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15.09.2020
An increasing number of markets around the world have begun to reopen business events with varying Covid-19 protocols in place. While some cities in China are now operating full calendars, increasing number of exhibitions and live events are taking place in Europe, the Middle East and North and South America. Despite the necessity to shift to digital only events in recent months, numerous studies have shown that companies are eager to return to meeting face-to-face at live events as their preferred marketing channel to reconnect with customers and suppliers and rebuild their businesses following the pandemic.
Confidence will remain a key issue - reassuring customers and visitors
that business events can be operated in a controlled environment which
adheres to local regulations and policies, and which can minimize
associated health risks. Early indicators from events that have been
successfully held around the world support this argument and will
bolster the industry as markets emerge from lockdown restrictions.
To support this, we are pleased to announce the publication of the: “Good
Practice Guide: addressing Covid-19 requirements for re-opening
business events – version 2” produced jointly by AIPC, the
International Association of Convention Centres, ICCA, the
International Convention and Congress Association and UFI, the global
association of the exhibition industry.
The Guide builds on the first report published in May and includes 12
mini case-studies and learnings from events which successfully too
place during July and August around the world. It follows the series of
Covid-19 related publications by the three associations and it is being
shared with the respective memberships. It continues to support their
work to create conditions and safeguards that will enable the smooth
reopening of their activities while observing the needs and
expectations of relevant governments and health authorities.
This Guide complements three earlier publications which were produced
and distributed in March, April and May of this year: “As demonstrated
over the last few months, providing a framework and resources like this
Guide are of critical importance when it comes to successfully
re-opening for organised events”, said AIPC president Aloysius Arlando.
“This updated version includes lessons learnt from our members across
our global community and some great examples of colleagues who have
successfully re-opened for business and are happy to share their
experiences with the entire industry. Once again, the G3 proves its
strength in collaboration to provide our communities with pertinent
information and good case studies that will serve as useful references
for us to move to a post-Covid world.”
“Collaboration and knowledge sharing are the most important drivers of
success during challenging times. Our whole industry is built on the
premise that coming together for great content and education improves
organisations – it is therefore vital we demonstrate that through our
own work and our own efforts to minimise the impact of Covid-19 on our
sector and emerge stronger than ever. This guide highlights some of the
leading ideas and success stories across our industry in recent months.
It is a reflection of hard work and perseverance in the face of real
difficulties and I recommend it to colleagues around the world. In
particular, the case studies show a variety of different approaches and
creative ideas to ensure events continue to be a success for all
involved. There is something here for everyone, no matter what role
they play in the delivery of conferences, congresses and events.” said
ICCA president James Rees.
“Exhibitions and indeed the entire events industry have been among the
worst affected by the pandemic. One of the first industries to be shut
down in March, many parts of the world are yet to open their doors
again. However, getting the green light to open our doors and reopen
our events is only the first hurdle we are facing. We need to reassure
our visitors and customers that they can be confident in coming to our
events, to meet face to face and rebuild their businesses. As a
face-to-face industry we always put the safety of our visitors first,
and this Guide shows the many ways that as an industry we are working
to implement the very best practices to achieve that,” said Mary
Larkin, UFI president, and president of Diversified Communications USA.
As with previous Guides, this latest publication has been created as a
collaborative project amongst different parts of the overall industry.
It has been developed through the direct, practical experiences and
expertise of members that are dealing with the impacts on a day-to-day
basis, and the three association Presidents acknowledged this
invaluable contribution to the relevance of the content.
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