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The third finalist of the Incredible Impacts Award 2024, the WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, is leading efforts to protect free, independent, and sustainable media. Their 2024 World News Media Congress explored creative solutions to combat news avoidance among Gen Z and marginalized groups, ensuring a vibrant future for journalism through innovation and accessibility. Join us for the Incredible Impacts Award final at the ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, 23 October, 10:00 - 10:30 AM. Find out what else is happening at the Incredible Impacts Zone: https://lnkd.in/gDkVHaGB #IncredibleImpactsAward #WANIFRA #ICCACongress2024 #BestCitiesGA #LegacyImpact ICCA

Reflecting on an incredible evening earlier this week, Loren Christie joined global colleagues at the 2024 GDS Awards to celebrate the industry’s outstanding achievements in sustainability. It was a powerful reminder of how the business events industry works together to create lasting, positive impacts—with meaningful discussions and the recognition of trailblazing initiatives; the evening highlighted the incredible efforts of our partner cities in leading the way toward a sustainable future. #SustainableEvents #BusinessEventsImpact #SustainabilityLeadership #GreenMeetings #GDSAwards Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) #BestCitiesGA #GDSAwards2024 Meet Vancouver Dublin Convention Bureau Copenhagen Convention Bureau Destination DC

Another one of our Incredible Impacts Award finalists, the International Hip Preservation Society (ISHA), is driving awareness of hip preservation surgery across Africa. Their 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting ignited a transformative movement, addressing barriers to adoption and empowering orthopedic surgeons with essential training, leaving a legacy of skills development that will enhance patient futures across the continent. Join us for the Incredible Impacts Award final at the ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, 23 October, 10:00 - 10:30 AM. Find out what else is happening at the Incredible Impacts Zone: https://lnkd.in/gDkVHaGB #IncredibleImpactsAward #ISHA #ICCACongress2024 #BestCitiesGA #LegacyImpact ICCA

A big win for our partner cities at the 2024 GDS Awards! #Copenhagen led the way, winning both the Impact Award for their #CopenhagenLegacyLab and the Innovation Award for #CopenPay. #Vancouver also earned recognition as a finalist for their Social Procurement for Tourism Hospitality & Events program, further showcasing the power of our partner cities in driving positive change. We’re also proud of several BestCities Global Alliance destinations ranking in the GDS Index: Copenhagen (3), #Singapore (7), #Melbourne (24), #Berlin (26), and #Dublin (29). Congratulations to all winners of this year's #GDSAwards #GDS #SustainableTourism #BestCitiesGA #Copenhagen #Vancouver Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Copenhagen Convention Bureau Meet Vancouver Visit Singapore Business Events Melbourne Convention Bureau visitBerlin – Berlin Convention Office Dublin Convention Bureau Copenhagen Legacy Lab

One of our Incredible Impacts Award finalists, the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability (EACD), is making a profound difference. Their 36th Annual Meeting, through the EACD+ programme, expanded access to sports, culture, and technology for individuals with childhood-onset disabilities, raising awareness and driving meaningful change. Join us for the Incredible Impacts Award final at the ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, 23 October, 10:00 - 10:30 AM. Find out what else is happening at the Incredible Impacts Zone: https://lnkd.in/gDkVHaGB #IncredibleImpactsAward #EACD #ICCACongress2024 #BestCitiesGA #LegacyImpact ICCA

A big congratulations to our partner destination, Washington DC, for winning a Gold #StellaAward2024 for Best DMO in the Northeast! We are proud to see our partner being acknowledged for shaping the industry and raising the bar for excellence! #BestCitiesGA #DestinationDC #StellaAwards #MeetinDC #WashingtonDC #EventProfs Destination DC Northstar Meetings Group

Ready to take your AI knowledge to the next level? Join us in November for “Beyond ChatGPT”, where Julian Moore will explore cutting-edge #AI tools designed to transform how associations operate and engage. This session will dive deeper into AI’s capabilities, showing you how to unlock even greater potential for your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your AI journey with BestCities Global Alliance . Sign up below 👇 #BestCitiesGA #BeyondChatGPT #AI #EventProfs #Innovation

In the final of our four Incredible Impacts Campfire Sessions at the ICCA Congress 2024, we’re diving into how cities can turn business events into drivers of change. In the session “From Meetings to Movements: Cities Leading the Way in Event Impact,” Loren Christie will be joined by Michael Drake (Destination Vancouver) and Bettina Reventlow-Mourier (Copenhagen Convention Bureau) to explore how cities are leading the charge in creating lasting legacies. 📅 23 October 2024 🕒 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Incredible Impacts Zone Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gDkVHaGB #BestCitiesGA #ICCACongress2024 #IncredibleImpactsProgramme #IncredibleImpactsAward #EventProfs

As part of our Incredible Impacts Campfire Sessions at the ICCA Congress 2024, we’re turning our attention to the power of storytelling. In the session “Storytelling that Sticks: How to Make Your Impact Go Viral,” Patrick Delaney from SoolNua, along with media experts James Lancaster (AMI, NorthStar Media Group, Inc), James Latham (The Iceberg), and Vicky Koffa (Boardroom Magazine), will share how to craft stories that capture attention and amplify your association’s impact. 📅 22 October 2024 🕒 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Incredible Impacts Zone Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gDkVHaGB #BestCitiesGA #ICCACongress2024 #IncredibleImpactsProgramme #IncredibleImpactsAward #EventProfs

The second session in our Incredible Impacts Campfire Series dives into the practical steps for turning your congress into a force for positive change through strategic local partnerships. The session “Start Your Impact Journey with ICCA” will feature Gemmeke De Jongh (she/her) de Jongh from ICCA and Gary Grimmer from GainingEdge, sharing strategies to generate positive change through congresses and partnerships with local stakeholders. 📅 22 October 2024 🕒 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Incredible Impacts Zone Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gDkVHaGB #BestCitiesGA #ICCACongress2024 #IncredibleImpactsProgramme #IncredibleImpactsAward #EventProfs