Business Events World – Issue 46
Sector: Events
Global Business Events Worth $1 Trillion
Business events add more than $1 trillion to the global economy, preliminary results of the Events Industry Council’s first Global Economic Significance of Business Events study show. In 2017, according to the Iceberg partner’s report, business events brought together more than 1.4 billion participants in over 180 countries. From PCMA…
Yokohama: The 22nd Human Genome Meeting
The 22nd Human Genome Meeting took place at PACIFICO Yokohama this March.Ā Japanese scientists are at the forefront of genome research, includingĀ large-scale population sequencing, and much of that innovation and the institutions behind it cluster around the seaport of Yokohama, second-biggest city in Japan. From Boardroom…
Marseille: Six Sectors Grow Conference Business
Thanks to a whole-city approach in promoting key sectors, the number of conferences staged inĀ Marseille has been steadily growing. The recent World Conservation Congress win says a lot about the cityās presence on the international meetings scene. But six clusters of expertise are also shaping which association conferences Marseille attracts. From Boardroom…
Nice: Smart City, Green City, Meetings City
Nice is the fifth largest city in France, and was sixth most popular European destination for planners in the 2015 American Express Global Meetings Forecast. Venues like the Nice Acropolis Congress & Exhibition Center have attracted events like Cardiostim or the European Congress of Psychiatry. Six of ten regional clusters are represented. From Boardroom…
Sarawak: Growing Agriculture Through Business Events
Sarawak in Malaysia is leveraging business events to help it become a smart agriculture hub for the Asia Pacific region.Ā The BESarawak Alliance has been formed to encourage growth in key sectors, and one of BESAās first initiatives is an agriculture-based familiarisation trip taking place in conjunction with the first Sarawak AgroFest. From AMI Intellectual Capitals…
Associations World Congress Revamped
The Association of Association Executives is revamping its event Associations World Congress. The 2019 Associations World Congress & Expo will take place at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg.Ā Delegates will be asked about their event needs during registration, and introduced to exhibitors who can solve their challenges. From Association Meetings International…
ConferenceLeeds Ramps Tech Offering
The UK city of Leeds is ramping up its offering as a centre of excellence for the tech sector.Ā One of the latest events to land was digitech18, which just brought over 600 delegates into the First Direct Arena.Ā During the Leeds Digital Festival in April, over 143 events took place. Photo: Harshil Shah. From Meetpie.com…
Sibos 2018 Showcases Local Fintech
Sibos has been held in Sydney, bringing with it 7,000 business leaders and decision makers from around the world.Ā One of the worldās largest financial events, Sibos was secured over four years ago by Business Events Sydney.Ā As at Sibos 2016 in Geneva (see JMIC Case Studies), local fintech start-ups are exhibiting. From CIM News Magazine…
Global Business Events Impact $1 Trillion
A new study has valued the global business events industry at more than $1 trillion. Preliminary results were announced by Iceberg partner The Events Industry Council at IMEX America. The full report is available from November 9th. The Global Economic Significance of Business Events is the first research of its kind. From Association Meetings International…
Three New Hubs for US (and Congress) Capital
Washington DC is to focus on three new knowledge hubs for its 2019 marketing in an effort to remain number one congress destination in the USA.Ā Transport, government advocacy and sustainability are the three new attractions to tempt international associations, as well as existing hubs ofĀ biotech / pharma, education and technology. From Association Meetings International…
IMEX America Worth $19m to Las Vegas
The economic impact of IMEX America 2018 on Las Vegas has been estimated at $19 million. So claims Cathy Tull, Chief Marketing Officer of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitor Authority. The figure was only one eye-watering number presented by UK event organisers Regent Exhibitions at the final press conference of the show. From Meetpie.com…
Balinese Venues Stage Major IMF Event
Bali has hosted the International Monetary Fund World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2018, attracting 36,669, including delegates from 189 member countries.Ā Heads of state, ministers and other delegates met at BICC, the Bali International Convention Centre, whileĀ 467 guest rooms at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua were converted to offices for their use. From CIM News Magazine…
31 New Zealand Experts Attract 18,000
New Zealandās tourism minister has thanked 31 experts who have secured international conferences for their efforts in growing the countryās business, research and technology hubs.Ā The 25 events that were secured are expected to bring over 18,000 international experts into New Zealand, and an estimated NZ$37 million into the local economy. From Association Meetings International…
Convention Bureaux Boost Australian SMEs
Australiaās convention bureaux are attracting eight percent more large international business events to the country, and boosting opportunities for small businesses beyond those traditionally seen in tourism.Ā This sector analysis is contained in the new International Business Events Forward Calendar, produced by the AACB (Association of Australian Convention Bureaux). From CIM News Magazine…
IMEX America 2018 Celebrates Legacy
IMEX America 2018 has been held in Las Vegas, with industry decision makers meeting with suppliers from every sector and taking in a range of education sessions.Ā Legacy is the talking point and also white paper subject for this year’s show, with the ability of experiential design to engage audiences a focus as well. From Meetpie.com…
Four Years’ Growth for Meetings Industry
A decade after the 2008 global economic recession, the meetings industry has bounced back and settled into a new normal of steady and stable growth, according to American Express Meetings & Events.Ā The 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast also shows that planners are feeling pressure from both consolidation and disruptive suppliers. From CIM News Magazine…
IMEX America 2018: Four Industry Trends Across the Show Floor
IMEX America has taken place in Las Vegas. A key focus for this year was corporate social responsibility and sustainability, including another Legacy Wall (pictured), and MPI’s call for planners to be “legacy creators”. Also topical: wellness and support forĀ attendees, and sector collaboration,Ā like IAEE, MPI and SITE’s Global MICE Collaborative. From BizBash…
The Association Model: Not a Dead End After All, Says Research
The rise of the āindividualā, modern consumerism, social media, open-source publishing: all have been cited as reasons why the traditional association model is doomed. It’s a viewpoint which does assume that associationsĀ are incapable of self-reform.Ā And yet industry research keeps showing the number of international association meetings going up and up. From Association Meetings International…
IMEX America 2018: A Last Day of Learning and Experience
Designed for an industry that never sleeps, IMEX America 2018 was brimming with opportunity and learning right down to its last moments. From hearing hosted buyer experiences and exhibitor perspectives, to education content like C2’s session on connecting with audiences andĀ The Events Industry Council’s on cybersecurity, it was a packed final day. From the Event…
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