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Which breakout session will you choose at the beam & MIA ESG Summit?The programme gives delegates the opportunity to focus on the ESG challenges most relevant to their business, with practical guidance from people working directly in these areas.🟣 Changing LegislationFrom the EU ECGT and UK Green Claims Code to CSRD, SECR and TCFD, this session will cut through the legal language and explain what event businesses need to do. It will also cover how to evidence environmental claims and prepare for the move away from terms such as “carbon neutral”.🟣 Scope 3 Carbon Measurement and Supply Chain GovernanceExplore the realities of managing ethics and compliance across an extended workforce. Delegates will also test Greengage’s new 57-question supplier portal live during the session — a platform valued at £1,500 per year.🟣 Social Value vs CSRWhat separates a standalone CSR activity from genuine Social Value? Discover how local employment, Real Living Wage commitments, student placements and considered supplier choices can be built into event delivery – and why this increasingly matters when bidding for tenders.Places are limited, so don’t miss your chance to choose the session that could make the biggest difference to your business.Register for the beam & Meetings Industry Association ESG Summit,14 September at BMA House:beam-org.uk/events/beam-mia-esg-summit/#WeArebeamUK #ESGSummit See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

“The return you will get in raising the visibility of your business and gaining knowledge is invaluable.”That’s the experience of Conferences UK since returning to beam as an Agency member.In our latest Agency Focus, CEO Simon Thompson explains why the company chose to renew a relationship that began during its HBAA membership and how the team is already benefiting from:🟣 A personal welcome and support from the beam Buddy system🟣 Opportunities to build relationships with venues and industry colleagues🟣 Access to knowledge and best-practice sharing🟣 Greater visibility across the business events sectorRead the full Conferences UK story: beam-org.uk/blog/agency-focus-conferences-uk-returns-to-beam/Could your agency benefit from being part of the beam community too? Discover more about membership: beam-org.uk/membership-benefits/#WeArebeamUK #beamMembership #Testimonial See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Where does our community fit within the responsible events landscape?At the beam & Meetings Industry Association ESG Summit, Matt Grey from eventdecision ® will lead a rapid-fire polling session that puts your views at the centre of the discussion.Grab your phone and have your say on how your company, your sector and the wider industry are performing when it comes to responsible events.Your responses will be added to a growing global dataset gathered at industry events including Confex 2027, The Sustainable Event Show 2026 and M&I Expo 2026. You’ll then see how the results compare with the views of global industry leaders.It’s a chance to take stock, see where our community stands and help build a clearer picture of progress across the events industry.Join us at the beam & MIA ESG Summit and make sure your voice is part of the results.Register now: bit.ly/4xspIA#ESGSummit #WeArebeamUK #ESG #Sustainability See MoreSee Less
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Welcome to the August edition of Spotlight, arriving a little earlier this month ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend!This month’s edition is brought to you by Membership Director, Ryan Brierley-Doyle, and includes:🟣 Highlights from this summer’s popular Come Dine With Me events🟣 The latest updates on our upcoming events:• The beam & Meetings Industry Association ESG Summit, including details of some of our panellists• Registration details for beam Agents for CHS Manchester• Details on why Agents should register for the Great Venue Showcase with IACC Meetings🟣 A partner update with Hornbeam Workplace Wellbeing🟣 PR Replay🟣 A warm welcome to our two newest members, Ashton Gate Stadium and British Motor Museum Take a read and enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend 👉 lnkd.in/eVFDKua4#WeArebeamUK #Spotlight See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Only 45% of beam and MIA members publish their sustainability policy externally.So, what’s holding the other 55% back?At the beam & Meetings Industry Association ESG Summit, our panel session, Why You Should Be Shouting About It, will explore why organisations doing good work around sustainability can still be reluctant to talk about it.Joining Louisa Watson on the panel are:🟪 Danny Pecorelli – Exclusive Collection🟪 Patricia Neal – De Vere🟪 Ellen Mutimer – Inntel Ltd🟪 Chris Smith – islaTogether, they’ll discuss whether fear of greenwashing is leading to greenhushing, what clients really want to know and how businesses can communicate their progress without claiming to have all the answers.They’ll also look at the commercial case for taking action, from reducing waste and costs to improving efficiency, influencing buying decisions and creating wider value.It promises to be an open and honest discussion about doing, measuring and communicating sustainability – and why we should have the confidence to share the journey, not just the destination.Join us at the beam & MIA ESG Summit at BMA House on 14th September, register here: lnkd.in/eDPsFdJd#WeArebeamUK #ESGSummit #Sustainability See MoreSee Less
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