JNTO’s virtual 75-minute seminar “New Ideas for Sustainable Business Events” will take place on 3 March and 10 March, starting at 1000hrs GMT. JNTO’s webinar partners will each give a 7-minute briefing: JAL, The J Team, and Prince Hotels & Resorts on 3 March; followed by ANA, Okura Nikko Hotels and TOPTOURS Europe on 10 March. We are happy to announce the complete line-up of speakers for the seminars. |
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Chloé Menhinick Board Member, European Society of Association Executives (ESAE)
Chloé Menhinick leads GainingEdge's Association Consulting practice which specializes in the strategic development of national, regional and international associations.
She is a passionate believer that Associations play a unique and critical role in helping achieve the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and is driven to help Associations leverage their role as drivers of societal development. Chloé is regularly called on to present at industry events, and enjoys writing articles for industry publications on a range of issues affecting the future of Associations.
She is a Member of the Union of International Associations (UIA) and a Board Member of the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) where she is also Co-Chair of the ESAE Communications & Membership committee. |
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Anna Green Managing Director, Broadsword
A strong and capable leader and mentor, with a pragmatic and positive outlook, Broadsword’s Managing Director, Anna Green strives to create a cooperative and family-like environment. With a deep respect for hard work and determination, Anna’s focus on the team and desire to overcome challenges and help those around her succeed, is pivotal to her role.
Anna joined Broadsword in 2014, a former teacher with a background in technical theatre and stepped into the role of Managing Director in 2019. The London-based event communications agency produces a wide range of in-person, hybrid and virtual global corporate events. Key to Anna’s approach is doing the right thing – for Broadsword’s people, clients, the events industry and the planet – building sustainability, diversity and inclusion and well-being into all aspects of the business. |
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Anna Abdelnoor Co-founder, isla
Anna is the co-founder of isla - the independent industry body supporting the events sector transition to a more sustainable future. As the driving force behind isla, Anna articulates and leads the sustainability vision for the industry. Focusing on direct action, measurable targets, education and standardisation of the sector to accelerate and capitalise on global momentum to transform to a sustainable global society.
Having worked with a plethora of agencies on large scale events for global clients, Anna knows just how capable the industry is in delivering huge projects under pressure and believes the same collaborative attitude is integral to addressing the climate crisis within the events sector.
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Mike Williams - Moderator Senior Partner, GainingEdge
Mike is a destination and convention and visitor bureau specialist with 30 years’ experience in the tourism and business events industry. Since joining GainingEdge in 2007 he has been a lead consultant on destination and convention bureau development for clients in Australia, Africa, China, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Qatar, Rwanda, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom & USA. Mike was also deeply involved in bureau development programmes in Japan, Macao and Thailand. He has also been providing consultancy support for convention centre developments around the globe, including a number within the Asia Pacific region. In addition, Mike oversees GainingEdge's in-market sales representation. |
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Join us to learn about new and innovative ideas on how to motivate and revitalise your meeting participants in Japan and deliver more sustainable programmes. As the world aims for a carbon-free future, new ideas are required to spur innovations to tackle climate change. Japan is among the leaders in this global journey and JNTO is proud to do our part to contribute.
In the meantime please feel free to explore Japan through the Japan Meetings and Events website: www.japanmeetings.org
If you are unable to attend either of the virtual events and would like more information regarding Japan for the meetings and incentives, please don't hesitate to contact us.
To register please click below.
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If you are unavailable please extend the invitation to a member of your team and please feel free to share with others who you may be interested in attending: |
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We hope to see you at one of our virtual seminars in March!
Kind regards,
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Eleanor Wyllie | Convention Manager Japan Convention Bureau Japan National Tourism Organization E: eleanor_wyllie@jnto.go.jp ; mice_uk@jnto.go.jp T: +44 20 7398 5670 |
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