{"id":6064,"date":"2025-04-29T12:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T10:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/?p=6064"},"modified":"2025-04-29T12:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T10:07:23","slug":"eventscase-monthly-news-round-up-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/eventscase-monthly-news-round-up-april-2025","title":{"rendered":"Eventscase Monthly News Round-Up April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>April has been a particularly meaningful month at Eventscase, filled with awards, new collaborations, major industry events, and internal team-building milestones. We\u2019re excited about what lies ahead\u2014will you join us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GMID 2025 and the 7th MPI Iberian Awards: A Celebration of the Events Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On April 3rd<\/strong>, Valencia became the epicentre of the MICE industry with the <strong>Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2025<\/strong>, hosted at <strong>Feria Valencia<\/strong> by the <strong>MPI Iberian Chapter<\/strong>. This day, which takes place simultaneously in more than 20 countries, seeks to highlight the impact of meetings and events on the global economy, bringing together the main players in the sector.This year\u2019s GMID had <strong>special significance<\/strong> for Eventscase: it was also the stage for the prestigious <strong>MPI Iberian Awards<\/strong>, honoring excellence, sustainability, innovation, and leadership in the events sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gmid-2025-eventscase.webp\" alt=\"gmid-2025-eventscase\" class=\"wp-image-6065\" style=\"width:837px;height:auto\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gmid-2025-eventscase.webp 1000w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gmid-2025-eventscase-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gmid-2025-eventscase-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gmid-2025-eventscase-107x60.webp 107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Gala Celebrating the Best in the Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than <strong>180 professionals<\/strong> gathered for the 7th edition of the MPI Iberian Awards. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, recognition, and strong industry camaraderie\u2014highlighting the importance of collaboration in driving the sector forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Award categories honored individuals, companies, and initiatives that made a lasting impact. Among the winners was our own CTO, <strong>Iv\u00e1n Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, who received the <strong>Innovation Champion<\/strong> award. Other categories recognized emerging talent, sustainability efforts, and outstanding leadership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MICE LEADER: C\u00e9sar Gonz\u00e1lez (Somos Experiences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YOUNG EVENT PROFESSIONAL: Casandra Mansilla (Tower Bridge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SENIOR EVENT PROFESSIONAL: Rafael Grande (EMA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESG RESPONSIBILITY CHAMPION: Sylvia Andr\u00e9s (Palacio de Congresos de Valencia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>INNOVATION CHAMPION: Iv\u00e1n Garc\u00eda (Eventscase).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MPI AMBASSADOR: Mireia Ros (MPI Iberian Chapter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EVENT INDUSTRY ENTREPRENEUR: Guillermo Prado (Externia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EVENT INDUSTRY STUDENT: Eleanor Connon (University of Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING: Carla Galindez (Destination and Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BEST DESTINATION PROMOTION: Eva Garde (Granada Convention Bureau).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Space for Ideas and Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the awards, GMID serves as a dynamic forum where we reconnect with clients, partners, and peers. Since we began our collaboration with the MPI Iberian Chapter seven years ago, GMID has been a key date on our calendar\u2014and the perfect moment to launch innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year in Barcelona, we introduced <strong>EVA<\/strong>, our Event Virtual Assistant. This year, GMID attendees became influencers thanks to <strong>EVA Social<\/strong>, a tool designed to boost engagement at events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our active role in GMID and recognition in the awards ceremony reinforce our long-standing commitment to innovation and industry growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Iv\u00e1n Garc\u00eda: Innovation Champion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the MPI Iberian Awards, our CTO and co-founder <strong>Iv\u00e1n Garc\u00eda<\/strong> received the <strong>Innovation Champion<\/strong> award, presented by Andr\u00e9s Merino of Global MICE Forums. The award recognizes Iv\u00e1n\u2019s work in developing tech solutions that have positively impacted the events industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was also a finalist in the Under 35 Professional category, which was awarded to Casandra Mansilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/innovation-champion-award-eventscase.webp\" alt=\"innovation-champion-award-eventscase\" class=\"wp-image-6066\" style=\"width:738px;height:auto\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/innovation-champion-award-eventscase.webp 1000w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/innovation-champion-award-eventscase-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/innovation-champion-award-eventscase-945x630.webp 945w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/innovation-champion-award-eventscase-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/innovation-champion-award-eventscase-90x60.webp 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Whitepaper: &#8220;How to Design and Run a Successful Hybrid Event: Methodologies, Technologies and Metrics&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our commitment to sharing knowledge and industry trends, we\u2019ve published a new whitepaper titled <strong>&#8220;How to Design and Execute a Successful Hybrid Event: Methodologies, Technologies, and Metrics.&#8221;<\/strong> This resource explores the essential components of successful hybrid events, covering key methodologies, technologies, and performance metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the complete whitepaper from the resources section on our website or via the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1c1Y9OFjTRXSvvgwBlSmmSw2u44e\" style=\"color:#aaf7b2;background-color:#0f3c50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DOWNLOAD NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eventscase at the 8th MICE Summit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On April 10th, we participated in the 8th MICE Forum at the El Olivar Complex in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares. The event brought together over 400 professionals and stakeholders from across the institutional, business, and association landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Madrid Office Director, M\u00f3nica Garc\u00eda, represented Eventscase at this influential gathering. The summit promoted collaboration and unity across associations, reinforcing its role as a leading forum for industry dialogue and shared goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foro-mice-eventscase-840x630.webp\" alt=\"foro-mice-eventscase\" class=\"wp-image-6067\" style=\"width:724px;height:auto\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foro-mice-eventscase-840x630.webp 840w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foro-mice-eventscase-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foro-mice-eventscase-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foro-mice-eventscase-80x60.webp 80w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/foro-mice-eventscase.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Internal Team Meeting: Fostering Unity and Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During April, we also held an internal meeting that brought the Eventscase team together for two intensive days. It provided a valuable opportunity to align strategies, review progress, and strengthen collaboration across departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a spirit of teamwork, we discussed upcoming challenges and celebrated recent achievements. With many opportunities on the horizon, we\u2019re confident\u2014thanks to the ongoing support of each and every one of you\u2014that we can turn them into meaningful successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internal-meeting-eventscase-840x630.webp\" alt=\"internal-meeting-eventscase\" class=\"wp-image-6068\" style=\"width:659px;height:auto\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internal-meeting-eventscase-840x630.webp 840w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internal-meeting-eventscase-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internal-meeting-eventscase-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internal-meeting-eventscase-80x60.webp 80w, https:\/\/eventscase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/internal-meeting-eventscase.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Eventscase, we stay committed to innovation, excellence, and empowering our team to deliver the best solutions in the events industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April was a pivotal month for Eventscase, marked by industry recognition, participation in key MICE events, and the launch of new educational resources. 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