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Advancing Clean, Affordable Energy through Business Events: BestCities’ Commitment to SDG Goal 7
For the first time in a decade, global electricity access has declined, largely due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict. At the current rate, 660 million people will lack electricity and 1.8 billion will remain without access to clean cooking facilities by 2030. In response to the urgent need for
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Advancing Education through Business Events: BestCities’ Commitment to SDG Goal 4
Countries around the world are facing significant educational failings. The COVID-19 pandemic has played a key role, leaving a severe and lingering impact on learning systems.
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Insights from the BestCities-ICCA Community Cafe-Spotlight on Success: Tips to Craft a Winning Entry for Incredible Impacts
On 1 April 2025, BestCities Global Alliance and ICCA hosted two insightful sessions to unpack the dynamics of creating lasting impacts through international conferences and celebrating these through the Incredible Impacts Programme.
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BestCities’ Approach to SDG Goal 9: Advancing Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through Business Events
The United Nations says that economic growth, social development and climate action rely on investments in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development, and technological progress.
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Amplifying Clean Water and Sanitation Research and Innovation: BestCites Global Alliance’s Commitment to UN SDG Goal 6
Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is the foundation for health and wellbeing.
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Exploring Innovative AI Solutions: Beyond ChatGPT
In an engaging session hosted by BestCities Global Alliance, Julian Moore took us on a journey beyond ChatGPT, showcasing the immense potential of AI in streamlining and enhancing business operations. This article captures the essence of the discussion, providing insights into various AI tools and offering tips for incorporating AI into your business strategy.
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BestCities Global Alliance’s Approach to SDG Goal 3: Advocating for Global Wellbeing through Business Events
As an alliance of 13 cities that harness the power of collaboration and community to create positive, lasting impacts through business events, BestCities Global Alliance is committed to supporting SDG Goal 3 by advocating for meetings that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of healthcare.
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Championing Gender Equality through Business Events: BestCities’ Approach to UN SDG Goal 5
Women and girls represent half the world’s population, yet globally women in the labour market still earn 23 percent less than men and spend three times as many hours engaging in unpaid domestic and care work.
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Leveraging Business Events for Climate Action: BestCities Global Alliance’s Approach to UN SDG Goal 13
Plants and trees bloom earlier in the year. Glaciers and ice sheets shrink. Wildfires, droughts and extreme rainfall are the norm for cities around the world.
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The Ultimate Guide to Crafting an Events Business Plan
An event business plan is the cornerstone of any successful event, providing a strategic roadmap for organizing and executing a memorable experience. Whether planning a small local event or a large international conference, a well-crafted business plan is essential for communicating your vision, securing funding, and ensuring long-term sustainability. This guide will walk you through the essential components of an event business plan, based on industry best practices and a proven template that has helped countless event planners achieve success.
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Inside the Bid Process for the 2027 World Physiotherapy Congress with Tracy Bury
Why Guadalajara? Inside the Bid Selection Process for the 2027 World Physiotherapy Congress with Tracy Bury, Interim CEO of World Physiotherapy
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Building Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable Cities: BestCities Global Alliance’s Commitment to UN SDG Goal 11
BestCities Global Alliance’s dedication to UN SDG Goal 11 fosters inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities through impactful business events.
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