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Event Tech Live London returns with a hybrid form, ETL21 will be held online from 1-5 November and in-person from 3-4 November to the Old Truman Brewery in London.

ETL21 is the show dedicated to technology for event professionals giving the opportunity to present new event technology, showcase the latest trends and cutting-edge technology tools for the events industry.

More than 100+ exhibitors, 100 educational sessions with 70+ speakers and expecting 3,500 attendees. The first edition of the Event Tech Live was in November 2014 in the UK and it is organized by Event Industry News.

Technology was essential to hold successful events during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many companies are implementing and taking advantage of the technology for events.

#ETL2021 #eventtech #eventprofs #onlineevents #hybridevents #thepowerofevents #Philippines #MICEPH #MICEProfessionals #corporateevents #businessevents #MSE_event #MICEandSpecialEvents 

The wait is almost over, the 10^th edition of IMEX America returns from 9-11 November at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

IMEX is one of the most important events for our industry, bringing the global meetings together in one place, twice a year with IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt, the last editions were cancelled due to the global pandemic.

IMEX America is the perfect place for meeting and event professionals. IMEX will reunite and reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world, who they have not seen face-to-face in almost two years at a new venue.

This edition is bringing together over 3,00 buyers, 3,500+ exhibitors, 155 countries, 180+ educational sessions. Education at IMEX is really important from Smart Monday to Executive Meeting Forum, any format will be available including campfire sessions, seminars, and more.

Implementing rigorous plans for the safe return to the live show. IMEX America will require all attendees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to have access to the show.

Will you attend IMEX 2021?

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ITB Asia will be held virtually from 25-29 October 2021 organized together with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia.

Three virtual events consolidated in five days full of opportunities with 500+ exhibitors, over 400 qualified buyers, more than 270 speakers, 35,000 virtual attendees from the MICE, corporate, tech, leisure and travel sector. 

As we know this pandemic has affected our industry badly, a three day conference program between October 26 to 28, the agenda will cover key sessions with case studies with international speakers and organizations. The experts will address important topics and share insights regarding the state of the industry and what lies ahead.

Technology is another essential element, it became fundamental for many companies and individuals during the pandemic, and plays a crucial role in the recovery for the industry. From artificial intelligence to digital payment blockchain exhibitors.

Key features include business matching, live conferences and on-demand videos, showcases and workshops, admission to ITB community platform, and much more. 

You can’t miss this event and connect with industry peers across Asia Pacific!  M&SE is attending and we are looking forward to connecting with you.

#ITB2021 #MICEShowAsia #TravelTechAsia #MICE #Travel #Corporate #Events #Virtualevents #Exhibitions #Eventtechnology #MICEprofessionalsPH #Philippines #MICEandSpecialEvents

Did you know that Asia’s first international convention center was built in the Philippines?

That’s right! The Philippines surprised the world by being the first to build an international convention center and became one of the first international meeting destination in Southeast Asia.

The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) was inaugurated on September 5th in 1976 hosting the International Monetary Fund Meeting  (IMF-World Bank Meeting) with 4,650 delegates.

The world-class and iconic building is more than a convention center due to its brutalist architecture designed by the National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin. It took twenty-three months to build the complex, $65 million to make it a reality and consists of five building modules to translate it into 70,000 square meter of flexible space. PICC is located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Metro Manila.

With 45 years of cultural heritage, the IPCC is the ideal venue for any event.

#PICC #Philippines #MICE #Evets #ConventionCenter #MeetSafe #Eventsmeanbusiness #MSE #MSE_event #MICEandSpecialEvents

This is the month for PHITEX (Philippine Travel Exchange) and for the second year in a row, the event will have a hybrid format. The 20th edition of PHITEX will take place on September 19-23 in Subic Bay Freeport Zone with the theme “Beyond Business: Co-creating Safe, Smart and Sustainable Tourism”.

The program includes educational webinars, pre-scheduled business appointments, networking, workshops, online activities, and post-tours. Five-day event with access through the virtual platform for those who will join online and the health and safety protocols in place for those delegates that will join the event in-person.

PHITEX is organized annually by the Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), and it is the biggest travel and trade event in the country, providing a business-to-business platform where encourage local accredited sellers and qualified international buyers around the world to exchange and explore new opportunities on the travel and tourism market opening doors to business and relations.

For more information you may visit www.phitex.ph

One year ago today, the Live Events Industry in the Philippines were united as one voice with the Global Red Alert initiative led by the National Live Events Coalition Philippines (NLECPH). September 1st, 2020 is remembered for the night where event venues, outdoor spaces, iconic buildings and landmarks shined red to support the campaign “Light up in Red”.  

The purpose of the campaign was in support of all live event professionals, production companies, technicians, freelancers, performers, musicians, entertainers, venues, art institutions and third parties involved in our industry. Simultaneously, other campaigns participated worldwide in different countries to raise awareness to support the live events industry.  

The status for the events industry in the Philippines is uncertain, after eighteen months we are still facing tremendous challenges. There were a couple of months when the situation was improving slowly for our industry; meaning that those areas that were placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) were able to operate between 10% to 50% venue capacity with all health and safety protocols in place.

MICE events, live events, mass gathering, sporting events, entertainment activities are prohibited in areas under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) which is the strictest form of lockdown, Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

The community quarantines change depending on the area and the number of COVID-19 cases, every 15 days we get an update from government agencies regarding what will be the next quarantine restriction, which makes it very tough for all parties involved. 

To summarize, these eighteen months had been difficult. Some companies pivot to digital, restructure companies to keep afloat, including salary cuts and unfortunately, staff reductions.  Many other companies have broken, disappeared or simply changed careers and the rest are hibernating until there is clarity. 

Definitely the pandemic has changed how we work, the events industry was one of the first to shut down and we have experienced a drastic hit. Events bring people together and support thousands of jobs. There are possible ways to hold and operate live events following the protocols to keep all participants safe. Undoubtedly, the worst nightmare for our industry.

How did you cope with the situation during this pandemic?

#GlobalRed #Wemakeevents #Philippines #Liveevents #roadtorecovery #meetsafe #MICEandSpecialEvents 

Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) together with Corporate Travel World (CTW) Asia-Pacific will take place virtually for the second year from 28 to 30 September 2021.

Three-day virtual event with sessions, showcase presentations, roadshows, live hosted sessions, exhibition and walk-in meets, networking and so on. A perfect platform that helps industry brands and leaders to achieve their objectives.

Organized by TTG Events, IT&CMA is positioned as the leading international MICE event focused in Asia-Pacific co-located with CTW Asia-Pacific since 2004, the only doublebill event in MICE and Corporate Travel.

#ITCMA2021 #CTWAPAC2021 #MICE #OnlineExhibition #VirtualExhibition #MICEEvents #MICEProfessionals #OnlineEvents #VirtualEvents #Virtualbusiness #MeetingsandEvents #MICEPH #MICEProfessionalsPH #MSE #MICEandSpecialEvents

Tourism Australia has launched ‘It’s our best shot for events’ campaign led by Business Events Australia for the recovery of tourism and events.

The initiative encourages people to get vaccinated and spread the COVID-19 vaccination message to build confidence and be ready to meet when the restrictions ease. The toolkit provides assets with all the instructions to support the events industry.

Business Events Australia delivers marketing communications, industry partnerships and a trade distribution program to raise international awareness and consideration of Australia as a business events destination.

Only Japan could put together this massive event and the Tokyo Olympics has exceeded expectations. Regardless of all the controversy over holding the event during the pandemic one thing is certain, this event brought all nations together in the most challenging times.

What a rollercoaster! The athletes who represent our countries make us very proud of our roots, they are super humans. Also, to all the volunteers that welcome every single person to Japan, all the frontline workers and the organizing committee that make a successful event that without a doubt it was the most awaited sporting event of all times, this was a celebration of hope.

Let’s talk about the event production! Both the inaugural and closing ceremony happen at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, the most iconic stadium with an area of 192,000 m². 

Fireworks could not be missed, the parades of nations are one of the most exciting moments, the mapping projection in both events was another level of technology specially when the lighting dressed the stadium. What about the light display with 1,824 drones lighting up the sky during the opening ceremony and the special effects forming the Olympic rings at the closing ceremony. 

Several performances that took our breath away, from local artists, Ska band, sopranist, dancers, the taiko drum beats and more. 

What a handover! Tokyo passes the Olympic baton to Paris for the Olympic Games 2024. Extraordinary simultaneous welcoming and starting with the musical performance including the French astronaut Thomas Pesquet who played saxophone from the international space station, the French President Emmanuel Macron delivered the message “Faster, stronger, higher together” and what a beautiful aerial performance from the French Acrobatic Patrol.

Some contradiction in the welcoming at Paris with thousands of people in front of the Paris’ Eiffel Tower and without spectators at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo.

What astonishing series of events! The value that the games provide to the cities and countries is amazing. Admiration and respect to the committee who worked endlessly around the clock to create an extraordinary and spectacular Olympics 2020.

#Closingceremony #Olympics2021 #Sportingevents #Massevents #Events #Eventprotocols #MICEandSpecialEvents