Events

17:30 - 19:00 CET - We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, "The 2024 Innovation Award Finalists & Winner” to discover and be motivated by innovative projects that are making exponential positive change not only possible, but probable.   Be inspired by the projects that are helping innovative destinations lead and motivate in a webinar packed with superlative, real-world examples.   We’ll hear from representatives of Copenhagen, Denmark: for its “CopenPay” initiative and this year’s winner, Oslo, Norway: for its “Winter Destination Network” initiative, Toronto, Canada: for “Relax, Recharge, Renew” initiative, Vancouver, Canada: for its “Social Procurement for Tourism, Hospitality and Events” initiative, Victoria, Canada: for the “Affordable Housing Project for Hotel and Hospitality Employees” initiative.  

Impact Stage, Thursday, 21st Nov, 11:00 - 11:20 CET - In this engaging and informative session, "Green Claims Checked: Storytelling Under the New EU Directive", changemakers Bella Shahsuvaryan and Anja Spice dive into the new EU Green Claims Directive—what it means for you, your organisation, and the future of sustainability storytelling. Learn how this directive will reshape how event organisers and suppliers communicate their green efforts. With far-reaching implications for any organisation targeting EU citizens, this session is relevant for businesses worldwide. Discover three actionable strategies to ensure your green claims are reliable, transparent, and verifiable in compliance with the new legislation.

Impact Stage, Wednesday, 20th Nov, 13:00 - 13:20 CET - The global food sector accounts for 26% of carbon emissions and 85% of water consumption in tourism, with over 30% of food going to waste. Events present a unique opportunity to drive change in this critical area. In this thought-provoking session, "Carrots and Sticks: The Future of Food Sustainability in Events", sustainability pioneer Guy Bigwood will share 20 years of expertise on how to make food and beverage services in events more regenerative, profitable, and delicious. Through real-world case studies and a circular approach, you'll gain actionable insights to boost positive environmental and social outcomes while sparking a local food revolution through your events.

Workplace Revolution, Wednesday, 20th Nov, 15:30 - 16:10 CET - As 2025 approaches, the events industry is evolving to prioritize sustainability and lasting impact. In this interactive and participatory session, "Redefining Events in 2025: Impactful and Regenerative MICE Strategies", event planners will be inspired to transform events into catalysts for positive change. Guy will share the Hannuwa methodology that can be used to design strategies that engage stakeholders, incorporate circular economy principles, and integrate regenerative food systems into your event blueprint. By embracing this comprehensive approach, event professionals can elevate their events to foster social, environmental, and economic regeneration, creating enduring legacies that go beyond the immediate event.

09:00 - 10:30 CET - We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, "The 2024 Impact Award Finalists & Winner in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT", to explore and be inspired by impactful projects that are making legacy and harmony the status quo for leading business events.   Be inspired by the projects that are helping destinations focused on ensuring their MICE events leave lasting, uplifting effects on community, environment, and industry.   We’ll hear from representatives of Copenhagen, Denmark, for its “Copenhagen Legacy Lab” programme and this year’s winner, Flanders, Belgium, for its “VISITFLANDERS Impact Programme”, and Gothenburg, Sweden: for its “Gothenburg Way to Legacy” initiative.

16:00 - 17:30 CET - We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar*, "The 2024 Impact Award Finalists & Winner in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT", to explore and be inspired by impactful projects that are making legacy and harmony the status quo for leading business events.   Be inspired by the projects that are helping destinations focused on ensuring their MICE events leave lasting, uplifting effects on community, environment, and industry.   We’ll hear from representatives of Copenhagen, Denmark, for its “Copenhagen Legacy Lab” programme and this year’s winner, Flanders, Belgium, for its “VISITFLANDERS Impact Programme”, and Gothenburg, Sweden: for its “Gothenburg Way to Legacy” initiative.

17:30 - 19:00 CET. We warmly invite you to the Feeling the Pulse webinar* to explore and be inspired by sustainability successes on our shared journey towards greater regeneration for destinations. Representatives of the winners of the Leadership, Most Improved Destination, Innovation, and the GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT Impact awards will share their journeys. If you want to be informed and inspired by the progress being made in the global tourism and events industry, this one's for you!  (There is also a session on 31 October from 09:00 - 10:30 CET)