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Protected: Advancing Education through Business Events: BestCities’ Commitment to SDG Goal 4

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Insights from the BestCities-ICCA Community Cafe-Spotlight on Success: Tips to Craft a Winning Entry for Incredible Impacts

On 1 April 2025, BestCities Global Alliance and ICCA hosted two insightful sessions to unpack the dynamics of creating lasting impacts through international conferences and celebrating these through the Incredible Impacts Programme.

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BestCities’ Approach to SDG Goal 9: Advancing Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure through Business Events

The United Nations says that economic growth, social development and climate action rely on investments in infrastructure, sustainable industrial development, and technological progress.

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Amplifying Clean Water and Sanitation Research and Innovation: BestCites Global Alliance’s Commitment to UN SDG Goal 6

Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is the foundation for health and wellbeing.

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Beyond ChatGPT - BestCities Community Cafe - November 2024

Exploring Innovative AI Solutions: Beyond ChatGPT

In an engaging session hosted by BestCities Global Alliance, Julian Moore took us on a journey beyond ChatGPT, showcasing the immense potential of AI in streamlining and enhancing business operations. This article captures the essence of the discussion, providing insights into various AI tools and offering tips for incorporating AI into your business strategy.

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BestCities Global Alliance’s Approach to SDG Goal 3: Advocating for Global Wellbeing through Business Events

As an alliance of 13 cities that harness the power of collaboration and community to create positive, lasting impacts through business events, BestCities Global Alliance is committed to supporting SDG Goal 3 by advocating for meetings that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of healthcare.

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Championing Gender Equality through Business Events: BestCities’ Approach to UN SDG Goal 5

Women and girls represent half the world’s population, yet globally women in the labour market still earn 23 percent less than men and spend three times as many hours engaging in unpaid domestic and care work.

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Leveraging Business Events for Climate Action: BestCities Global Alliance’s Approach to UN SDG Goal 13

Plants and trees bloom earlier in the year. Glaciers and ice sheets shrink. Wildfires, droughts and extreme rainfall are the norm for cities around the world. 

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