IAVM Foundation

🌿 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌿

The venues we manage are more than buildings — they're gathering places for our communities, and we have a responsibility to protect the world those communities live in.

Whether it's switching to LED lighting, reducing single-use plastics, or pursuing green certifications, every action counts. Small changes across thousands of venues add up to something significant.

That's why IAVM is proud to power 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 — the first-of-its-kind sustainability benchmarking and data intelligence platform purpose-built for event venues. By sharing your venue's data, you help set the green standard for the entire industry. 💚

The 2025 data survey is open through August 2026 — and participation is free. 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: venuesustainalytics.com

Today is a great reminder: sustainability isn't a trend. It's the future of our industry.

📸: Courtesy Javits Center

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who gave everything so we could gather, connect, and build the communities we love.

Thank you. 🇺🇸

Today is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤. 🌍

For public assembly venue managers, a culture of safety isn't a box to check — it's the foundation of every great event.

This year's global theme focuses on healthy psychosocial working environments — recognizing that safety isn't just about physical hazards. It's also about workload, communication, stress, and how our teams feel when they show up to work.

For venue professionals, that hits close to home. Our teams operate in high-pressure, fast-moving environments — managing large crowds, responding to the unexpected, and delivering exceptional guest experiences all at once. A culture of safety has to run deeper than a checklist.

On this World Safety Day, IAVM encourages our members to:
✅ Invest in ongoing staff training and preparedness
✅ Foster open communication across all levels of your team
✅ Prioritize the mental and physical wellbeing of your frontline workforce
✅ Build a safety culture that empowers every team member to lead with confidence

Safe venues start with supported, well-prepared people. That's a standard worth committing to — 365 days a year.