AMI Newsletter
From Asian Leisure Business: The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is concluding 2023 on a high note, having hosted 1,724 events over the course of the year – the highest number since 2014 and a major bounce back for the venue which, at the height of the pandemic, hosted just 300 events in 2021. These events…
From Boardroom: On 13-14 December, the Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF) unfolded its dynamic agenda at Maison de la Poste, a beacon of sustainability in the heart of the Belgian capital. With approximately 100 participants, the forum emerged as a melting pot of novel ideas and forward-thinking discussions, delving into contemporary themes such as cybersecurity,…
From Skift Meetings: Singapore has clinched the number one spot in the latest International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report by GainingEdge. This benchmarking tool aims to help cities hosting international association meetings find their competitive position and identify areas for improvement. The ascendancy of Singapore suggests broader geopolitical and economic shifts influencing the international meetings…
Each year, Convene’s editors pick one trend — it can be in the headlines or flying under the radar — they think will have an impact on business events in the coming year. Here’s what we’ll be following in 2024: The Promise of AI for Events – Large language models like ChatGPT continue to dominate…
Bruce MacMillan, chief operating officer at PCMA, joined The Iceberg at the Abu Dhabi Business Events Forum to reflect on the progress of Project SPARK, the organisation’s generative AI tool developed alongside Singapore technology partner, Gevme. The post-pandemic eventscape reveals a productivity gap addressed by SPARK and it’s unsurprising to see the organisation introduce an…
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