Legacy

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June 1, 2026Scouting has always brought people together"Scouting has always brought people together ..."Read More

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November 16, 2022How a healthcare association made its RfP more sustainableThe Guidelines International Network went through the GDS-Index to source a responsible city and venue

Marta Comes

November 8, 2022Sense of purpose grips ICCA Congress in KrakowThe association meetings industry is facing tough economic headwinds with a renewed sense of purpose - focusing on legacy, sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Copenhagen case studies

November 8, 2022Copenhagen case study series demonstrates power of legacy planningA series of case studies by the Copenhagen Convention Bureau aims to demonstrate what happens when associations prioritise long-term positive impact in the early planning stages of an event.

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November 3, 2022Sarawak publishes academic journal dedicated to business events legacySarawak Convention Bureau has published first, 150-page, volume of academic journal dedicated to event legacy

BestCities Global Forum in Vancouver

October 4, 2022BestCities looking for 'fresh perspectives' in VancouverThe 2022 forum marks the first time BestCities will open registration beyond association professionals.

New Zealand's conference champions

September 28, 2022New Zealand recognises conference champions who 'never stopped working'New Zealand has acknowledged the efforts academics and industry leaders who played a key role in securing international conferences.

Visit Belfast fight food poverty

September 8, 2022Visit Belfast launches conference scheme to help fight food povertyThe sustainable tourism focused ‘Changing the Menu. For Good’ project will enlist venues, caterers and event organisers to directly raise funds for local food banks.

Legacy: associations honoured for making ‘incredible impact’

September 8, 2022Legacy: associations honoured for making ‘incredible impact’A campaign to get children thinking about their brains - and another highlighting the importance of water security – were both Incredible Impact 2022 winners.

Brighton Conference

August 15, 2022Case study: welcome bags out, positive impact inHow Brighton, England, helped PraxisAuril, an international association of knowledge exchange practitioners, put on a sustainable conference with a legacy

10 ways to create inclusive events

August 11, 202210 ways to create inclusive eventsWe focus on the environmental aspects of sustainable events, but social capital—referring to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion—is another important sustainability pillar.Show More