BEFuture

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧! Secure funding for your innovative business event project! 🎉   The wait is over—applications for the BEFuture Acceleration Program are officially OPEN! 🎊  SMEs with innovative projects that drive sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience in the business events sector now have the opportunity to access up to €30,000 in funding to implement their ideas with expert guidance.   📅 Key Date: Applications close on February 5th, 2025—don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Attend the info session on the 10th December to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eBZqvDKU   What’s next? 1️⃣ Read the Call for Innovative Projects Guidelines (short link to Guidelines) 2️⃣ Complete your registration to the BEFuture Platform 3️⃣ Submit your project Application to showcase your innovation.   🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d5abWw8t   #Funding #Innovation #Sustainability #SMEs #BusinessEvents #BEFuture

The festive season is here! 🎉 As the year winds down, we’re looking back at some of our favorite moments from 2024. From the launch of our Best Practice Compilation our participation in the inspiring IMEX event, it’s been a year filled with exciting milestones. We were proud to publish our White Paper, host local trainings across Catalonia, Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany, and establish Innovation Hubs in the Netherlands and France. The Innovation Forum in Barcelona brought together brilliant minds, and the launch of our Acceleration Programme and call for mentors set the stage for even greater achievements ahead. Check out our milestones here: ✨ Best Practice compilation ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d3FQwUV9 ✨ IMEX event ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddkf-8Wb ✨ Publication of the White Paper➡️ https://lnkd.in/ek8rExVm ✨ Innovation Forum in Barcelona ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dZDHDm8K ✨ Launch of the Acceleration Programme and call for mentors! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5abWw8t A huge thank you to our incredible partners and team for making this year so special. Here’s to building an even brighter future in 2025! 🌟 Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and good vibes. 🥂🎁

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞! 📋 The BEFuture Acceleration Programme is designed to support SMEs in the business events sector with innovative projects that drive sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience. Here are the practical details you need to know: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: 💰 Funding: Up to €30,000 per project, with a total budget of €2.4 million. 📚 Training: Sessions to educate, stimulate, and support digital and sustainable transitions. 🧑 Mentorship: Guidance from industry experts. 🌐 Networking: Opportunities with business event professionals and related sectors. 🌟 Visibility: Global recognition for supported solutions. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? SMEs based in Catalonia (Spain), Flanders (Belgium), France, Germany, Italy, or the Netherlands. Single SMEs or consortia of up to four entities led by an SME. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Start by registering and passing the eligibility check, then submit your project’s technical description using the application form—simple as that! Apply online by February 5th, 2025: https://lnkd.in/d5abWw8t #Funding #Innovation #Sustainability #SMEs #BusinessEvents

Be a part of the future of business events! 🌍 We are building a Strategic Stakeholder Map to highlight the key players that are shaping the future of the European Business Events sector. This initiative focuses on digitalization, sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience—pillars essential for driving innovation and growth in the industry. 👉https://lnkd.in/eMM7aUsA We’re currently identifying associations, academics, universities, clusters, hubs, and experts who are making a difference. If your organization is contributing to advancing technology, social innovation, sustainability, or business events, we want to hear from you! 🔗 Fill out our questionnaire now to join: https://lnkd.in/ezAe7Ajg #BEFuture #Innovation #BusinessEvents #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #Inclusivity #Resilience

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐭?  This program offers SMEs in the business events sector up to €30,000 in funding, along with technical support, training, and mentorship, to drive sustainable innovation. Aiming to foster sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience, it supports the development and scaling of innovative products, processes, and business models.    The BEFuture Acceleration programme supports three types of innovative projects: 🛠️ Radical Innovations: Create new markets and transform existing ones with ground-breaking technologies or models that challenge and redefine industry standards. 💡 Disruptive Innovations: Make significant advancements in performance or efficiency using cutting-edge technology to push boundaries.  🌟 Substantial Innovations: Enhance existing products, services, or methods to significantly boost performance and efficiency, contributing to increased productivity and competitiveness.  🚀 Incremental Innovation: Upgrades to products, services, or processes that boost efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness   If your project fits into one of these categories, apply now! Visit our website for more details and submit your application by February 5th, 2025. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d5abWw8t   #Innovation #Technology #Sustainability #SMEs #BusinessEvents  

The BEFuture Acceleration Programme Call for Projects Infosession is happening tomorrow at 10AM CET! ⏰ - Discover funding, mentoring, and network opportunities. - Get tips on applying to the Call for Innovative Projects. 🔗Don't forget to register while you still can: https://lnkd.in/eBZqvDKU #Innovation #Sustainability #BusinessEvents #BEFuture #AccelerationProgramme #Infosession #BusinessEventsSector

Do you have an innovative project in mind that promotes sustainability, resilience, or inclusivity in the European Business Events sector? Join us for an online info session to learn how the BEFuture Acceleration Programme can help bring your ideas to life! 📅 Date: 10 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM CET - Discover funding, mentoring, and network opportunities. - Get tips on applying to the Call for Innovative Projects. 🔗 Register here to attend the infosession: https://lnkd.in/eBZqvDKU #Innovation #Sustainability #BusinessEvents #BEFuture #AccelerationProgram #Infosession #BusinessEventsSector

BEFuture Bootcamp Kicks Off in Hamburg! 🚀    On November 28-29, 2024, innovators and start-ups in the event industry will gather in Hamburg for the BEFuture Bootcamp—a two-day, hands-on event designed to refine business ideas and prepare participants for market success.   Highlights include: 🌟 Practical workshops and expert mentoring. 🌟 Networking with industry leaders and potential investors. 🌟 Preparation for the Captain MICE Future Award in February 2025.   This initiative empowers participants to develop future-proof ideas, build valuable connections, and gain the skills needed to thrive in the event industry.   A big thank you to the partners supporting this event: Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH, DER Business Travel and Mignon GmbH & Co. KG.   👉 Learn more about the events we have coming up here: https://lnkd.in/dSbVNxCb   #Innovation #EventIndustry #BEFuture #Networking #Startups

What an incredible day at the Innovation Forum! ✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this event a success! 🙌 Let's recap! We're proud to have: 📄 Presented the BEFuture White Paper, which sets the stage for impactful change in the industry. 🚀 Launched the BEFuture Acceleration Program, supporting SMEs to innovate with up to €30,000 in funding. 🎤 Hosted sessions led by top experts on topics like innovation, talent, event experience, governance, circularity, and more. 🤝 Facilitated a collaborative workshop where project proposals were pitched, and participants co-created solutions to real-world challenges. The Innovation Forum was a platform to share knowledge, foster innovation, and co-create business solutions in an international atmosphere with 150 business event experts, start-ups, mentors, and innovators. 🌍✨ Special thanks to our speakers Sina Bünte, Sònia Serracarbassa, Blanca Cros i Moll, Jochem Jansen, Evelyne Bardyn, Marta Rojas Gregorio, Montse Guardia Guell, Iolanda Triviño, Javier Creus, Patrick Torrent, Guy Bigwood, Frans Scheepens, Amber Herrewijn and Felix Rundel for their insights and our attendees for their active participation. 🔗 Read the BEFuture White Paper here: https://lnkd.in/ek8rExVm 📅 Keep an eye out on this page for more BEFuture news! #Innovation #BEFuture #BusinessEvents #CoCreation #FutureOfWork #Collaboration

This is your LAST CHANCE to register for the BEFuture Innovation Forum! ⏳ Sign up for the Innovation Forum right now if you want to be a part of this crucial event driving innovation in the business events sector. 📅 Monday, 18 November 2024 - 12:00-19:00 📍 Espai Bital, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) Whether you’re looking to share your insights, gain new knowledge, or connect with like-minded professionals, this forum is the place to be. Registrations are closing tomorrow, November 14th and slots are filling – so don’t miss out and register NOW! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6JJSqkY We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🌍✨ #BEFuture #InnovationForum #BusinessEvents #EventInnovation #SustainableEvents #Networking #FutureOfEvents #ClimateChange #Inclusion #Collaboration #BarcelonaEvents