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In a successful collaboration, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Associations and Conferences Forum (AC Forum) once again showcased their expertise by hosting the second edition of the Future of Healthcare Meetings conference in Istanbul, Turkey. By Remi Deve, from Boardroom…
It all started with the idea that the meetings industry needs to contribute to the planetâs sustainable development first and foremost by addressing its worse enemy: carbon emissions. The Net Zero Carbon Events initiative has since made great strides in linking all relevant stakeholders towards a common strategy to tackle climate change… From Boardroom…
BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association have unveiled exciting changes to their flagship Incredible Impacts Programme. Celebrating the âbeyond tourismâ value of international association meetings, the programme provides a global platform for meetings that have proven impact while recognising their contributions with a cash reward. From BestCities Global Alliance…
Global event organiser Hyve has announced the completion of its acquisition by funds advised by Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. and Searchlight Capital Partners. âThis marks a significant milestone for Hyve, providing strategic support and positioning the company for accelerated growth,â a statement from the company said. By Paul Colston, from Exhibition World…
Fifa misled fans by claiming the Qatar World Cup would be carbon neutral, a Swiss regulator has ruled. A report by the Commission for Loyalty, which regulates advertising in Switzerland, found that Fifa broke rules against unfair competition by making claims about the tournament that could not be proven, while using controversial… From The Guardian…
Unite your colleagues and community to celebrate Global Exhibitions Day all around the world! This tool is dedicated to collecting and sharing activities related to the Global Exhibitions Day campaign. Your are invited to share and update your initiatives, and support industry professionals and media to learn about your efforts. From UFI…
As the world experiences the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, Canada continues to show leadership in advancing environmental action at home and around the world by bringing diverse partners together to find solutions for a healthy planet. On WorldEnvironmentDay, Minister Sajjan announced that Canada will host the 7th assembly of the…
The whine of power tools and the percussive clang of hammers rang out in Hall 8 of Frankfurt Messe, as hundreds of workers worked against and around the clock, busily erecting stands, in preparation for the first day of IMEX Frankfurt 2023. But just a few hundred metres away at KAP Europa… From Boardroom Magazine…
The worldâs leading regional hubs for international association activity – Brussels, Dubai, Singapore & Washington DC – are teaming up with one of worldâs largest communities of association professionals and volunteer leaders to create a series of thought-provoking and perspective-changing online events, designed to help associations navigate the ever-more challenging, hyper-competitive and fast accelerating business…
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, prepares to welcome its charity partner event, Stand Tall, for the seventh consecutive year – which is set to surpass in person attendance and broadcast reach records. Following a sold out hybrid event in 2022, youth mental health charity… From ICC Sydney…
A meeting on digital preservation and another on sedimentary rocks will be amongst the first international conferences taking place at TÄkina – New Zealandâs newest conference and exhibition centre. The Wellington venue opened this week, three-and-a-half years after building work started, with a morning blessing by Taranaki WhÄnui, the traditional MÄori guardians… From AMI…
Fantastic news for the new CCH – it is the first, and thus far, only existing German convention centre to earn Gold certification in the Revitalisation category from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). This is the highest DGNB sustainability certification level awarded to an existing convention building to date. From Conference & Meetings World…
Celebrating 25 Years of Meet Cambridge with a community gathering entitled âEvents: Matters Arisingâ, the organisationâs head, Judith Sloane, combines with TBOEâs Martin Fullard to illustrate a new mindset anchored in the pursuit of policy support for both the city and the UK Governmentâs social and sectoral priorities. The UKâs crucible of knowledge is blessed…
In this interview with Event Organisers, Peter King, Chair of the newly formed Australian Business Events Association, provides a candid account of why the associations for the business events sector were unable to adequately communicate the needs and pains of the industry to government over COVID, and the some of the challenges he faced at…
Each year at the ICCA Gala Dinner at IMEX, ICCA announces the winner of the Global Influencer Award, which recognises an individualâs outstanding contribution to, and influence on, the global meetings industry. On 24th May ICCA President Marta Gomes and CEO Senthil Gopinath were delighted to present the 2023 award to Isabel Bardinet. From ICCA…
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA), a newly established organisation representing the business events industry, has announced its board of directors and revealed its fresh brand ahead of its official launch on 3 July. With a commitment to supporting businesses of all sizes, ranging from large corporations to small enterprises… From spicenews.com.au…
By Paul Colston, from Conference & Meetings World: Cvent, the global meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has announced the launch of its AI Writing Assistant. This innovative tool is incorporated directly within the Cvent platform and is designed to leverage the power of generative AI to streamline the content creation process.
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and societal change, governments globally need tools and platforms that can advance a broad-based growth and transformation in the most effective ways. The primary value of the Meetings Industry is the role it plays in facilitating and supporting essential exchanges in the areas of professional, corporate, academic and social…
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