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For anyone interested in #majorevents, #volunteers and #eventvolunteers, Kate Rodenhurst and I will be sharing the findings of our #Spiritof2012 commissioned study into major event volunteer programmes and their legacies, at an event on 4th June at NESTA. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-founda...

The Foundations of Event Volunteering: what works and why it matters

Come learn about the key elements of event volunteering, why it's important, and how you can make a difference in person at our event!

www.eventbrite.com

May 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM

Global Crowd Management Alliance®

@globalcrowds.bsky.social

4/4
Join us next Tuesday to continue the conversation.

#GCMA #TheControlRoom #CrowdManagement #CrowdSafety #EventSafety #LiveEvents #MajorEvents #ProfessionalPractice #GlobalCommunity #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

March 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM

Global Crowd Management Alliance®

@globalcrowds.bsky.social

4/5
A truly global alliance working together to support safer, better-managed crowds everywhere.

#GCMA #GlobalCrowdManagementAlliance #CrowdManagement #EventSafety #MajorEvents #CrowdSafety #InternationalCollaboration #EducateAdvocateMotivate #GCMA #Global #Crowds

December 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM

Global Crowd Management Alliance®

@globalcrowds.bsky.social

4/4
Thank you again for joining us and contributing to a thoughtful end-of-year discussion. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2026! 🙌

#TheControlRoom #CrowdManagement #HarmReduction #EventSafety #MajorEvents #GCMA #Global #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Jesse Kiuru (Eventpreneur)

@jessekiuru.bsky.social

Every great event starts with an idea.

But how do we turn ideas into measurable value?

The Idea → Input → Output → Outcome → Value chain provides the answer.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/40kkvg6

#EventLeadership #MajorEvents #EventProjects #EventProfs

January 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM

BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More

@bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social

🔥⚠️REMINDER - #BCHwy20 Expect delays near #TatlaLake due to nearby wildfire. Crews have the highway open to single lane alternating traffic between Graham Lake Access No 2 Rd and Puntzi Lake Rd. #BCWildfire
ℹ️ www.drivebc.ca?start=null&e... - Drive BC

SOURCE: x.com/drivebc/stat...

A map of the affected area

🔥⚠️REMINDER - #BCHwy20 Expect delays near #TatlaLake due to nearby wildfire. Crews have the highway open to single lane alternating traffic between Graham Lake Access No 2 Rd and Puntzi Lake Rd. #BCWildfire
ℹ️ https://www.drivebc.ca/?start=null&end=null&pan=-124.44085558567953%2C51.961505059516924&zoom=10.802022365954809&type=event&id=DBC-81315&display_category=majorEvents - Drive BC

SOURCE: https://x.com/drivebc/status/1965369598166876426?s=61&t=3JI7urlL18R8xlm_lS7bYQ

September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Global Crowd Management Alliance®

@globalcrowds.bsky.social

4/4
🔗 Read the full story via BBC News 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgqyg325gno

#CrowdManagement #PublicSafety #MajorEvents #SpontaneousGatherings #CrowdPsychology #PSG #ChampionsLeagueFinal #EventSafety #Paris

Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and says those responsible will be punished.

www.bbc.co.uk

June 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM

Global Crowd Management Alliance®

@globalcrowds.bsky.social

4/4
Read more, here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjznzgly0po

We will continue to monitor developments as more verified information becomes available.

#GCMA #US #CrowdSafety #EventSafety #ProtectiveSecurity #RiskManagement #MajorEvents #NightTimeEconomy #CrowdProfs #GlobalCrowds

Three victims identified in deadly Texas bar shooting FBI says could have terrorism links

Three victims and the suspected gunman were killed, and more were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI says could have terrorism links.

www.bbc.co.uk

March 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM

Global Crowd Management Alliance®

@globalcrowds.bsky.social

Milad Haghani on LinkedIn: We often get asked: What are the precursors of a crowd disaster? Watch the…

We often get asked: What are the precursors of a crowd disaster? Watch the footage. This is the precursor. You don’t necessarily need complex calculations to…

www.linkedin.com

February 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM

International Testing Agency (ITA)

@inttestagency.bsky.social

Missed our webinar about Major Events? 🎉
The full recording is now live on our YouTube channel! 📺
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#KeepingSportReal #MajorEvents #Webinar

August 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Booming Encore

@boomingencore.bsky.social

Can We Predict Our "Sliding Door" Moments? boomingencore.com/opinions/can... #aging #longevity #retirement #slidingdoor #majorevents #intutition #predicitions

Can We Predict Sliding Door Moments?

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boomingencore.com

April 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM

ICORP Security

@icorpsecurity.bsky.social

Trusted at the Melbourne Royal Show and St Kilda Festival, ICORP Security delivers safety and professionalism at every major event across Australia.

🌟Contact ICORP Security today: www.icorpsecurity.com.au/events/

#ICORPSecurity #MajorEvents #TrustedPartner #EventSecurity #AustraliaEvents

July 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM

Bernard Hickey

@bernardchickey.bsky.social

Hey @EricCrampton MBIE says NZ$7.2 mln of govt spending on 'major events' created NZ$32.1 mln of benefits. http://www.med.govt.nz/majorevents/pdf-library/news/MEDF-evaluation-report.pdf Your view?

December 2, 2024 at 10:05 AM

Stoneball

@stoneballs.bsky.social

The White House has opted to post an expansive timeline for "major events" in executive branch history (image below is an actual screenshot of what's on WhiteHouse.gov).

But it seems to be missing a few things between 2016 and 2020 and 2024-2025. Who can help them out?

#MajorEvents

October 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Jesse Kiuru (Eventpreneur)

@jessekiuru.bsky.social

Every investment and task in major event organising should deliver or help to deliver results:

Like:
✅Revenue
✅Impact: Social and cultural benefits.
✅Set Goals and Vision
✅Long-term Legacy
✅Stakeholder Benefits

More Insights: https://bit.ly/40kkvg6

#EventLeadership #MajorEvents

January 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Jesse Kiuru (Eventpreneur)

@jessekiuru.bsky.social

Major events unfold across seven key phases:

1️⃣ Bidding or Negotiations
2️⃣ Master Planning
3️⃣ Event Planning
4️⃣ Event Preparation
5️⃣ Event Implementation
6️⃣ Event Delivery
7️⃣ Event Wrap-Up
8️⃣ Event Legacy

More Insights: https://bit.ly/40kkvg6

#EventLeadership #MajorEvents

January 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM

Jesse Kiuru (Eventpreneur)

@jessekiuru.bsky.social

Responsibilities must be clearly defined across organizational levels:
👉Leadership (Board & CEO)
👉Management (C-Level & Directors)
👉Event Organization Team (All Staff & Volunteers)
👉Partners & Stakeholders:

More Insights: https://bit.ly/40kkvg6

#EventLeadership #MajorEvents

January 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Jesse Kiuru (Eventpreneur)

@jessekiuru.bsky.social

Did You know?

Every task in major event organising falls into these five categories:

1️⃣ Leadership Tasks
2️⃣ Management Tasks
3️⃣ Production Tasks .
4️⃣ Commercial-Driven Tasks:
5️⃣ Event Experience Tasks

More Insights: https://bit.ly/40kkvg6

#EventLeadership #MajorEvents

January 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Jesse Kiuru (Eventpreneur)

@jessekiuru.bsky.social

Every successful major event starts with a clear structure:

✅ Programs → Projects → Task Groups → Tasks.

Programs give direction, Projects create focus, Task Groups bring clarity, and Tasks drive action.

More Insights: https://bit.ly/40kkvg6

#EventLeadership #MajorEvents #EventOrganiser

January 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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