What an energizing and inspiring few days at IMEX 2025! With approx.13,000 attendees and the global event community in full force, we were proud to be part of the movement driving the future of events — with sustainability, innovation, and strategic foresight at the forefront.
🏆Award-Winning Moments
One of this week’s highlights: Workday, in partnership with George P Johnson Experience Marketing, won the 2025 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award!
The event stood out by cutting emissions by 40% and diverting 94.7% of waste from landfills — setting a new benchmark for sustainable experiences.
We celebrated this proud achievement with our clients from Workday and an incredible group of GPJ colleagues at the Gala Dinner - Missy Castro, Vittorio Minerva (He/Him), Dominik Arrich, Jens Arnegger, David Baldig, Jessica Itterheim, Sarah Jackson & Heidrun Scholten
🍃Sustainability Takes Center Stage
Sustainability wasn’t just part of the conversation — it was the conversation. Our Global Corporate Responsibility Council was well represented, with David Baldig, Director, Corporate Responsibility EMEAI, and Sarah Jackson, Executive Producer and CR Lead, Americas, sharing their deep expertise.
David took the stage in the "Closing the Net Zero Gap" panel at the People & Planet Theatre, sparking powerful dialogue on how the events industry can move from ambition to action. Sarah, a driving force behind many of GPJ’s sustainability programs in the Americas, engaged in meaningful discussions and brought client-tested best practices into the spotlight — helping bridge strategy with execution.
“Tons of good chats, lots of catching up, and a definitive drive for making events more sustainable – on stages, in meetings, everywhere. The industry is hungry for it.” – David Baldig
🚀 Trendspotting with Purpose
From AI-powered experiences to the next wave of tech-driven engagement, our Senior Director of Strategy & Marketing, Heidrun Scholten, was on the ground uncovering what’s next in experiential marketing. Her focus? Innovation that’s impactful, immersive, and aligned with the values of tomorrow’s audiences.
🤝 Powerful Connections
The conversations we had — with clients, partners, and peers — reaffirmed one thing: we’re all shaping a smarter, more responsible future for events.
And GPJ is here to lead with insight, creativity, and sustainability.
We’re walking away from IMEX 2025 inspired, recognized, and more connected than ever. Let’s keep the momentum going.
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