APEXsolution.org

Welcome to APEXsolution.org

This is the sister website to the Convention Industry Council site at http://www.conventionindustry.org/. This site focuses on all aspects of the APEX initiative. We invite you to come explore and watch for more information to be added in the coming weeks.

About APEX

Through the Convention Industry Council and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), the meeting industry has spearheaded new best practices and voluntary standards. With APEX being industry developed and industry, we can all revolutionize the meetings conventions, and exhibitions industry. Regardless of the processes uses or technology available, all planners and suppliers can benefit from APEX.

This site, in conjunction with of the Convention Industry Council website (http://www.conventionindustry.org/apex/) is designed for people within the meeting, events and hospitality industry. Here you can educate yourself on APEX and the best practices, gain more information about APEX, learn more about the technology solutions that support APEX, and read the latest information about APEX.

APEX Green Meeting Standards - City Discussion Groups

As a part of the APEX initiative, City Discussion Groups (CDGs) are events akin to town hall meetings. CDGs are a vital part of the development of accepted industry practices for the meeting, convention, and exhibition industry. These groups will meet throughout the development of accepted practices to review and comment upon the recommendations of the Green Meetings and Events Practice Panel, whose work will culminate in the formation of Green Meeting and Events Voluntary Standards. CDGs offer industry members an opportunity to participate publicly in the dialogue and action that will help shape the development of the standard.

Please click here to find an upcoming CDG.

APEX Green Meeting Standards - Blog Site

The nine final drafts of the APEX/ASTM Green Meeting and Events Standards are available for review and comment on a new blog site http://wp.apexsolution.org/. The drafts include Destinations, Meeting Venue, Transportation Committees, Accommodations, AV, Communication, Food and Beverage, Exhibits and Onsite Office. Anyone interested in green meeting practices are invited to participate in this very important effort to develop best practices for green meetings and events!

Learn more about the Green Meetings and Events Practices Panel.

The Convention Industry Council offers many tools and programs designed to support the industry and meet its challenges; facilitate the exchange of information and ideas; and educate the public on its profound economic impact. The CIC's major initiatives include:


		The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) industry certification program
		Recognizing pioneers of the industry through the Hall of Leaders program
		Publishing industry reference materials
		Spearheading the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative

	APEX is an initiative of the Convention Industry Council. Š2008