Let's get talking!

Worth It challenges the business events industry to create positive, productive, open conversations around articulating and showcasing our value as individuals, companies, and as an industry.

Worth It will touch on many hot topics, from rate transparency and discounting to protecting ideas, the debate on charging for RFPs, and so much more

There will be many ways to participate throughout the year! Join the LinkedIn discussion, engage in a workshop at an industry event, and visit the Worth It page often, as new resources will be added. Plus, Ignite will be giving away fun prizes… because you’re Worth It!

 
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Worth It Conversations

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Giveaway

You're Worth It

$250 Education Bursary

Earn multiple entries by:
1. Following @IgniteMagazine on LinkedIn
2. Interacting in an #IgniteWorthIt discussion
3. Resharing an #IgniteWorthIt social media post

Poll

Do you disclose commissions you receive for booking business to your clients?
 
Do you disclose commissions you receive for booking business to your clients?
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Yes
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Yes, and I pass them to the client
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Worth It Live

Come out and join the conversation in person. Ignite will be hosting a series of thoughtful discussions live at industry events, focused on topics related to Worth It.
MPI’s The Event
Date: May 11 - 13, 2023
Location: Gatineau, QC

Session: Worth It - We Make it Look Too Easy
This workshop will explore how to communicate your value to clients who don’t always comprehend what it takes to run a seamless event.
 
CAEM Annual Conference
Date: June 11 - 13, 2023
Location: RBC Place London

Session: Trends that are Changing Our Work Environment, June 13 @ 2:00 pm
As the workplace continues to evolve, this session will provide an opportunity to discuss key topics that impact our businesses. Ignite Editor, Laura Bickle, will be continuing the Worth It conversation at one of the topical round tables.
 
CanSPEP Conference
Date: August 1 - 4, 2023
Location: St. John’s, NL

Session: Hot Topics: Stand up for Business Events!
Let’s get talking! Get ready for a lively, interactive discussion that will leverage the knowledge in the room to brainstorm solutions to common pain points—RFPs and discounting to rate setting and idea theft—experienced by event-industry entrepreneurs. This session is inspired by the Ignite Worth It initiative, designed to explore how to articulate and showcase value—as individuals, as companies and as an industry as a whole.
 
Canadian Meeting & Event Expo
Date: August 15 + 16, 2023
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Session: Meetings and Events Industry Panel
Ignite Editor, Laura Bickle, will join other industry experts for a thoughtful discussion about different segments of the meeting and event industry.
 
PCMA Canadian Innovation Conference
Date: November 19 - 21, 2023
Location: Saint John, NB

Session: Our Worth: Conversations Around Recognizing Our Value in Meetings and Events, Nov 20 @ 11:00 am
The conversation has started, we want you to be a part of it. Join us for an enlightening and empowering panel discussion about how we can respond to conversations around compensation for our expertise. During this safe and friendly dialogue, we’ll explore the importance of recognizing and communicating your value effectively.
 
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Worth It Shop

Worth It Insights

The RFP Conundrum

Fed up with wasting time and resources on false hopes and having their ideas ripped off, event pros are rethinking this long-standing business practice.

Getting Real about Rates

Is the Industry ready to be more transparent and strategic about how event services are priced and valued?

Stand Up For Business Events

The tumult of the last three years has provided our industry with the opportunity to hit the reset button. It’s time to reflect on and redefine the value of business events.

Social Media Shareables

Stand Up for Business Events on your social channels. Download the Worth It Social Media Shareables and start sharing and don’t forget to tag #IgniteWorthIt.
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