(Chicago, IL February 24, 2025) — The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) is pleased to announce the continuation of its premier strategic partnership with Destination Canada (DC) in 2025. This ongoing collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to advancing opportunities and delivering value for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) society professionals.

CESSE, recognized as the leading provider of educational, networking, and leadership development opportunities for professionals in STEM societies, serves a growing membership of 961 individuals, including 186 CEOs and 771 staff members. Currently, 197 STEM societies are represented in the association. CESSE continues to elevate its mission through impactful partnerships like the one with Destination Canada.

We are pleased to introduce the Co-Chairs and Program Committee for ACCESSE25, the premier conference for STEM society professionals. This dedicated group of leaders brings extensive expertise and a commitment to advancing the work of STEM societies.

Together, they are developing a program focused on this year’s theme, Expanding Impact, which explores how STEM society professionals drive progress on multiple levels—from individual growth to organizational success and global advancements in STEM.

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As this year’s ACCESSE24 showed, creating a more inclusive and sustainable future is critical to the organizational success of STEM societies and associations.

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Business events can unleash positive ripple effects that are felt long after they end and delegates return home—from opening the door to transformative collaborations and unlocking investment opportunities, to attracting top-notch talent and spurring innovation.

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024

With an overwhelming number of organizations around the world investing in sustainability, the message is clear—sustainability is here to stay, so get on board or get left behind. Soon, holding an unsustainable event will not be good enough. But in a world of rising costs, how can we implement sustainability measures and stay on budget?

In 2023, Destination Canada hosted its first ever carbon neutral event, Innovate Canada in Waterloo, Ontario—on budget. To help guide you, here are 10 simple, cost-effective ways we found to make your event more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Have you had to plan or attend an event at a location that conflicts with your core values?

You may be grappling with how you can still serve your profession and community while supporting the causes that are important to you. SocialOffset is an inspired idea that is helping communities in their efforts to rebalance the energy of the world.

SocialOffset is a non-profit organization created to provide event organizers and their attendees with an option other than boycotting a destination where local legislation and laws are not in alignment with their individual values. The tool offsets the economic impact of their event or stay in a city. The “offset” is realized when an attendee elects to donate to a recommended and vetted list of local charities and/or organizations that support those impacted by local laws that may be against the attendee’s personal values.