Ignite Your Events: The Podcast
Brought to you by Ignite, the magazine for business event professionals, Ignite Your Events explores the issues facing the industry—from RFPs and price setting to ethics and negotiating—and speaks to the innovative thinkers who are working on the solutions. Your hosts, Debbie van der Beek, President and Chief Visionary Officer of Ignite and Editor, and Director of Content Innovation Laura Bickle aren’t afraid stir the pot and have the tough discussions necessary to move the industry forward. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation filled with real experiences, actionable advice and a sense of community.
Episodes

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Worth It: Stand up for Business Events - How it All Began
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
This inaugural episode delves into the origins and impact of the "Worth It: Stand Up for Business Events Initiative," born from a profound session at the 2022 PCMA Canadian Innovation Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada. Debbie and Laura share compelling stories of industry challenges and triumphs to elevate the business events sector.
A big thank you to Quebec City for sponsoring this episode. Learn what makes Quebec City a unique and memorable destination for business events at https://meetings.quebec-cite.com/en.
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We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ignite Your Events. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice to elevate your business events!
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