Conferences

It’s warm and sunny in San Francisco. People are lounging on beanbag chairs spread around a grassy outdoor plaza. Others are playing corn hole toss or ping pong. Music wafts through the air. The fun, relaxed atmosphere feels like Outside Lands, the music and arts festival in Golden Gate Park. But it’s actually downtown Howard […]

This September Oracle threw the greenest OpenWorld in the event’s 12-year history. By taking inspiration from its environmentally committed employees foreign partners and host city of San Francisco Oracle significantly reduced the impact of its 42 000 attendees saving money trees and energy along the way.

Taking The Lead

You’ve labored over the schedule planned high-energy breakout sessions designed fun networking opportunities made sure to break the speakers up into tight 20-minute segments and punched up the entertainment. But ask attendees what they love best and all they can think about is the snack break. Jeez.
Fear not seminar warrior. There’s a way to harness the power of the impromptu hallway chit-chat without sacrificing interest in your event. It’s called—you ready?—an unconference.

An inside look at Sun’s practical environmentally friendly conference upgrades

Despite the standard perception creating an environmentally friendly event doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank. A few key decisions made in the planning process can turn events a shade greener without a significant increase in investment or resources.