The worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Expect expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at 250-plus educational and networking events ā and an exhilarating exhibition. Whether you want to keep up with fast-changing event trends, explore event tech, polish your professional skills or connect with your peers, our groundbreaking programme has it…
For each of the past 16 years, the AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit has proven to be the perfect kick-off for member participation in IMEX and all the client and industry interactions it entails. Summit participants have the opportunity to compare notes on current issues, consider the latest industry trends and hear from representatives of…
Over 35 policy makers from nineteen countries gathered at the IMEX Policy Forum 2022, held on May 31st as part of IMEX in Frankfurt. The meeting takes place annually and provides a collaborative, global discussion platform to encourage policy creation that directly benefits the global meetings and business events industry. The aim of this yearās…
Iceberg partner ICCAĀ (the International Congress and Convention Association) has formalised a collaboration with BESarawak.Ā The venture will see both working jointly on the new International Journal of Business Events and Legacies. GainingEdge, anotherĀ Iceberg partner, and The Iceberg itself will also lend support to the publication. From Association Meetings International…
Carina Bauer, CEO of Iceberg partner IMEX Group, has been talking about her organisationās Green Squad and its sustainability impact. The Squad was set up in 2017 to collect the sustainability champions within IMEX and share initiatives across the business. The Group has also signed the sector’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. From Conference News…
The first IMEX in Frankfurt since 2019 was marked by an outrush of camaraderie, celebration, and most importantly, business. The Iceberg partner CEO Carina Bauer hailed a succcessful show and said that the future looks bright for the industry, while also acknowledging that the current business climate is rather challenging. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
The seventh edition of GED (Global Exhibitions Day) on 1st June 2022 celebrated the manner exhibitions and face-to-face business events drive the global economy. GED this year focused on facilitating growth and recovery, and was marked by the Messe Frankfurt team during IMEX (pictured), amongst many others. From Exhibition World…
Over 175 congresses, trade shows and other events are taking place at Messe Frankfurt before the close of the year as venue chiefs hail a return to pre-pandemic numbers. Meeting restrictions were lifted at the start of April. In May alone, some 35 events hosting 110,000 people took place. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
Iceberg partner IMEX has now been championing sustainable exhibitions for over two decades. With its two huge global events generating zero waste and powered by renewable energy, the Group has just set its sights on zero carbon.Ā CEO Carina Bauer explains how exhibitions need to become much more sustainable in order to survive. From Exhibition News…
This year, the ICCAĀ Global Community Conversations (ICCA Plenary) – What is the new industry order?Ā will take place onĀ Monday, 30 May atĀ Congress Center MesseĀ in Frankfurt, Germany, located a few minutes walk awayĀ from IMEX Frankfurt, easily accessible by public transport.
ICCA takes pride in maintaining a proactive stance to ensure members are moving ahead with the recovery of Business Events, by enhancing member value and demonstrating leadership by helping you to continue to act in a marketing-oriented manner.Ā Ā One of the pillars of is the unique business culture whereby members are willing to share detailed, commercially…
The Association Expert Seminar offers a platform for association executives and ICCA members to come together to exchange knowledge, network, and collaborate on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of association meetings.Ā This event offers a unique opportunity for suppliers to understand client objectives and business cultures, and for association executives to understand how to negotiate with…
IMEX in Frankfurt will finally open its 20th anniversary edition to the meetings industry on May 31st. In a multi-video preview of the Iceberg partner show, Natasha Richards of IMEX looks at the high-level IMEX Policy Forum 2022, plus Martin Sirk of Sirk Serendipity discusses multiple issues facing associations after the COVID-19 pandemic. IMEX Policy…
A large number of meetings industry groups have now made statements condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are raising awareness or funds, or have barred Russian state participation in meetings. More and more convention venues in Europe have now converted their facilities to house the millions of Ukrainians escaping the ravages of war. From PCMA…
IMEX in Frankfurt has barred all Russian state enterprises from exhibiting at the show in May in response to Russiaās invasion of Ukraine.Ā The Iceberg partner’s Group CEO Carina Bauer and its Chairman Ray Bloom posted the decision in a statement on social media which also offered Ukraine sipport. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Malaysia’s MyCEB, with help from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Economic Planning unit, will soon introduce a 3R (Reset, Restart and Responsible) recovery programme for business events. MyCEB will reduce travel costs to Malaysia for international delegates, and provide full COVID-19 insurance and PCR test costs. From TTGmice…
Three German cities are among the top ten destinations chosen for large international meetings, according to new figures in Northstar Meetings Groupās Convention Cities Index. Frankfurt tops the list, with Cologne fifth and Hanover eighth. The update is the third publication of the index, which was launched in 2020. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
Iceberg partner the IMEX Group has posted new dates for IMEX Frankfurt 2022. Organisers say they are now intending to run their trade show from May 31st to June 2nd and to give the global meetings, incentive travel and events industry a further five weeks to prepare after Omicron chaos. From Conference News…
The dawn of 2022 saw organisers of international association meetings grappling with more restrictions as governments tried to curb spread of the new Omicron variant.Ā Across the world countries tightened their rules about who could travel and where people could meet as the highly infectious strain caused a massive surge in cases. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
For each of the past 15 years, the AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit has proven to be the perfect kick-off for member participation in IMEX and all the client and industry interactions it entails. Summit participants have the opportunity to compare notes on current issues, consider the latest industry trends and hear from representatives of…
Expect expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at 250-plus educational and networking events ā and an exhilarating exhibition.Ā From Association Focus to our Inspiration Hub, our programme offers insight and inspiration to meetings industry veterans, those about to enter the industry, and everyone in between. All supported by our partners, from industry leading associations to…
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