studies that exemplify biophilia (our innate human connection to nature) and biomimicry (design based on biological principles).
\nThe first report, due out at IMEX in Frankfurt in May, will introduce and examine the principles of the circular economy. \u00a0In phase two well-known academic and industry research partner, Janet Sperstad, CMP at Madison College, will present practical insights based on \u201cNature \u2013 An ecosystem for event success\u201d.
\nA rallying cry to save the planet
\nAs Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, explains: \u201cIn choosing \u2018Nature\u2019 as our Talking Point we\u2019ve taken a big, bold step. It\u2019s a rallying cry for us all to do more to save the planet, to protect, conserve and help regenerate natural resources and species.
\n\u201cAt IMEX, we have strong sustainability values, both within the business and across both of our shows. Environmentally-friendly principles have underpinned our shows since the launch of the first IMEX in Frankfurt 17 years ago.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s easy to overlook or not even realise the wisdom of nature and how much she has to teach us. Nature can also help us to design events, unlocking creativity and boost our abilities to solve complex challenges and increase event results.\u201d
\nMarriott International\u2019s move to support IMEX\u2019s important project comes as the global hotel company has been working to make its hotel operations worldwide more sustainable. In July 2018, for example, the company phased out the automatic offering of plastic straws in all of its hotels across its brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Moxy and Courtyard by Marriott. And last August, the company launched a worldwide initiative across all brands aimed at phasing out the use of tiny, single-use toiletry bottles in guestroom showers and replacing them with larger-sized bottles that can distribute more product and be easily recycled \u2013 a move that, once completed, would eliminate 30 percent of plastic sent to landfills annually.
\n\u201cGiven the growing importance of sustainability for our industry, customers and the communities we all engage with, we are thrilled to be supporting IMEX\u2019s important research for the global business events industry,\u201d said Tammy Routh, SVP of Global Sales, Marriott International. \u201cIt comes as our company deepens its commitment to our sustainability goals, such as reducing landfill waste by 45 percent by 2025. We look forward to continuing this conversation in the next two years.\u201d
\nEvents industry professionals at all skill levels and the world over are encouraged to share their views in an industry benchmarking survey closes on Friday 14th February 2020 \u2013 Take part in the survey.
\nThe post The IMEX Group announces new Talking Point \u2013 NATURE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "The IMEX Group today announced that the theme of its fourth Talking Point will address the power and importance of \u2018NATURE\u2019 and will include IMEX\u2019s largest ever research study.\nThe Talking Point will also last for two years instead of one to underscore the topic\u2019s urgency and importance for the global business events industry.\u00a0In 2020 and 2021, IMEX will be working with its community and partners worldwide to bring the topic of \u2018NATURE\u2019 to life in ways that drive its mission of uniting and advancing the global business events industry. The Talking Point will be framed \u201cNature: What we can do for nature and what nature can do for us\u201d in recognition that our relationship with nature shouldn\u2019t be taken for granted.\nIMEX\u2019s largest ever research project\nIMEX also announced that Marriott International will be the exclusive supporter of IMEX\u2019s NATURE research. The global hotel company will provide full backing of a series of industry research studies over the next two years. Through Marriott\u2019s support, IMEX plans to offer the research findings free of charge to industry professionals and supplement the content at IMEX in Frankfurt and IMEX America with education, activations and a range of curated experiences.\nLeading the research effort will be Guy Bigwood, Managing Director of the Global Destination Sustainability Index. Bigwood\u2019s team will produce three extensive and detailed pieces of research aimed at providing tangible insights to planners, providing both inspiration and the hands-on resources they need to be more sustainable, as well as strategic direction to directors and the C-suite.\nAt the same time, IMEX will also be promoting a strong, positive message about the value and importance of urban and built environments as well as natural landscapes and habitats, under the banner \u2018Magical Places & Spaces.\u2019 In addition, IMEX exhibitors and speakers will be sharing stories and case studies that exemplify biophilia (our innate human connection to nature) and biomimicry (design based on biological principles).\nThe first report, due out at IMEX in Frankfurt in May, will introduce and examine the principles of the circular economy. \u00a0In phase two well-known academic and industry research partner, Janet Sperstad, CMP at Madison College, will present practical insights based on \u201cNature \u2013 An ecosystem for event success\u201d.\nA rallying cry to save the planet\nAs Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, explains: \u201cIn choosing \u2018Nature\u2019 as our Talking Point we\u2019ve taken a big, bold step. It\u2019s a rallying cry for us all to do more to save the planet, to protect, conserve and help regenerate natural resources and species.\n\u201cAt IMEX, we have strong sustainability values, both within the business and across both of our shows. Environmentally-friendly principles have underpinned our shows since the launch of the first IMEX in Frankfurt 17 years ago.\n\u201cIt\u2019s easy to overlook or not even realise the wisdom of nature and how much she has to teach us. Nature can also help us to design events, unlocking creativity and boost our abilities to solve complex challenges and increase event results.\u201d\nMarriott International\u2019s move to support IMEX\u2019s important project comes as the global hotel company has been working to make its hotel operations worldwide more sustainable. In July 2018, for example, the company phased out the automatic offering of plastic straws in all of its hotels across its brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Moxy and Courtyard by Marriott. And last August, the company launched a worldwide initiative across all brands aimed at phasing out the use of tiny, single-use toiletry bottles in guestroom showers and replacing them with larger-sized bottles that can distribute more product and be easily recycled \u2013 a move that, once completed, would eliminate 30 percent of plastic sent to landfills annually.\n\u201cGiven the growing importance of sustainability for our industry, customers and the communities we all engage with, we are thrilled to be supporting IMEX\u2019s important research for the global business events industry,\u201d said Tammy Routh, SVP of Global Sales, Marriott International. \u201cIt comes as our company deepens its commitment to our sustainability goals, such as reducing landfill waste by 45 percent by 2025. We look forward to continuing this conversation in the next two years.\u201d\nEvents industry professionals at all skill levels and the world over are encouraged to share their views in an industry benchmarking survey closes on Friday 14th February 2020 \u2013 Take part in the survey.\nThe post The IMEX Group announces new Talking Point \u2013 NATURE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-01-23T08:53:00+01:00", "date_modified": "2020-01-23T08:53:00+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Carina-Bauer-CEO-IMEX-Group.jpg", "tags": [ "Carina Bauer", "IMEX 2020", "imex group", "nature", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "Trade Shows", "WHERE AND WHY" ], "summary": "The IMEX Group today announced that the theme of its fourth Talking Point will address the power and importance of \u2018NATURE\u2019 and will include IMEX\u2019s largest ever research study." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/imex-frankfurt-2016-tailored-business-opportunities-at-every-step-of-the-way/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/imex-frankfurt-2016-tailored-business-opportunities-at-every-step-of-the-way/", "title": "IMEX Frankfurt 2016 \u2013 Tailored business opportunities at every step of the way", "content_html": "Alongside new exhibitors, new educational tracks and networking opportunities dedicated to each sector of the industry, IMEX has added important new features to its distinctive Hosted Buyer programme.
\nEnhanced Hosted Buyer programme
\nNew for 2016, European buyers can extend their visit to IMEX and opt in advance for a three day (two night) programme. This will allow them to spend more time at the show, giving them more time to complete their business objectives and take part in networking events and education sessions. This new option makes the programme highly flexible and is in addition to the day only and two day (one night) programmes which have become well-established over the last 13 years.
\nRevised group appointment timings will give hosted buyers more time to explore the show floor – the show will now open at 9.45am, with no group appointments scheduled before 11am or after 4pm.
\nIMEX is set to welcome more than 20 new hosted buyer groups from around the world including Germany, Poland, China, South Africa and South America, plus UNICEO \u2013 the network for corporate event decision makers. ISES (International Special Events Society) is also bringing their Global Event Summit to the show for the first time.
\nBuyers have a wide choice of suppliers to meet, with many established exhibitors having increased their stand space including Croatia, New Zealand, PromPeru, San Francisco and Serbia \u2013 and hotel groups \u2013 ATA Hotels, Hilton International, Preferred Hotels and Trump Hotel Collection.
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\nEuropean buyers can extend their visit to IMEX and opt for a three day (two night) programme.
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\nNew destinations and venues
\nDemand from buyers to attend is at an all-time high with 24 new hosted buyer groups already confirmed from across Europe and the world. As always, among the 3,500 exhibitors who represent 150 countries, IMEX will feature a host of new meetings industry suppliers, destinations and venues who use the show to launch their products and services to the market.
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Two new themes will run throughout the show this year: \u2018Business + ME\u2019 focusses on personal development, CSR activities and wellbeing. New also is a track focused on the sharing economy and how it is reshaping the way we travel and do business \u2013 this will include a high level panel discussion, due to take place on Wednesday 20th April, that will debate its impact on the meetings industry. The Inspiration Hub, home to all the show floor education, will also host experts exploring personal branding, business skills, creative learning, marketing and social media, research and trends and technology. Also new for this year is a series of short and snappy talks focused on \u2018Trends and Future-Think\u2019. These TED-style talks will take place at the Inspiration Hub before the show begins each day and are sponsored by Sweden.
\nThe day prior to IMEX in Frankfurt, Monday 18th April, is now packed with high level educational activities for both buyers and suppliers including:
\nTaking place at the Villa Kennedy Hotel, this is a valuable opportunity for corporate meeting planners from around the world to gather for a tailor-made day of education and private networking.
\nThis year\u2019s Exclusively Corporate event puts the spotlight on meeting and event planning as a career, focusing on how attendees can build their personal brand, demonstrate their value within an organisation and be more effective and efficient.
\nFor professionals working for associations, organising international conferences and events, Association Day is a chance to assess how well their association is adapting in an ever-changing world. Relevancy is the focus for this year\u2019s event and the ways in which associations across the globe are tackling this issue will be explored via a tailored programme of educational sessions and peer-to-peer problem-solving workshops. Throughout the day, issues experienced by associations across all industries are discussed, giving delegates the chance to forge partnerships and make worthwhile connections. The Day concludes with the ever-popular Association Evening event at the Marriott Hotel.
\nPCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) is bringing its prestigious Business School to Europe for the first time alongside IMEX in Frankfurt. This free of charge programme is open to all and offers executives the chance to develop core business skills and learn from an MBA level professor. Dr. Kaihan Krippendorff, renowned business strategist, consultant and best-selling author, will lead the interactive session on \u2018The Outthinker Playbook \u2013 Devising Disruptive Strategies\u2019, exploring how to cultivate new approaches to business thinking and adopt a fresh \u201coutthinkers\u201d approach in response to changes in business. The innovative class is also CMP certified.
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Finally, the renowned Politicians Forum brings together meetings industry leaders, representatives from government and business, professionals and academics to discuss building and sustaining a successful meetings industry.
\nRay Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group explains: \u201cIMEX in Frankfurt, now in its 14th year, continues to showcase the amazing diversity and innovation within our industry, with both our new and established exhibitors using the show as their main platform to launch their products, destinations and venues to the global meetings market. At the same time we are constantly evolving the show and this year will be no exception, with major investment in our hosted buyer programme ensuring that buyers have the flexibility and time that they need to make the most of the range of business and educational opportunities at the show.\u201d
\nCarina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, explains: \u201cWe continually consult with our buyers and intermediaries and have made changes to the programme this year to ensure that the show is truly tailored to their needs. We believe that both the buyers and exhibitors will benefit strongly from these. IMEX in Frankfurt promises a host of opportunities for all members of the meetings and incentive travel community. We know that there is no better way to do business or build a network of professional contacts and friends than face to face and we look forward to welcoming the world to Frankfurt this April.\u201d
\nThe post IMEX Frankfurt 2016 – Tailored business opportunities at every step of the way appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "IMEX in Frankfurt, taking place from 19th to 21st April 2016 at Messe Frankfurt, is set to provide an experience that is flexible and tailored to fit each visitor\u2019s business needs.\nAlongside new exhibitors, new educational tracks and networking opportunities dedicated to each sector of the industry, IMEX has added important new features to its distinctive Hosted Buyer programme.\nEnhanced Hosted Buyer programme\nNew for 2016, European buyers can extend their visit to IMEX and opt in advance for a three day (two night) programme. This will allow them to spend more time at the show, giving them more time to complete their business objectives and take part in networking events and education sessions. This new option makes the programme highly flexible and is in addition to the day only and two day (one night) programmes which have become well-established over the last 13 years.\nIMEX Frankfurt\nRevised group appointment timings will give hosted buyers more time to explore the show floor – the show will now open at 9.45am, with no group appointments scheduled before 11am or after 4pm.\nIMEX is set to welcome more than 20 new hosted buyer groups from around the world including Germany, Poland, China, South Africa and South America, plus UNICEO \u2013 the network for corporate event decision makers. ISES (International Special Events Society) is also bringing their Global Event Summit to the show for the first time.\nBuyers have a wide choice of suppliers to meet, with many established exhibitors having increased their stand space including Croatia, New Zealand, PromPeru, San Francisco and Serbia \u2013 and hotel groups \u2013 ATA Hotels, Hilton International, Preferred Hotels and Trump Hotel Collection.\n[quote_box_left]\nDid you know?\nEuropean buyers can extend their visit to IMEX and opt for a three day (two night) programme.\n[/quote_box_left]\nNew destinations and venues\nDemand from buyers to attend is at an all-time high with 24 new hosted buyer groups already confirmed from across Europe and the world. As always, among the 3,500 exhibitors who represent 150 countries, IMEX will feature a host of new meetings industry suppliers, destinations and venues who use the show to launch their products and services to the market.\nShow floor at IMEX Frankfurt\nEducation\nTwo new themes will run throughout the show this year: \u2018Business + ME\u2019 focusses on personal development, CSR activities and wellbeing. New also is a track focused on the sharing economy and how it is reshaping the way we travel and do business \u2013 this will include a high level panel discussion, due to take place on Wednesday 20th April, that will debate its impact on the meetings industry. The Inspiration Hub, home to all the show floor education, will also host experts exploring personal branding, business skills, creative learning, marketing and social media, research and trends and technology. Also new for this year is a series of short and snappy talks focused on \u2018Trends and Future-Think\u2019. These TED-style talks will take place at the Inspiration Hub before the show begins each day and are sponsored by Sweden.\nThe day prior to IMEX in Frankfurt, Monday 18th April, is now packed with high level educational activities for both buyers and suppliers including:\n\nExclusively Corporate @IMEX – building your personal brand\n\nTaking place at the Villa Kennedy Hotel, this is a valuable opportunity for corporate meeting planners from around the world to gather for a tailor-made day of education and private networking.\nThis year\u2019s Exclusively Corporate event puts the spotlight on meeting and event planning as a career, focusing on how attendees can build their personal brand, demonstrate their value within an organisation and be more effective and efficient.\n\nAssociation Day & Evening \u2013 how relevant is your association?\n\nFor professionals working for associations, organising international conferences and events, Association Day is a chance to assess how well their association is adapting in an ever-changing world. Relevancy is the focus for this year\u2019s event and the ways in which associations across the globe are tackling this issue will be explored via a tailored programme of educational sessions and peer-to-peer problem-solving workshops. Throughout the day, issues experienced by associations across all industries are discussed, giving delegates the chance to forge partnerships and make worthwhile connections. The Day concludes with the ever-popular Association Evening event at the Marriott Hotel.\n\nInaugural PCMA Business School in Europe \u2013 rip up the rule-book, become an \u201coutthinker\u201d\n\nPCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) is bringing its prestigious Business School to Europe for the first time alongside IMEX in Frankfurt. This free of charge programme is open to all and offers executives the chance to develop core business skills and learn from an MBA level professor. Dr. Kaihan Krippendorff, renowned business strategist, consultant and best-selling author, will lead the interactive session on \u2018The Outthinker Playbook \u2013 Devising Disruptive Strategies\u2019, exploring how to cultivate new approaches to business thinking and adopt a fresh \u201coutthinkers\u201d approach in response to changes in business. The innovative class is also CMP certified.\nInspiration Hub\nFinally, the renowned Politicians Forum brings together meetings industry leaders, representatives from government and business, professionals and academics to discuss building and sustaining a successful meetings industry.\nRay Bloom, Chairman of the IMEX Group explains: \u201cIMEX in Frankfurt, now in its 14th year, continues to showcase the amazing diversity and innovation within our industry, with both our new and established exhibitors using the show as their main platform to launch their products, destinations and venues to the global meetings market. At the same time we are constantly evolving the show and this year will be no exception, with major investment in our hosted buyer programme ensuring that buyers have the flexibility and time that they need to make the most of the range of business and educational opportunities at the show.\u201d\nCarina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, explains: \u201cWe continually consult with our buyers and intermediaries and have made changes to the programme this year to ensure that the show is truly tailored to their needs. We believe that both the buyers and exhibitors will benefit strongly from these. IMEX in Frankfurt promises a host of opportunities for all members of the meetings and incentive travel community. We know that there is no better way to do business or build a network of professional contacts and friends than face to face and we look forward to welcoming the world to Frankfurt this April.\u201d\nThe post IMEX Frankfurt 2016 – Tailored business opportunities at every step of the way appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-03-30T10:53:24+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-09T14:02:16+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Show-floor.jpg", "tags": [ "hosted buyer", "imex frankfurt", "imex group", "inspiration hub", "meetings industry", "Trade Shows" ] } ] }