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Canadian study reveals how to design lasting event impact
Destination Canada, MEET4IMPACT and GainingEdge reveal the mechanisms that turn an event into a chain of lasting change.


GDS-Forum and Impact Day 2026 bring sustainability and destination impact together
In Szczecin, GSTC, GDS-Movement, MEET4IMPACT and their partners connected sustainability standards, destination stewardship and positive impact creation.


DMOs as catalysts for a regenerative event economy
MEET4IMPACT’s Made Raie explains why destinations are evolving from event hosts into strategic partners for impact.


EIC prepares a new global measure of the economic significance of events
The Events Industry Council’s forthcoming study and global barometer will help document the evolution and economic value of the sector.


New guide helps associations use subvention as a lever for impact
Conferli, MEET4IMPACT and GDS-Movement offer a practical approach to using the financial and in-kind support available from destinations.


Exempla and MEET4IMPACT partner to strengthen association impact
The partnership combines association support with MEET4IMPACT’s expertise in impact strategy, management and measurement.


The five Vs strengthen the rigour of event impact measurement
Professor Mike Duignan explains the research architecture underpinning the multi-year study by Destination Canada, MEET4IMPACT and GainingEdge.


Event subvention can become a genuine lever for change
A global survey reveals a gap between destination ambitions and the criteria that still guide their support programmes.


CitiesIPCC: an urban conference whose climate impact continues over time
The Edmonton case study shows how a scientific meeting can influence research, municipal policy and international climate action.


VisitBritain places impact at the heart of association conferences
At ICC Wales, VisitBritain’s second association conference showed how impact and sustainability can strengthen bids and local event value.


“Social Impact in Destinations” webinar makes impact business as usual
GDS-Movement and MEET4IMPACT share practical strategies connecting event legacy, local collaboration and the measurement of change.


Intentionality is redefining the value of business events in Canada
Year two of Destination Canada’s study identifies the practices that turn a gathering into a driver of lasting change.


In Dublin, associations turn ambition into impact strategies
The second ICCA Association Impact Masterclass guided association leaders in building a theory of change aligned with their mission.


VISITFLANDERS impact framework supports an award-winning inclusive congress
The EACD 2024 congress in Bruges used a theory of change to expand access to sport, culture and technology for people with childhood-onset disabilities.


Highlighting the Winner of the 2024 Global Destination Sustainability Movement & #MEET4IMPACT Impact Award
We are honored to celebrate the Copenhagen Legacy Lab, a transformative initiative by the Copenhagen Convention Bureau.


Impact Day: Driving Positive Change Through Business Events
Impact Day brought together industry leaders, partners, and innovators to explore how business events can drive meaningful change in society


Spotlight on FIEXPO Latin America: Empowering the Future of MICE
Have you caught the incredible feature from our media partner, The Iceberg , showcasing the impressive progress FIEXPO Latin America...


Kuala Lumpur business events shaping the future through Legacy Impact workshop
"Business events delegates want to break from the silos and do more for the communities where they are convening in. Recognising this,...


ICCA Association Impact Masterclass Launches in Kuching
The ICCA Association Impact Masterclass, announced at IBTM World in Barcelona, launches at in Kuching in April 2024, graciously hosted by...


Destination Canada Legacy and Impact Study: Insights and Learnings
At IMEX Frankfurt this week, we at #MEET4IMPACT were honored to join Destination Canada’s Virginie De Visscher, The Iceberg,...
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