A wrap-up of our September 25th webinar, now available FREE on-demand! Sustainability: Green Meetings Measurement Speaker: Mariela McIlwraith Download the slides as a PDF » This free one-hour webinar on sustainability presented by Mariela McIlwraith, president of Meeting Change, will provide you with the tools needed to measure the success of your next green meeting, while further explaining how to demonstrate your achievements to organizational leaders and the community. From this session, you will learn to: • Utilize helpful tools and methodologies for measuring sustainability related aspects of your event • Calculate the travel-related carbon emissions for your event • Follow the new international standards for sustainable events using specific measurements Read more about this webinar » More On This Topic Green benchmarks have seriously spurred sustainability Five of the most sustainable meeting cities in North America Convening at ‘green’ convention centers is simply good business Green meetings council debuts sustainable events certificate Upcoming Webinars Mobile Advertising & Sponsorship Trends for Events Tues. October 22, 2013 Innovative CVB Services Wed. October 20, 2013 Contracts: The Basics Wed. November 6, 2013 Profile Mariela McIlwraith, Meeting Change Want to know what’s up in the meetings industry? Mariela McIlwraith is probably the person to ask. As the executive editor of the ninth edition of the Convention Industry Council Manual, scheduled to be released in October, McIlwraith has a front row seat when it comes to new issues impacting the profession. Read more » Featured Video Check the back of the house to make sure it’s green meetings compliant Visit our sponsors: Discover San Jose Stay and play like a local with 300 days of sunshine, world-class golf courses, diverse attractions and central access to Northern California beaches and wine country. With a walkable downtown and free wi-fi, diverse entertainment and cultural offerings – all within walking distance to a myriad of restaurants and hotels, it’s no wonder 98% of planners say they’d return to San Jose in the future. Visit our meeting venues and attractions at SanJose.org. Eugene, Cascades & Coast The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region offers it all for meetings and conventions. From the beauty of our terrain with old growth forests, pristine rivers, rugged mountains, and endless coastline, to our commitment to sustainability, plus unique art, live music, award-winning dining, world-class wineries and breweries, and tax-free shopping, Eugene is a convenient and compelling destination. Whether your event is 10 people or 10,000, we are ready to welcome groups with budgets of any size. For more information, visit our website. Host Your Next Meeting or Event in Utah with Meet In Utah With world-class facilities and unrivaled recreation, Utah is where business and pleasure meet. And Meet In Utah will assist you in selecting the ideal meeting destination for your group – whether you are looking for adventure, luxury, cultural events, an active downtown or some serious recreation. Meet In Utah is a partnership of nine destination marketing organizations that represent Utah's premier meeting destinations. For more information, visit our website.