Start your day right – fuel yourself with a great breakfast on board the Opal River Cruise.

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The events industry faces a significant challenge: reconciling the environmental impacts of global travel with the need for international events?

Notably, the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite aiming to be the most sustainable Games yet, encountered travel-related emissions that exceeded estimates by 60%, with long-haul flights contributing to over half of the total emissions. 

In light of this, how can the events industry overcome the challenges of reducing travel emissions while preserving the global reach and inclusivity of international events?

This panel will explore:

• The role of virtual and hybrid events: Are these formats viable, long-term solutions for significantly reducing carbon footprints?

• Practical strategies for greener events: What actionable steps can event professionals implement to enhance sustainability, from transportation to catering?

• The future of international events: How will the events industry evolve in response to the growing urgency of the climate crisis?

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In the high-pressure world of event planning, where deadlines loom and expectations mount, maintaining mental wellbeing and avoiding burnout often feels like an impossible task. 

But what if you could integrate mindfulness and resilience into your daily routine - no matter how busy you are?

This interactive workshop will provide actionable strategies to prioritise your mental health, enhancing your productivity rather than compromising it:

• Understanding the industry’s unique challenges: What are the mental health demands and common stressors of the event industry, and how do they impact performance and wellbeing?

• Resilience-building exercises: Discover simple techniques to stay grounded under pressure, and learn how to bounce back from setbacks.

• Mindfulness for busy professionals: Develop quick and easy mindfulness practices that can fit into even the most hectic schedules, and address the myth that mindfulness takes too much time with ‘micro-mindfulness moments’.

• Stress management tactics: Understand proven strategies to manage stress proactively, rather than reacting to it. 

• Personalised wellbeing plans: Tailor your own plan to maintain balance and clarity, even during peak event cycles, and share insights to discover additional techniques that work for others. 

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The global events industry is grappling with a critical talent shortage. To stay competitive, organisations must think beyond borders and embrace innovative strategies for building and retaining diverse, high-performing international teams. 

This panel will discuss:

• Recruiting globally: What are some strategies for building international teams including satellite offices, remote staff, and hybrid models? What are the best practices for finding multi-lingual, cross-cultural professionals?

• Upskilling and development: What are effective training programmes to upskill existing people for global demands?

• Retaining global talent: How do we overcome challenges like cultural integration, time zones, and compliance? How can flexible working models, career progression opportunities, and unique employee benefits retain top talent?

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We'll enjoy an hour downtime onboard the river cruise before arriving at Bratislava at 17:30. 

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Get ready for an exciting treasure hunt through the streets of Bratislava, where you'll uncover hidden gems, take in the stunning sights of Slovakia’s capital, and immerse yourself in its rich history - all while engaging in a fun, interactive adventure!

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