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Live Broadcast – More details revealed!

We are delighted to finalise our agenda for our forthcoming Live Broadcast, and wanted to share some of the topics that we will be discussing.

As well as a packed agenda we are pleased to announce that Nigel Huddleston MP Tourism, will be sending a message of support to the industry.

EDGE Venues Broadcast Agenda 

Fitter for the Future

Insights and Trends from the UK and Global Industry

See what our research tells us on how our Industry is getting ready for the return. What is happening in the rest of the world, what are people saying and what does the data show to support it. 

What has the EDGE Team been doing to ensure we and our Licensee will beFitter for the Future and we have been busy!!!! So our venues and buyers will be ready. 

Tool Kit for Venues the Build Confidence and Win Business 

See all the new functionality and features that have been added into a new look and feel EDGE Venues. This will deliver a fantastic toolkit for venues to share their stories, build confidence in their Venue and really engage with both Agency and Corporate Buyers when decisions are being made on the selection process. Added to that see the new RFP process designed to deliver serious cost reduction to all stakeholders both  Buyers and Venues. Take advantage of a great limited offer designed to support Venues in their engagement as they prepare for a successful return to a new norm. 

What is the Data saying 

Experience first hand what the EDGE data and analytics tools and dashboards can tell about our industry, as we prepare for the swift return. See how we can ensure a quality increase in conversions by reducing the amount of noise that unsuitable RFP’s bring at a time when resources are scarce. 

Corporate Planner Future insights for the Short, Medium and Long term

Hear what 5 of Trinity Event Solutions Key Clients and Buyers are saying about the return of Live Events and what their predictions are for their companies and what will help them to buy and commit. 

Agency view of the Future 

Hear what 2 Leading Agencies insights are,  not just on our future but also where we feel the budgets will be spent, what and how the delegate experience will expect as the new norm. Crucially how quickly we can get to a level we were at pre Covid. More importantly,  how collaboration will play a critical part with all parts of the Industry to return safely and professionally. 

Hybrid Events an opportunity for Venues 

Many of the our Buyers and Venues key Teams will only just be returning from many months of furlough to a new world where Hybrid will be the new norm.  How can a Venues react quickly and safely to deliver to their needs from enquiry handling to tech requirements and event delivery – at a profit!! hear top tips to help you add to your venue offering safely and know when to get the experts in!!. 

No need to register, just join us on the day, by clicking the link below

https://broadcast.drpg.events/edge-venues/broadcast

 Remember to save the date in your calendar 

Wednesday 3rd March 2021 – 11am

Please feel free to share with your contacts.  All are welcome to join us, Your help and support will always so important to us all here at Trinity and EDGE venue

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Sustainability – how ‘green’ is your conference venue?

CSR is a hot topic at the moment and every day there’s something on the news about greater environmental responsibility. There’s a trend for sustainable venues to attract more business than those that haven’t incorporated new features and venues are now realising that the need to incorporate ‘green’ design in to their way of life, for example switching to LED lights, using water dispensers instead of bottles and cutting the plastic. For an event organiser, it is difficult to hold a sustainable event without the help of the venue and they are asking more questions about the venue’s recycling policy, disposal of food waste and sourcing of local products.

Check the standards

If you are looking for a venue that actively works toward sustainable practices, check whether it is LEED or ISO 20121 certified.

LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most frequently used organisation to certify the ecological sustainability of buildings.

ISO 20121 sets environmental guidelines and monitors compliance within the events industry.

Increasingly venues are taking the following steps to become more sustainable:

  • Using renewable energy to power buildings
  • Compensating for emissions with carbon offsetting
  • Using their roof to generate solar power
  • Installing a ‘green roof’ and install beehives
  • Harvesting rainwater and recycling grey water
  • New buildings sourcing local materials to reduce their carbon footprint

Transport

Transport accounts for a high percentage of an event’s CO2 emissions, but there are some steps you can take to reduce it.

  • See if electric or hydrogen-powered buses are available for moving delegates around
  • Use hotels and venues that are linked to public transport systems or are within walking distance of each other
  • There may be a discounted travel card which gives delegates use of the public transport system

Renewable energy

Solar power is one of the fastest growing forms of green energy and many venues have large roofs that can hold solar panels. As well as generating electricity, there are also systems for heating water by using solar systems.

A venue with ample natural daylight will use less power than one that needs lighting everywhere and is generally more pleasant for attendees.

Gardens and open spaces

Increasingly venues are using their rooftops and garden areas to grow their own produce for the kitchens. They can’t be completely self-sufficient but cultivating their own vegetables has started the process and more venues are now sourcing from local suppliers and reducing the environmental impact of food miles. Installing beehives gives the venue the option to supply local honey and encourage endangered bee populations.

Venues are also finding that planting a green roof can reduce the rooftop temperature and therefore reduce power used in air conditioning the building.

Reducing the use of water

Collecting rainwater collection and reusing waste water is frequently found in conference venues, whether that is for use on plants or to flush lavatories. Most venues now have sensors on taps to turn them off and limit the use of water.

Sustainable catering

You might have to use the venue’s caterer or may be able to use your own, but you can check the catering to avoid unnecessary waste and try to plan meals using seasonal local produce.

Fish and meat can be sourced from suppliers who use accreditation schemes, such as the Sustainable catering Marine Stewardship Council and Red Tractor Scheme in the UK. Fairtrade products, particularly drinks are also available.

Minimise individually packaged food and drink items – for example by providing milk or cream in jugs rather than individual plastic cartons, and use reusable crockery, glassware and cutlery. It is now possible to bottle water onsite and provide glasses, rather than using plastic bottles.

Many venues publish their environmental policies or are happy to make them available to event organisers. They will help clients, suppliers and partners to minimise the impact of their activities on the environment and follow sustainable practices.