The Business of Events was invited to join a panel session to mark the 25th anniversary of Cambridge’s convention bureau, MeetCambridge. The meeting, titled ‘Events: Matters Arising’, took place at King’s College and focused on the key challenges and opportunities facing the business meetings industry today. From the-business-of-events.com…
FORMER Business Event Sydney director for Europe and North America, Peirui Tan, has joined exhibitions industry association UFI to manage advocacy and alliance initiatives. Tan will work with UFI members and partners to drive advocacy efforts for the global exhibitions industry. From mixmeetings.com…
DI’s European Director & Iceberg Ambassador, Jane Cunningham, will anchor the Forum. The forthcoming IMEX Policy Forum 2023 in Frankfurt will again welcome policymakers, destination representatives, business events association executives and other thought leaders for the half day of intensive, perspective-shifting discussion. DMOs are invited to secure invitations for their city and national investors and…
Identifying and reducing risks for association event planners and local suppliers is the intent behind a new project launched by the Copenhagen Convention Bureau. Working with international and local stakeholders, a new Copenhagen Convention Bureau project aims to unlock ‘much-needed knowledge’ about risk in the global meetings industry. From Association Meetings International…
This article from Trade Show Executive magazine offers an excellent overview of what different event companies – such as RX Global and IMEX – are doing to achieve net zero. For example, RX Global signed the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge and launched its Global Sustainability Council last year with Helen Sheppard as the company’s…
From BestCities Global Alliance: The accolade highlights the successful collaborative efforts of businesses in Vancouver, from securing iconic events like Laver Cup 2023, the 2024 Invictus Games, and FIFA World Cup 2026 to the city’s newly minted Michelin Guide. From promoting cultural preservation and culinary tourism to boasting trendy hotels and hosting one of Latin…
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