Event: Sustainable Meetings Conference

On April 22 to 25, 2012 the event known as the Sustainable Meetings Conference will take place Hilton Bonaventure in Montreal Quebec. The annual Sustainable Meetings Conference is the premier event for meeting organizers and hosts to address sustainability issues that are redefining the events industry.

The core design of the conference embeds the framework of the APEX/ASTM sustainable meeting standards in an exciting and interactive environment. Explore measurement techniques, reporting methods, sustainable supply chain management, cutting-edge hybrid meeting technologies, and the significance of sustainability strategy on a global level.

The GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference is scheduled for April 22-25, 2012 at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure. Explore the latest green meeting strategies in the unique and sophisticated setting of Montreal, Quebec. Before and after conference sessions, shop Sainte-Catherine Street, tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Montreal, enjoy a beautiful view of the city from Mount Royal, and experience Montreal’s unsurpassed sustainable dining options.

The annual GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference is the premier event for planners and suppliers to address sustainability issues that are redefining the events industry. Whether you are an experienced green meetings professional or in the beginning stages of implementing green event practices, the annual Sustainable Meetings Conference will help take your green meeting strategies to the next level.

The core design of the conference embeds the framework of the APEX/ASTM sustainable meeting standards in an exciting and interactive environment. Explore measurement techniques, reporting methods, sustainable supply chain management, cutting-edge hybrid meeting technologies, and the significance of sustainability strategy on a global level.

Building on the momentum from the 2011 GAME ON! event, the 2012 Sustainable Meetings Conference will continue to apply gaming theory principles to the conference design. Enjoy customized mobile application technology, experiential learning tracks, case study integration, and virtual access elements.

The event is hosted By The Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) which is a global community dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading research, policy and standards. The GMIC has led the development of numerous sustainability standards and metrics that are endorsed by the industry as whole. As a global nonprofit association, the GMIC has member representation in over 20

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