Hi Danni,
The tough part with the increased health and safety measures is the whole dining experience. Buffets with washable dinnerware are ideal to reduce waste, but won't be possible for a while longer. I think a good alternative might be compostable items, with clear bins for what goes where and a real plan for the volume produced (most composting plants don't take events' compostable because it's too much dry material at once and can unbalance a compost pile). For the masks, I think including reusable, washable masks in the goody bag (one per day of the event) would be a great way to have swag available for sponsors + insure we're not using a ton of disposable masks.
As for how hybrid events will factor in, I'm not sure, but we are considering keeping some of our smaller meetings fully virtual to dispense with the expense and logistics associated with travel, which is also good for the planet since people would drive or fly to attend.
Cheers,
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BΓ©line FALZON
Conference Program Specialist II
California Teachers Association
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-17-2021 11:54
From: Danielle Czark
Subject: How will you keep your events sustainable while maintaining safety & health measures?
Hello, and happy Monday - we're here with another Huddle of the Week discussion! Earth Day was only a few weeks back, and with some regions around the world returning to in-person and hybrid events in the near future, it brings up a valid consideration β are new safety & health measures going to affect how green you can keep your meetings & events?
We have seen properties, businesses, and organizations alike take excellent measures thus far to ensure they are meeting, and even exceeding, health & safety standards during these times. Some examples include hand-sanitizer and hand-wipes for attendees, personal to-go boxes and silverware for meals, disposable masks, and more. There are also aspects that may lead to less of a footprint, such as less printed material and more digital experiences to prevent certain interactions & physical exchanges.
With all of that in mind, prior to the pandemic the industry was making a great charge ahead to keep events sustainable.
- How will you keep your events sustainable while maintaining safety & health measures?
- Will hybrid events help manage this experience by still offering a virtual experience for attendees?
Let us know your thoughts below! #HuddleoftheWeek #VoiceIt
P.S. - Have questions about hybrid events? Join us this Thursday at 11am ET for our next Ask the Expert session with members of Cvent's Professional Services team! This team works directly with clients to support their virtual and hybrid events through the Attendee Hub, and they have a ton of insight to share. You can post your question on the Q&A thread at any point between now and Thursday, so don't miss out. πββ
#ManagingVirtualEvents
#SourcingaVenue
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Danni Czark
Senior Associate, Online Community Marketing
Cvent
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