This global programme has been custom-designed for international association executives and for ICCA members who interact directly with associations and their meetings, to learn from and about each other, to explore how to design, organise, negotiate and host more effective and successful meetings, and to build lasting business relationships and friendships.
Meeting Professionals are invited to join us for a unique learning experience that is focused on a well-rounded look at conference management and the changing landscape of our industry. In order to maximize learning outcomes and networking opportunities, this seminar is strictly limited in size and allows for maximum interaction with faculty and industry experts.
Summer School is an unmissable learning opportunity for all professionals working in Convention Bureaux, Tourist Offices, Congress Centres, Airlines, Hotels, DMCs, PCOs & Meeting Planners! The aim is to equip professionals with the latest marketing tools and to help them to develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in conference, meetings and event…
Did any of the G20 financial ministers and central bank directors know they were sitting on an old gold-miners’ staging post when they met in the seaside city of Cairns? By Rob Spalding at Associated Meetings International… G20 Finance Summit in Cairns – Following in Their Footsteps
It is widely known that New South Wales is a popular business events destination. In 2011 alone, Business Events Sydney secured 67 events, worth an estimated AU$186.5 million in economic impact. However, aside from the dollar spend impact from the thousands of delegates who visit, little research had been done on the longer term impacts…
David McMillin has posted three PCMA trend directions for experiences in 2017… 3 Trends That Will Transform Experiences In 2017 See also… PCMA Picks Top 5 Meeting Trends to Watch in 2017
M&IT offer a number of training webinars which are tailored to the conference, meetings and events industry, for both suppliers and buyers to better understand the market, including Social Media for Events; The Venue Contracts Minefield; Health, Safety & Risk Assessments; The Bribery Act; Data Protection in Events.
Meetings International just published some PCMA Convene 2017 crystal ball gazing. We’re very behind number five on the list… PCMA Picks Top 5 Meeting Trends to Watch in 2017 And here are IMEX’s thoughts on the same subject… The IMEX A to Z of 2017: 5 trends to watch as the year unfolds See also… 3…
A minimum of 10 and maximum 15 ICCA venues each invite a client to the Workshop to discuss their specific meeting requirements. Clients must conform to strict selection criteria, so ensuring that participating venues can promote their company and services to senior decision-makers who are actively looking for destinations and venues. No other event offers…
Discover 3,500 worldwide exhibitors, the latest trends and hundreds of meeting professionals under one roof. With the largest global array of exhibitors from every sector in the meetings industry, come to IMEX prepared to do a year’s worth of business in just three days. Choose from 150 seminars, including seminars, workshops, campfires and bite-sized show-floor education. Over 200…
This year’s theme is “Adapting and Upgrading”. There will be two days of engaging speakers and panel sessions and plenty of networking opportunities as we are expecting close to 250 delegates from across Asia and around the globe.
Deadline for entries: 28 February 2017. The Digital Infrastructure Award has been developed by INCON to celebrate and inspire change in the digital infrastructure and services made available in meeting venues around the world. The Award rests on a simple principle that meetings are better when a first class digital infrastructure is made available along with…
Invaluable business connections, targeted education, and unforgettable experiences—all while experiencing the iconic landmarks and sophisticated culture of New York City. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands—Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive Magazine—in partnership with The Westin Grand Central and The United Nations.
From an entire interactive general session focused on pitching business to MPI’s invaluable Hosted Buyer Programme, EMEC 2017 is an environment that brings planners and suppliers together to collaborate, solve problems and confront challenges head-on—together! EMEC is an immersive learning experience that gives you new ideas, keeps you current on industry trends and creates new…
The conference’s wide-ranging programme will provide an opportunity to discuss current issues, including “How can a destination be sustainable in the future and how can it be communicated?”, “How can existing buildings be made more sustainable for many years?” Or “Which Possibilities are there to implement social sustainability?” Since 2011, the initiators, EVVC and GCB,…
This collaborative and dynamic one-day event offers meeting professionals the opportunity to connect with over 150 destinations in one location, and better understand how DMOs can drive more successful meetings. Destination Showcase has been completely revamped for 2017 to maximize opportunities for meaningful connections between planners and DMOs.
ibtm africa is where meetings, events and incentives industry decision makers meet for business adventures across Africa. If you do business in Africa, join us in Cape Town during Africa Travel Week between 19 to 23 April 2017 at the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) where elite meeting planners and buyers will join exhibitors for an exclusive opportunity access…
Our event unites meetings, events & incentives industry decision makers with leading suppliers for global business adventures. The fresh new format offers one-to-one meetings between top suppliers and pre-qualified meeting and event planners with proven business to place in the US and globally. Appointments are mutually matched to ensure that you only have relevant meetings….
Activities include conversations with thought leaders who bring fresh outside perspectives. In a city rich with design, art, architecture, fashion and more, New York City provides the perfect backdrop for us to think outside the traditional meeting paradigm. We will use these attributes to drive our conversation and innovate our thinking. Together we will celebrate dialogue…
The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) is a two day exhibition for those involved in organising business travel, meetings, incentives and events. The event allows industry decision makers from around Australia, Asia-Pacific and the rest of the globe to meet. Join us at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 21-22 February 2017; where elite…
Focused on professional congress organisation, these seminars will fill the existing void in international MICE education for the PCO and the Meeting Planner. Providing a destination focus, Destination Partners in IAPCO Education will be able to participate in the programme, showcasing their destination and bringing an international location perspective to EDGE.
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