The Talking Point: The IMEX Group Podcast IMEX Group

Today in our episode we’re talking plastic in events and how the return to in-person events can be a purposeful recovery with Meegan Jones, Sustainability Advisor, The Ocean Race.

You’ll take away insights including:


How the Ocean Race, one of the world’s big three sailing events (alongside the America’s Cup and the Olympics) approaches sustainability
Why we can’t rest easy on the use of single-use plastics and, aside from F&B, where else can we make a big impact?
How COVID-19 impacts plastic use in events (hint: the hygiene standards we had in place pre-pandemic were always designed to combat virus/germ spread!)
What are the pain points for event professionals designing sustainable events? Where can we break down silos to improve end-of-life planning for event waste?
Why eventprofs can lead as consumers by creating demand for sustainable innovations
How your events can be ‘living labs’ for testing sustainability innovations in the future

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Download the Sustainable Look and Overlay report for free here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MhF5StMayZu-Jn1spv_VlHUn_Qgj_PsA/view
IOC and UEFA’s LCA Report: https://www.olympic.org/news/new-guide-commissioned-by-ioc-and-uefa-helps-identify-more-sustainable-solutions-for-event-branding-and-signage

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If you're interested in learning more about IMEX, our events, our values and why we call our company 'The heartbeat of the global business events community', visit our website: www.imexexhibitions.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/IMEXGroup/, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/imex/, Twitter: www.twitter.com/IMEX_Group, Instagram: www.instagram.com/imex_group/. We’re here to serve and we like to have fun doing so. If that sounds like you, be sure to follow us.

Today in our episode we’re talking re-wilding organisations to improve productivity, resilience, and collaboration with Jon Barnes, Adaptive Organisations Consultant. 

You’ll take away insights including: 


We speak a lot about learning from nature (it’s out Talking Point!), but exactly how are we putting this into practice at IMEX? 
What does being a gardener have to do with good leadership?! 
What is an adaptive team? And how can being adaptive increase employee freedom and responsibility? 
Why should we move away from “traditional” agile working jargon towards nature metaphors? (Hint: human beings aren’t machines!) 
Why over-structuring an organisation can result in waste of energy, talent and money – and how do we break out of those structures? 
What are the longer-term benefits of “waiting and watching” – nurturing your team to develop their own solutions to problems? 

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You can reach Jon at his website here: http://jonbarnes.me 

We're excited that Jon has allowed us to give his Wilding Organisations book away totally free of charge. It really is the simplest and quickest way to get a flavour of adaptive working and the benefits it could bring to your business: http://jonbarnes.me/books/wilding-organisations 

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If you're interested in learning more about IMEX, our events, our values and why we call our company 'The heartbeat of the global business events community', visit our website: www.imexexhibitions.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/IMEXGroup/, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/imex/, Twitter: www.twitter.com/IMEX_Group, Instagram: www.instagram.com/imex_group/. We’re here to serve and we like to have fun doing so. If that sounds like you, be sure to follow us. 

Today in our episode we’re talking about the most important lessons learned from 2020 (!) and the meaning of a new term ‘second generation events’ with Dale Parmenter, CEO, DRPG.


You’ll take away insights including:
How to can embrace your virtual event abilities
What are the most common mistakes event planners still make when producing a virtual event?
Why it’s vital to look to television for inspiration when planning the audience experience
Why failing to rehearse is rehearsing to fail – the false economy of trust!
Why in-person, serendipitous meetings are never going to go away

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If you're interested in learning more about IMEX, our events, our values and why we call our company 'The heartbeat of the global business events community', visit our website: www.imexexhibitions.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/IMEXGroup/, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/imex/, Twitter: www.twitter.com/IMEX_Group, Instagram: www.instagram.com/imex_group/. We’re here to serve and we like to have fun doing so. If that sounds like you, be sure to follow us.

Today in our episode we’re talking about how nature can bring communities together with Greg DeShields, Executive Director, PHL Diversity.

You’ll take away insights including:


How and why Philadelphia came to position itself as a leader in diversity
Why planners choose to take their events to a diverse city and the impact on communities
Fairmount Park in Philadelphia is five times larger than New York’s Central Park – who knew?!
How Philadelphia uses its parks to engage nearby communities, underserved groups and youth
Why natural environments, even those within cities, can be huge assets to destinations as events start their return

Greg DeShields spoke on an expert panel at PlanetIMEX in October 2020, in the session COVID-19 -where are we now? You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/i4hsGet0yJY

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If you're interested in learning more about IMEX, our events, our values and why we call our company 'The heartbeat of the global business events community', visit our website: www.imexexhibitions.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/IMEXGroup/, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/imex/, Twitter: www.twitter.com/IMEX_Group, Instagram: www.instagram.com/imex_group/. We’re here to serve and we like to have fun doing so. If that sounds like you, be sure to follow us.

Today in our episode we’re talking about the power of nature with Daniel Fox, photographer/philosopher/explorer/entrepreneur/artist and author of Feel The Wild. This is part two in a podcast series with Daniel.

You’ll take away insights including:


How do we re-connect with nature – is it as simple as leaving your phone behind?
Why Daniel thinks climate change is about our relationship with the world, both giving and taking.
What are young peoples’ attitudes towards nature?
What happens when there is no connection with nature?
How having ups and downs in life can create a certain kind of peace
Where will Daniel’s travels take him next? (As soon as the world re-opens!)

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Daniel Fox will be speaking at PlanetIMEX, the October edition. Stay tuned here: https://planetimex.com/

Daniel’s book, Feel The Wild, is available now http://danielfox.co/book/

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If you're interested in learning more about IMEX, our events, our values and why we call our company 'The heartbeat of the global business events community', visit our website: www.imexexhibitions.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/IMEXGroup/, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/imex/, Twitter: www.twitter.com/IMEX_Group, Instagram: www.instagram.com/imex_group/. We’re here to serve and we like to have fun doing so. If that sounds like you, be sure to follow us.

Today in our episode we’re talking about the power of nature with Daniel Fox, photographer/philosopher/explorer/entrepreneur/artist and author of Feel The Wild. Keep an eye out for part two of this podcast, coming soon.

You’ll take away insights including:


What Daniel has to say about the craft of photography - Budding nature photographers listen up!
Nature is both teacher and mentor – how do we listen?
How Daniel’s mantra serves to connect him to nature and himself (and what do snow globes have to do with it?!)
What is the power of using your voice, in nature and in life?
Why it’s important to feel our connection with animals, whether in conflict or communion
Earth, wind, fire, water – which is Daniel’s favourite element?

Daniel Fox will be speaking at PlanetIMEX, the October edition. Stay tuned here: https://planetimex.com/

Daniel’s book, Feel The Wild, is available now http://danielfox.co/book/

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If you're interested in learning more about IMEX, our events, our values and why we call our company 'The heartbeat of the global business events community', visit our website: www.imexexhibitions.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/IMEXGroup/, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/imex/, Twitter: www.twitter.com/IMEX_Group, Instagram: www.instagram.com/imex_group/. We’re here to serve and we like to have fun doing so. If that sounds like you, be sure to follow us.