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🌱 So excited to be able to announce that we are officially a carbon neutral venue campus! Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to reduce and offset our carbon footprint. This is a huge milestone for us and has given us a baseline for our journey to Net Zero by 2030 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3RGAa5R #GlobalGoals, #GlobalGoalsWeek #SDGs, #Liverpool #eventprofs #eventindustry #netzero #carbon neutral Liverpool City Council Liverpool ONE Liverpool Convention Bureau Marketing Liverpool Liverpool BID Company 2030hub VisitBritain Faye Dyer Ben Williams Kerry Villa (Mulloy) Joanna Rowlands Eddie Dos Santos isla Greengage

💻 AI & Accessibility: Using AI to Make Your Event More Accessible Both AI and accessibility have been huge topics sparking discussion within the events industry. Increasing awareness around different access needs and disabilities is incredibly valuable when it comes to opening up a discussion, and improving the available accommodations and inclusivity of small and large events.   Interestingly, this is where AI can have an impact. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is constantly evolving, learning, and being refined – and one of the areas where people are finding value is via supporting accessibility. In our newest blog, we talk you through the different AI services that could help you, such as: 👇 ⌨️ AI Captions 👀 Visual AI 💬 AI Chatbots 👁️🗨️ Real-time translations Full blog here👉 https://bit.ly/49Dnq6E

We're excited to welcome The Company of Biologists in March 2025 🌱 Earlier in the year their team paid a visit to our campus to find out more about our sustainability strategy, and some of the initiatives we have on-site to help make their centenary conference as green as possible. Alongside our Director of Operations Eddie Dos Santos, we took them up to our roof to see our solar panels and introduced them to our bee-hives. Find out more by watching the video below 👇 #companyofbiologists #sustainability #sustainableevents #eventprofs Faye Dyer Kerry Villa (Mulloy) Darren Neal Adrian Evans Leanne Planche

𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱: 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟭.𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲 ⚡ What a monumental few days! Act 1.5 and Expedition One were more than just events; they were a testament to the power of music and innovation. For three incredible nights, we were treated to electrifying performances by IDLES, Massive Attack, and Nile Rodgers & Chic. These iconic acts brought the house down, filling the arena with their unique sounds and infectious energy. But these gigs were more than just a celebration of music. They were a groundbreaking experiment in sustainable event production, aiming to minimise our environmental impact while still delivering a world-class experience. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this possible: our dedicated in-house teams, the passionate fans, and the innovative partners who shared our vision. 🌍🎶 Culture Liverpool Liverpool City Council Ecotricity Adlib SJM Concerts Sodexo Live! Ben Williams Faye Dyer Kerry Villa (Mulloy) Eddie Dos Santos Darren Neal Kerry McLeish #Act15 #ExpeditionOne #SustainableEvents #Liverpool

It’s happening! 🤩 We’re thrilled to be welcoming Expedition One today, a groundbreaking event exploring the future of sustainable entertainment. Our COO Kerry Villa (Mulloy) hosted a breakout session called ‘Cleaner Arena’ alongside Sam Booth Mike Green Claire O'Neill 🎤 The panel sparked a lively discussion throughout the audience around how we change behaviours throughout the live entertainment industry and what that change might look like for venues, audiences and suppliers alike. A series of innovators and activists including Chris Packham and #massiveattack’s Robert Del Naja also took to the main stage today to share their experiences and views. The next two days are going to be packed full of workshops, live podcasts and top industry leaders sharing their vision for a greener future 💚 A Greener Future Sodexo Live! Liverpool City Council Culture Liverpool Ecotricity Ben Williams Faye Dyer Eddie Dos Santos Joanna Rowlands #expeditionone #act15

🤩The stage is set for an unforgettable few days! We’re so excited for IDLES to kick off Act 1.5 tonight, a series of low-carbon concerts testing exciting new sustainable initiatives. Over the next few days we will also welcome an industry innovation summit, Expedition One, plus two further shows featuring Massive Attack and Nile Rodgers & Chic Our team have been working hard with partners across the industry and we can’t wait to see the outcome. #sustainableevents #lowcarbonevents #eventindustry

Exciting News! 🎶 We're thrilled to be part of a groundbreaking new initiative MusicFutures. This £6.75 million UKRI Creative Cluster will supercharge the Liverpool City Region's music industry, making it a global hub for music research, development, and a national “Creative Cluster” for the UK’s music sector. Together with our partners, we'll be driving economic growth, addressing environmental and inclusivity challenges, and creating new opportunities for musicians, businesses, and the creative economy. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀? 💡 Fostering Innovation: Supporting emerging technologies and talent development. 🤝 Empowering Communities: Providing training and mentorship for underrepresented groups. 💼 Creating Jobs: Driving sustainable, high-paying jobs and business growth. We're excited to contribute to this transformative project and help shape the future of the music industry. #MusicFutures #LiverpoolCityRegion #MusicIndustry #Innovation #CreativeIndustries

👏 We've just wrapped up our third client workshop focused on event legacy and impact The aim of these workshops is to delve deeper into our clients’ event objectives and explore how we can connect them with key stakeholders across the city region to kickstart impactful projects. 💡 A highlight of the session was a fascinating panel discussion examining a real-life legacy case study from Alzheimer's Research UK's event held here last year, featuring expert speakers Emma Robson, James Latham, Jennifer Jensen and Adrian Evans There was also some delicious food served by our caterers Sodexo Live! 🥗 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We're excited to continue working together to create lasting legacies through your events ❤️ #EventLegacy #ImpactfulEvents #Liverpool

☑️ Recruiting Exhibition Sponsors: A Checklist Exhibitions are an incredibly useful way to promote your brand, meet your customer base, or create a memorable experience for visitors. But, this comes with a wide range of costs. If your budget is unable to stretch too far, or you need help breaking into your chosen industry, you might want to consider reaching out to exhibition sponsors. These partnerships can help you to make your exhibition a success but what types of sponsorships exist for exhibitions, and how do you get corporate sponsors to work with you? Our newest blog talks you through our top tips for recruiting an exhibition sponsor. Read the full blog here👇 https://bit.ly/4eNcCDW

🌍It’s been a month since our COO Kerry Villa (Mulloy) returned from an incredible trip to the U.S., joining Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region and other leaders from the Liverpool City Region to promote our area as a top destination for innovation, investment, and collaboration. This video highlights just how valuable the trip was and how much the group achieved. From Boston to New York, Kerry joined with colleagues to help showcase the region's strengths in life sciences, health innovation, and major events. Key highlights for Kerry included: ✅ Cultural Connections: Celebrated Liverpool’s ties with New York, from Beatles-themed events to discussions about Birkenhead Park’s inspiration for Central Park. These moments reaffirm the importance of transatlantic tourism and cultural exchange. ✅ The Power of Events: Kerry spent time meeting the Meet Boston team, who are a not-for-profit marketing and visitor services organisation focused on enhancing the economy of Boston. She met the teams who operate the Boston Convention Centre and the New York Javit Centre, sharing best practice and discussing the power of events, how events can create lasting legacies, reach diverse members of our communities, drive economic regeneration, and stimulate the visitor economy. ✅ Sports Tourism Growth: Collaborative discussions with Fenway Sports Group about leveraging their global reach to enhance Liverpool's profile as a premier events and tourism hub. Their support has already made waves, with major events like Taylor Swift's Anfield concerts generating millions for our local economy. With the U.S. already contributing £2.1bn in investment to our region, this mission reaffirmed the enormous potential for even greater partnerships. Excited for the next steps as we continue to build these vital connections! ✈️💼 #LiverpoolCityRegion #Innovation #LifeSciences #CulturalExchange #Investment #TransatlanticPartnerships Richard McGuckin Claire McColgan CBE Eunice O. Laura Pye kevin mcmanus Clare Briegal Tom Cassidy Ellie Stanborough Pernille Kousgaard Vicky Hincks Gavin Quinn Lindsay Sharples Ruth Wood