Events Industry Council

Events Industry Council Events Industry Council champions the economic and social value of the global meeting, convention, and exhibitions industry.

The meetings industry provides billions of dollars to the global economy, stimulating job growth and providing jobs for millions of people. Face-to-face meetings reinforce the solid human connections critical to driving business growth. The Events Industry Council (EIC) champions the economic and social value of the profession. Our purpose is to promote a strong meeting, conventions, and exhibitio

ns industry. A resource for excellent standards and practices within the industry with more than 30 member organizations representing over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 firms and properties, we accomplish this by connecting people, forming strong global partnerships, promoting excellence through certification and accreditation programs and voluntary standards and best practices, and fostering collaboration on industry issues and actively supporting and promulgating them.

What an extraordinary week at .Throughout the week, we were reminded once again of the power of global collaboration an...
05/28/2026

What an extraordinary week at .

Throughout the week, we were reminded once again of the power of global collaboration and the essential role business events play in driving connection, innovation and progress.

A few highlights from a meaningful and energising week:
• Bringing together leaders from EIC, JMIC and across the global business events ecosystem for important conversations around greater alignment in sustainability, advocacy and the future of our industry.

• Sharing the newly released Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study and reinforcing the powerful economic and societal impact our sector creates around the world.

• EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert and Board Members Sherrif Karamat and Marsha Flanagan led an important education session focused on advocacy, industry storytelling and how research can help strengthen our collective voice.

• Hosting the EIC Council Coffee Reception in partnership with VisitScotland — creating space for connection, dialogue and collaboration among industry leaders and partners.

• Advancing conversations around the SEG project and the continued evolution of more coordinated sustainability efforts across the industry.

• Celebrating leadership and innovation through the IMEX–EIC Sustainability Award, recognising organisations helping move our industry forward through meaningful action.

• Connecting at the EIC booth with current and future CMPs, as well as professionals beginning or continuing their Sustainable Events journey through the EIC Sustainable Event Standards and SEPC programme.

Most importantly, this week reinforced something we continue to see across every corner of our industry: in moments of complexity and change, the value of coming together with purpose has never been more important.

Thank you to the IMEX team, our members, partners, volunteers and the global business events community for your leadership, collaboration and commitment to shaping a stronger, more connected future together.

What an extraordinary week at .Throughout the week, we were reminded once again of the power of global collaboration an...
05/28/2026

What an extraordinary week at .

Throughout the week, we were reminded once again of the power of global collaboration and the essential role business events play in driving connection, innovation and progress.

A few highlights from a meaningful and energising week:
• Bringing together leaders from EIC, JMIC and across the global business events ecosystem for important conversations around greater alignment in sustainability, advocacy and the future of our industry.

• Sharing the newly released Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study and reinforcing the powerful economic and societal impact our sector creates around the world.

• EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert and Board Members Sherrif Karamat and Marsha Flanagan led an important education session focused on advocacy, industry storytelling and how research can help strengthen our collective voice.

• Hosting the EIC Council Coffee Reception in partnership with VisitScotland — creating space for connection, dialogue and collaboration among industry leaders and partners.

• Advancing conversations around the ESG project and the continued evolution of more coordinated sustainability efforts across the industry.

• Celebrating leadership and innovation through the IMEX–EIC Sustainability Award, recognising organisations helping move our industry forward through meaningful action.

• Connecting at the EIC booth with current and future CMPs, as well as professionals beginning or continuing their Sustainable Events journey through the EIC Sustainable Event Standards and SEPC programme.

Most importantly, this week reinforced something we continue to see across every corner of our industry: in moments of complexity and change, the value of coming together with purpose has never been more important.

Thank you to the IMEX team, our members, partners, volunteers and the global business events community for your leadership, collaboration and commitment to shaping a stronger, more connected future together.

There's still time. Submit your nominations for the 2026 EIC Global Awards, including induction into the 41st Hall of L...
05/28/2026

There's still time. Submit your nominations for the 2026 EIC Global Awards, including induction into the 41st Hall of Leaders, the premier lifetime achievement honour in the global business events industry. Nominations deadline is 1 June.

In addition to the Hall of Leaders, the Global Awards recognise excellence across several categories celebrating innovation, leadership and societal impact, including the Pacesetter Award, EIC Social Impact Award, and Adaptation and Innovation Award.

Each year, EIC celebrates and honours the exemplary achievements and leadership of professionals at all levels and areas of focus within the global business events industry. We are calling on our global community to help identify the 2026 nominees.

Please consider who within your network should be recognised for their exceptional contributions to our great industry and submit your nominations.

Submit your nominations https://ow.ly/jbBc50Z1blG

In 2025, business events supported 24.2 million jobs globally, as revealed in the Events Industry Council Economic Signi...
05/26/2026

In 2025, business events supported 24.2 million jobs globally, as revealed in the Events Industry Council Economic Significance of Business Events report, underscoring the industry’s far-reaching impact on employment, economic activity and communities worldwide.

Review the Executive Summary of the most recent Economic Significance of Business Events report.

https://ow.ly/u3sh50Z4gK2

On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we highlight the growing importance of accessibility across the global busin...
05/21/2026

On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we highlight the growing importance of accessibility across the global business events industry. As expectations evolve beyond compliance, accessibility is helping shape more inclusive and human-centered event experiences.

Last November, our Futures Landscape Series looked at accessibility from several different angles.
EIC Member Encore shared how AI is helping to create more inclusive and accessive events: https://ow.ly/xq9g50Z2j21

Sustainability and Social Impact Committee member Elena Fis challenged us to rethink accessibility in event: https://ow.ly/O22i50Z2j4n

And Yush Sztalkoper, CMP explored Neuroinclusion in Event Design: https://ow.ly/LQKy50Z2j6b

In 2025, business events brought together 1.65 billion participants worldwide and generated US$1.3 trillion in direct sp...
05/19/2026

In 2025, business events brought together 1.65 billion participants worldwide and generated US$1.3 trillion in direct spending, representing a 12.2% increase over 2019 levels.

These findings reinforce the essential role business events play in driving economies, supporting jobs, advancing knowledge exchange and creating the connections that power progress across industries and communities worldwide.

Review the Executive Summary of the report.

https://ow.ly/t1f150Z1j4l

Submit you nominations for the 2026 EIC Global Awards, including induction into the 41st Hall of Leaders, the premier l...
05/18/2026

Submit you nominations for the 2026 EIC Global Awards, including induction into the 41st Hall of Leaders, the premier lifetime achievement honour in the global business events industry. Nominations deadline is 1 June.

In addition to the Hall of Leaders, the Global Awards recognise excellence across several categories celebrating innovation, leadership and societal impact, including the Pacesetter Award, EIC Social Impact Award, and Adaptation and Innovation Award.

Each year, EIC celebrates and honours the exemplary achievements and leadership of professionals at all levels and areas of focus within the global business events industry. We are calling on our global community to help identify the 2026 nominees.

Please consider who within your network should be recognised for their exceptional contributions to our great industry and submit your nominations.

Submit your nominations https://ow.ly/jbBc50Z1blG

We are looking forward to connecting at IMEX Frankfurt beginning on Tuesday!Join us at the EIC Stand F200 for interactiv...
05/17/2026

We are looking forward to connecting at IMEX Frankfurt beginning on Tuesday!

Join us at the EIC Stand F200 for interactive conversations about the CMP programme with EIC Certification Director Carolyn Patterson-Kemper and learn more about the SEPC and the EIC Sustainable Event Standards with sustainability expert Aurora Dawn Benton.

CMPs from around the world are also invited to the CMP Meet-Up to build connections with our global community.

If you are headed to IMEX Frankfurt next week, join us in the Inspiration Hub for a discussion exploring the latest find...
05/15/2026

If you are headed to IMEX Frankfurt next week, join us in the Inspiration Hub for a discussion exploring the latest findings from the Economic Significance of Business Events Study, originally released during our Global Meetings Industry Day live event in Washington, DC.

EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert; EIC Board Member and CEO, IAEE Marsha Flanagan; and EIC Board Member and CEO, PCMA Sherrif Karamat will share key insights and data from the study while highlighting collaborative efforts around advocacy, workforce and talent development.

The discussion will also provide regional and sector perspectives, along with best practices for leveraging the research to help organisations and teams advocate for the value of the global business events industry.

See you there!

Business events are more than moments in the calendar. They are engines of economic growth, workforce development, innov...
05/15/2026

Business events are more than moments in the calendar. They are engines of economic growth, workforce development, innovation and human connection.

Today, we are proud to release the Executive Summary of the 2026 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study, developed by Events Industry Council in partnership with Oxford Economics, which reinforces the extraordinary scale and impact of our global sector.

In 2025, business events:

- Brought together 1.65 billion participants across more than 180 countries
- Generated US$1.3 trillion in direct spending
- Supported US$3.1 trillion in total business sales
- Contributed US$1.8 trillion in total GDP
- Supported 24.2 million jobs worldwide

The findings also underscore something our industry knows deeply: the value of business events extends far beyond direct spending. When people gather with purpose, they build trust, exchange knowledge, create partnerships, advance research, strengthen communities and move ideas into action.

At a time of uncertainty and rapid change, this data gives our industry a stronger, more unified foundation for advocacy — and a clearer way to demonstrate what business events make possible.

View the report: https://ow.ly/gxCK50YZv3n

Thank you to our Global Visionary Sponsors, Meeting Professionals International and PCMA, and to our Founding Sponsors: Caesars Entertainment, Freeman Company, Hilton, IMEX, The Incentive Research Foundation, Javits Center, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, MGM Resorts International, mci-group, Resorts World Las Vegas, SISO - Society of Independent Show Organisers, SITE, U.S. Travel Association and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

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