A comprehensive analysis of the current and up-coming changes in the global business events world, offering valuable insights for industry leaders, meeting planners and association representatives. The BestCities Global Alliance discusses the latest and most significant environmental, economic, political, legal, social and technological factors affecting global business events.Learning outcomes:Gain a deeper understanding of the factors that are affecting business events on a macro level in EMEA, the Americas and APACLearn strategies to navigate these complexities successfullyGain a deeper understanding of the power of working with an allianceThis session is approved for the following certifications. * ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 Credits * CSEP Approved

IMEX People and Planet Theatre, Stand 9007

Going global? What factors are affecting international meetings around the world

Trends and Research

Education session

When high-quality experiences and creative concepts are in the spotlight, collaboration between event planners and agencies is more important than ever. Hear from a panel of seasoned event planners and agency professionals on building thriving partnerships to drive event success. Uncover practical strategies for fostering more collaborative relationships.Learning outcomes:Gain a deeper understanding of the priorities of both event planners and agency professionals, uncovering practical strategies for fostering more collaborative relationshipsDiscover how event planners and agencies can better support one another, elevating their collective capabilities to drive greater event successExplore evidence-based arguments and expert perspectives to forge stronger, more productive planner-agency alliancesThis session is approved for the following certifications. * ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 4: Destination Readiness and Capacity, 0.75 Credits * CSEP Approved

IMEX Forest, Stand 9002

The events industry's Batman and Robin: How can agencies and planners work together even more successfully?

Leadership and Culture

The path to winning an event or experience award begins with a great idea, invites collaboration along the way, and requires patience to allow that idea to bloom, while constantly striving for excellence. It&rsquo;s a path that demands passion. Stemming from the Latin &ldquo;passio&rdquo;, or suffering, passion is essential for fuelling the sweat. equity and persistence needed to overcome the inevitable challenges that face complex events. These presenters have passion in abundance. Leave inspired by their award-winning stories and define what it takes to submit for your own awards.

Learning outcomes:

Explore inspiring event ideas that deliver guest memories

Discover what it takes to submit your incredible events and win awards

Illustrate how fresh thinking equals measurable results

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 2: Bidding for Conventions, 0.5 Credits

* CSEP Approved

IMEX Ocean, Stand 9002

Award-winning creatives: Lessons and inspiration

Experiential Event Design

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is paramount. Explore the essential role of sustainable destination thinking in shaping the future. Discover the framework for achieving triple impact&mdash;environmental, social and economic. Be inspired by real-world case studies that showcase tangible results, setting the stage for a thought-provoking panel discussion. Hear from destination representatives as they share their ESG-focused sustainability initiatives and explore key questions around balancing business objectives with environmental and social responsibility.

Learning outcomes:

Balance sustainability with business objectives

Empower your clients, team and partners to drive positive change

Gain practical strategies to deliver more measurable, sustainable events

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 5: Business and Market Planning,0.75 credits

* CSEP Approved

Research Pod, Stand 9008

Elevating event sustainability with ESG-driven agency, brand and destination thinking

Impact

Globalization has made the world a more connected and interdependent place, and brought challenges in managing teams. Many teams have members across multiple languages, time zones and cultures. Leading them through uncertainty with empathy, while delivering high quality results, has become a critical leadership skill. How do you foster collaboration? And is there a way to balance empathy with efficiency?

Learning outcomes:

Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges presented when managing global teams

Discover which leadership skills allow you to balance empathy with efficiency

Explore practical strategies to foster collaboration in dispersed teams

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 1: Understanding the Market, 0.75 Credits

* CSEP Approved

Unveiling ELX: Leading global teams through uncertainty

What are the biggest challenges facing event planners today? Analyze the latest results from the Northstar/Cvent Pulse survey, which looks at everything from RFP response times to hotel service levels, booking trends to technology spend.

Learning outcomes:

Explore the very latest data insights from the event planner community

Identify the pinch points and future opportunities

Gain perspectives on how the European planner experience compares with North America and Asia

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 4: Destination Readiness and Capacity, 0.75 Credits

* CSEP Approved