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PCMA Appoints Neil Brownlee as First International Chair Elect
From VisitScotland: PCMA has announced the appointment of Neil Brownlee, Head of Business Events at VisitScotland as its first non-North American Chair Elect for 2024. The announcement comes following the successful approval of the 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees Slate, which was presented to PCMA members on September 1, 2023. Directors and Trustees will…
Legacy: Finalists of Incredible Impacts Program Revealed
From AMI Magazine: BestCities Global Alliance, in collaboration with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), has announced the finalists for the 2023 Incredible Impacts Program and the recipient of the Seed Fund Grant. The International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) won the US$5,000 Seed Grant for its ‘extraordinary commitment’ to advancing the impact of its association…
Pop Culture Events Postponed or Cancelled Due to Israel-Gaza War
From The National: As the Israel-Gaza war continues, several events in the region and beyond have either been rescheduled or cancelled due to the escalating violence. From the MTV Europe Music Awards to a design event in Beirut, here is a round-up of some of the events that have been affected. The MTV Europe Music…
US Picks 31 Regional Hubs to Spur Tech Innovation
From Reuters: The Biden administration on Monday named 31 US regional technology hubs from 370 applicants, making the areas eligible for $500 million in federal funding to help spur innovation across a variety of sectors. President Joe Biden’s ‘industrial policy’ effort uses federal government dollars to fund prospective growth sectors from electric vehicle battery production…
IMEX America Demonstrates the Returning Power of Face to Face
From Conference & Meetings World: The 12th edition of IMEX America came to a close in Las Vegas, 19 October, marking the biggest show ever. Organisers say there were almost 15,000 confirmed participants on the show floor at Mandalay Bay, of which over 5,000 were buyers (including 4,000+ hosted buyers). The show confirmed the fast,…
Thriving in the War Arena
Lviv has proven to the business events industry that even during war, events can evolve and thrive. One such example is IT Arena, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, showing resilience during the pandemic, then the war, and now emerging as a global showcase of how successful events are able to adapt and meet…
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