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Associations World Congress 2020 organisers have announced that the event will be hosted at the Estoril Congress Centre in Portugal. AAE, the Association of Association Executives, examined universities as well as hotels and other facilities in choosing the destination, and it isĀ pledging for 2020 to invest more in increasing delegate attendance. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
The first International Food Safety Culture Conference is set to take place in North East England at the University of Sunderland. A leading research institution in the area, the college will welcome a wide range of guest speakers that are either researching, supporting or actually implementing food safety culture programmes. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
Venue operator AEG Ogden has welcomed the formal Queensland Government announcement of the Cairns Convention Centre’s AU$176 million upgrade.Ā The plans will see existing facilities refurbished, plus an expansion built creating a further 3,000 square metres of meeting, banquet and exhibition space.Ā Work is due to start in June 2020. From Meetings International…
Brussels is the preferred destination across Europe for association event organisers, andĀ for the eighth year in a row, according to the Union of International Associationsā annual rankings.Ā The capital has built up a network of over 2,250 registered associations, and 733 meetings of international associations were held across BrusselsĀ during 2018. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
The Convention Centre Dublin, which claims that its construction footprint was carbon neutral, has been chosen to host the Eurelectric Power Summit in 2020. This yearās event took place in Florence. Based in Brussels, Eurelectric is promoting “low-carbon electricity” and wants a carbon neutralĀ industry “well before” 2050. From Association Meetings Internationalā¦
The Africa Chapter of Iceberg partner the International Congress and Convention Association is small but active.Ā ICCA’sĀ annual statistics list how many association meetings are held in cities around the world. The Regional Director for Africa at ICCA, EsmarĆ© Steinhƶfel, explains what the latest rankings mean for the continent, and where growth opportunities lie. From the Event…
Shaun Vorster is Vice President of Business Integration and Activations at Dubaiās Expo 2020. Here he talks about that role, shares information on what to expect at the October 2020 launch, and discusses the place legacy holds in shaping both the programming of Expo 2020 and the afterlife of its venues. From the Event…
PCMA, the Professional Convention Management Association, has just published its annual “Best in Show” list.Ā The ten stories include using art therapy at a haematology event,Ā a heart rhythm meeting dropping registration fees for self-paying attendees from lower income countries, and a biomedical event letting students earn credit towards attendance costs by staffing the meeting. From PCMA…
Recently getting soaked leaving an exhibition during a downpour, The Iceberg’s curator has already had cause to note events no longer issuing plastic bags at registration, but now handing out cotton totes. But are these actually any kinder to the environment? UK and Danish studies think not. From editorās blog at Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
The Iceberg prefers āfamiliarisation tripsā. The rest of the sector uses the shorter āFAM tripsā, usually with the capital letters. But why shout? For the second time, and now with accompanying video, one of our more particular partners pleads for industry excursions to remain lower case. From editorās blog at Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Capita Travel & Events and NYS experts in behavioural science have explained how uses of the field’s techniques can foster collaboration and improve delegate experiences. First discussed in June during The Meetings Show, the methodology can be used to influence many factors, including choice of the most cost-effective meeting locations. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
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