GCB Newsletter 10 | 2021 Meetings Made in Germany - News for Event Professionals As its first outcome, the current research of Future Meeting Space 2021 has identified ten topics that will impact on future business events. Take a look at our articles in the GCB website’s ‘Germany Meetings Magazine‘ and discover more about hot topics such as ‘The Future Role and Purpose of Convention Bureaux‘. With its new whitepaper, the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe identified future opportunities for national convention bureaux. In this issue of our newsletter, you will also learn more about: • Key Influencing Factors that Impact on Future Events • IMEX America 2021 • New Campaign #SafeBusinessTrips • The Future Role and Purpose of Convention Bureaux • IBTM World 2021 • New Event Ticket Platforms Enjoy the read, stay safe and hopefully see you soon! MICE Think Tank Key Influencing Factors that Impact on Future Events Future Meeting Space 2021 is exploring the challenges of the post-Covid-19 era – factors like new work, mobility, or sustainability experience massive changes and will influence future business events. As its first outcome, the current research by Fraunhofer IAO and the GCB has identified ten topics that will impact on future business events. » Click here for more information. Let’s talk about new event ticket platforms! We’ve recently asked the Response Room community to share their take on the status quo & future of event ticket pricing, marketing and selling. One aspect that has stood out in the survey is the use of external event platforms. Whilst many use them to sell their tickets, they’re rarely being used to promote events. That left us wondering: Is it time for a new event ticket platform? What can we learn from other industries? These are the questions we’d like to address in our latest innovation challenge. » What are your thoughts? Let us know! The Future Role and Purpose of Convention Bureaux The world around us is changing at a rapid pace - co-creation and collaboration are one of the keys to future success. Therefore, 28 experts from the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe collectively explored future solutions to tackle these challenges and identify opportunities in a visionary roadmap for redefining the role of national convention bureaux in the coming decade. » Read the whole whitepaper here. Meetings Hands On IMEX America 2021 The German Convention Bureau will once again represent the German Pavilion at IMEX America at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from 9 to 11 November 2021. Together with seven stand partners, Germany will present itself as a future-oriented and innovative destination for meetings and congresses to the international community of event professionals. We look forward to meeting you there! » An overview of the exhibitors at the German Pavilion can be found here. IBTM World 2021 It's IBTM World season again! We invite you to visit the German Pavilion E50 at IBTM World. Come on a journey with us and meet our 27 booth partners who will represent Germany as a leading convention and meeting destination to the international community from November 30 to December 2, 2021, in Barcelona. » You can find all further information here. Next Stop Germany New GCB Campaign #SafeBusinessTrips How can business trips be organized during and after a pandemic? How can the health and safety of business travelers be ensured in the best possible way? To address these questions, the GCB has launched its new campaign “#SafeBusinessTrips”. On the campaign’s website you can discover comprehensive information on safety and hygiene concepts along the entire delegate journey of business trips to and in Germany. We also invite you to share your own experiences on social media under the hashtag #SafeBusinessTrips. » Learn more here. About us | Imprint German Convention Bureau c/o WeWork Taunusanlage 8 60329 Frankfurt Deutschland/Germany Phone: +49 69 24 29 30-0 Fax: +49 69 24 29 30-26 E-Mail: info@gcb.de Internet: www.gcb.de Managing Director (Geschäftsführer): Matthias Schultze, Represented by the Executive Board (Vorstand): Matthias Schultze Register number: VR 12298 VAT ID number according to s. 27 a of German VAT Law: DE 114 111 459 You can unsubscribe this newsletter here.