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On this special occasion of the Festival of Lights, GainingEdge wishes you a Happy Diwali!

We are proud to congratulate the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability (#EACD), the winner of the 2024 Incredible Impacts Award by ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance EACD’s impactful work through the EACD+ program is transforming lives by expanding access to sports, culture, and technology for people with childhood-onset disabilities. As #GainingEdge, we love seeing initiatives that showcase how meetings can leave a lasting, positive legacy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBbH8aYh #IncredibleImpacts #EventProfs #LegacyInitiatives #GlobalEvents #IncredibleImpactsAwards

What a fantastic week at the #ICCACongress24 in Abu Dhabi! A major highlight was hosting our GainingEdge Knowledge Exchange, where we spotlighted impactful legacy initiatives from Madrid, Sarawak, and Copenhagen. Additionally, #GainingEdgeExpert Gary Grimmer led multiple sessions, including an insightful discussion on measuring the broader impacts of business events, while Milos Milovanovic took the stage for the ICCA BI Tools session. Over at the Incredible Impacts Zone, the BestCities Global Alliance team (Loren Christie, Nigel Brown, CICS, and Tia Daniels) hosted four campfire sessions and witnessed the grand finale of the Incredible Impacts Awards 2024. A huge thank you to our #GainingEdgeExperts, industry professionals, media, and partners who made this congress a success! #ICCAWorld #EventProfs #BusinessEvents #ICCA23 #IncredibleImpacts #EventLegacies

Our GainingEdge Knowledge Exchange (#GEKEX) at the #ICCACongress24 in Abu Dhabi this morning was a huge success! We explored impactful legacy initiatives from three standout destinations—#Madrid, #Sarawak, and #Copenhagen. David Noack Pérez (Madrid Convention Bureau) discussed the Madrid PLUS platform, Jason Tan Chin Foo CED, CEM, DES (Business Events Sarawak - BESarawak) highlighted BESLegacy, and Bettina Reventlow-Mourier (Copenhagen Convention Bureau) shared insights on the Copenhagen Legacy Lab. #GainingEdgeExpert Gary Grimmer moderated the session, showcasing how business events can drive long-term, positive change for communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us! #GainingEdge #ICCAWorld #EventLegacies #BusinessEvents #EventProfs #TomorrowStartsToday #CopenhagenLegacyLab #MadridPlus #BESLegacy ICCA

#GainingEdgeExperts in action at the #ICCACongress24! Gary Grimmer led a session on measuring the broader impacts of business events, joined by Paul Dickman (World Council on Isotopes) and Professor Lesley Sloss CEnv FIEnvSci FRSC (EPRI INTERNATIONAL, INC.), highlighting innovative methods to quantify event legacies beyond economic spending. Milos Milovanovic took the stage for the ICCA BI Tools session, presenting alongside Sarah Fleming (SFA-Connect (Sarah Fleming Associates Ltd)) and Revin Samuel (Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau), sharing valuable insights on leveraging a destination’s intellectual capital. Attendees voted on the best approach, and the session featured valuable insights on securing business events. Loren Christie facilitated a Campfire session featuring Anouk Bürgisser-Marti from the ICRS - International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society - winners of the Incredible Impacts Seed Fund. The session highlighted how their Global Access Fellowship brings world-class medical education to underserved regions. #TomorrowStartsToday #BusinessEvents #EventLegacies #ICCAWorld #EventProfs

We’re thrilled to have received our 20-year ICCA Member Award during the ICCA General Assembly in #AbuDhabi, alongside other members celebrating 20, 30, 40, and 50 years with ICCA! This recognition marks two decades of #collaboration, #growth, and #commitment to the global business events industry. A big thank you to ICCA for this honor, and we’re excited for the week ahead at the ICCA Congress! #GainingEdge #ICCAWorld #ICCACongress24 #TomorrowStartsToday #BusinessEvents #EventProfs

As government budgets become increasingly unreliable, #DMOs worldwide must explore alternative funding solutions. From #TIDs to innovative #partnerships, the future of DMO funding is at a critical turning point. The question is: How can DMOs ensure a sustainable future in an ever-changing financial landscape? Dive into the possibilities in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/gJmn5Pwb #GainingEdge #DMOFunding #SustainableTourism #BusinessEvents #DestinationMarketing

Proud moments for #GainingEdgeExpert Loren Christie, who had the honor of representing BestCities Global Alliance at this year’s GDS Awards. It was a privilege to see #Copenhagen, one of the BestCities partner destinations, win two prestigious awards and to see five BestCities destinations ranked among the top 40 in the #GDSIndex. The night underscored the power of collaboration in driving sustainability within the business events industry, recognizing innovative solutions and impactful initiatives. #SustainableEvents #GDSAwards #BusinessEventsLeadership #InnovationInAction

Join us at the GainingEdge Knowledge Exchange (#GEKEX) during the #ICCACongress2024 in Abu Dhabi! This special session will spotlight innovative legacy-building initiatives from three top destinations – #Madrid, #Sarawak, and #Copenhagen. Our expert panel includes David Noack Pérez Perez (Madrid Convention Bureau), Jason Tan Chin Foo CED, CEM, DES (Business Events Sarawak - BESarawak), and Bettina Reventlow-Mourier (Copenhagen Convention Bureau), moderated by #GainingEdgeExpert Gary Grimmer. Learn how these cities are empowering event organizers to create long-term, positive impact through business events. Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Time: 07:45 AM - 08:45 AM Seats are limited! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gS-2Ysn7 #GainingEdge #ICCAWorld #BusinessEvents #EventProfs #EventLegacies ICCA

Our #GainingEdgeExperts are headed to Abu Dhabi for the upcoming #ICCACongress! Gary Grimmer, Loren Christie, Tia Daniels, Nigel Brown, CICS, Jane Vong Holmes, 姚红, and Milos Milovanovic will all be attending, and it’s an excellent opportunity to connect with them before or during the event. Whether you want to discuss industry insights or explore new opportunities, our team is excited to engage with you, so feel free to connect with them! #ICCAWorld #ICCACongress24 #BusinessEvents #EventProfs #GainingEdge #AbuDhabi #BestCitiesGA