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Joseph Nye, who popularised the term “soft power”, expanded its definition after 9/11 by identifying culture, political values, and international policies as its primary ingredients. Recently, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace highlighted concerns about America’s global standing—a sentiment frankly echoed at Destination DC’s recent “The Collective” gathering. Mathias Posch, Chairman & Partner of International…
Collecting Case Studies of Impactful Business Events: The Iceberg invites you to share your story! Business events are no longer measured solely by hotel beds and delegate spend. Today’s premier destinations recognize them as engines for scientific progress, economic transformation, and soft power. Presented by JMIC, The Iceberg is the sector’s AI-enabled advocacy repository, providing…
With the launch of the Africa Exhibition Forum this December, co-organisers jwc founder Jochen Witt and Exhibit Africa MD Daniel Mesfin are interviewed by Exhibition News about the potential of Africa’s exhibition market to drive economic development across the continent, and how to overcome bottlenecks in available venue capacity.
An industry built on the power of human relationships is confronting machine-produced site recommendations. What if AI gets the answer wrong? A meeting destination used to have a fairly good idea of what a planner was considering. Now, AI is replacing that first website visit or email to a salesperson. From Skift Meetings…
Association leaders and meetings industry professionals gathered in Athens for the latest edition of ICCA’s Future of Healthcare Meetings, held 20-22 September at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre, with a clear message: stop calling it sponsorship, use AI strategically and rethink supplier-buyer relationships. From Boardroom…
At RAI Amsterdam square meters are only the starting point. This trade show and convention powerhouse is tapping into what matters to the city, the economic and scientific sectors it serves, and particularly the people of Amsterdam and The Netherlands. CEO Maurits van der Sluis explains his venue’s integrated approach. From Headquarters Magazine…
Senior executives from the global convention centre-community recently gathered in Bilbao for the AIPC Annual Conference, under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Venues Connecting Human Experience and Innovation.” But beyond the technology on display and the venues discussed, one question dominated: what is a congress now expected to achieve, and for whom? From Boardroom…
This year’s GDS-Forum and Impact Day held in Szezecin, Poland, aimed to build the capacity of every delegate to improve the sustainability and event impact strategies in their destinations by tapping into the expertise, experiences and tacit knowledge of their peers. The informal but innovative meeting design elements created new connections, unlocked new insights, and…
In this interview at the 2025 IMEX Place Leaders Forum, US Travel Association MD Group Travel Kevin Hinton explains the two critical sides of his job, and how USTA’s efforts in these dimensions interact to support the success of the US business events sector. Before they travel, overseas visitors to the US frequently receive inaccurate…
COO of Business Events Adelaide Tony Saulters explains how his bureau focuses on the world-class specialisations in his destination when determining which events to target, assessing their potential importance not just on delegate numbers and expenditure, but on their capacity to drive inward investment and talent acquisition, and the extent to which they can facilitate…
Dubai is taking a strategic approach to maintaining its position as a leading business events destination amid regional uncertainty and risk. Flexibility, long-term relationships and trust are central to the strategy, with two venues, adaptable planning and unlimited date changes offering organisers greater reassurance and the ability to respond as circumstances evolve. From CMW…
Companies are placing conference attendance under a microscope, sending fewer employees than in previous years — or choosing not to send anyone at all. 56% of respondents to GBTA’s recent survey said their organisation has changed its meetings or events strategy in the past three months, with 24% saying they are reducing employee event attendance.
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When students envision a career in event management, their minds often gravitate toward music festivals and high-end weddings, yet the true engine of the industry—business and professional events—is where the most profound economic and societal transformations occur. Mike Duignan, Editor of the Event Management journal and Founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals, invites…
When the global business events community gathered in Lisbon for PCMA Convening EMEA in September 2026, the overarching message was clear: the world has fundamentally shifted, and leadership must evolve alongside it. Welcoming attendees back, Jaime Bennett, Managing Director, EMEA at PCMA, set a profound tone for the event. She noted that as our businesses…
Jane Cunningham, Director of European Engagement at Destinations International, hosted the organisation’s fifth European workshop at PCMA Convening EMEA in Lisbon this September. The interactive session centred on “Innovation and Storytelling”—one of the five strategic content themes guiding Destinations International through 2026 and 2027. Drawing on insights from the latest DNext Future Study, which revealed…
A seemingly prestigious biotech conference in Boston promised Nobel Prize-winning scientists, major sponsors and leading researchers, but the event was entirely fabricated. The sophisticated scam exposes how criminals exploit professional credibility to deceive attendees, highlighting growing security risks and the importance of verifying conferences before booking, sponsoring or participating in events. From Skift Meetings…
Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative conference, due to start next week, has been postponed until next year, according to a statement on the official website, in a decision said to come from a deep commitment to our partners, members, speakers and delegates”, as deadly strikes by the Iran-backed Houthis against the kingdom continue. From Aljazeera…
Violent protests across France, driven by economic hardship and public discontent, have escalated into arson, looting and thousands of arrests, raising serious destination security concerns. With businesses and tourist facilities targeted, event planners are urged to monitor threats, review insurance, follow official advice and prepare contingency plans, as delegate safety remains paramount. From CMW…
Launched at 2026 IMEX America alongside innovation partners Business Events Montreal and the IMEX Group, the AI-powered platform and extensive toolkit help event organisations and destinations to prove the wider societal value their events create, build stakeholder support, and make better decisions. ImpactAIQ enables organisations to evaluate social, cultural, economic and environmental outcomes, but even…
Developed by the IAPCO Sustainability Committee, with the support of Business Events Australia and the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development, the handbook provides IAPCO members with guidance, frameworks and examples to help them improve sustainability across two interconnected areas: their own businesses and the events they deliver on behalf of their clients. From CMW…
As Canada’s capital celebrates winning URSI GASS 2032 (the 38th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of the International Union of Radio Science), Ottawa Tourism has reported, during IMEX America, a 50% increase in international association enquiries over the past year, highlighting the success of its long-term bidding strategy. From CMW…
Written by Alistair Turner, Managing Director of Eight PR & Marketing, with input from Megan Henshall of Google XI, the IBTM World Trends Report 2027 argues that human cognition, meaningful relationships and the ability to rethink established narratives will become increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes the business events industry. From HQ Magazine…
ESAE has introduced Advocacy Campaigns as the fifth European Association Award category, recognising associations that influence policy, shape public debate, build impactful coalitions or deliver innovative advocacy programmes. Applications open on 23 October 2026, celebrating initiatives that drive positive societal change. Previous winners ENoLL and ECTAA will present their projects in Brussels.
In Boardroom, Christoph Tessmar shares how the Barcelona Convention Bureau has built dedicated community legacy projects around six congresses, testing how far its Legacy Playbook can stretch across entirely different fields of science. The initiative explores how congresses can create meaningful, lasting benefits for local communities, extending their impact far beyond the event itself.
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World Parkinson Coalition Executive Director Eli Pollard looks back on the historic decision two decades ago to bring together patients and their families with scientists and clinicians at the World Parkinson’s Congress, and outlines the key positive impacts that this inclusive concept has delivered, including key papers from the most recent edition.
The International Social Housing Festival (ISHF) 2025, an initiative of Housing Europe, brought more than 2,500 delegates from over 60 countries to Dublin, creating a global platform for conversations on one of society’s most pressing challenges: how to deliver not just housing, but thriving communities. The festival, hosted by the Irish Council for Social Housing…
The 37th World Congress of Neuropsychopharmacology, held at Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus in June, brought roughly 800 delegates to the city, but then let brain science loose on the unsuspecting Scottish public, via a giant inflatable brain, attracting 5000 people to learn more about brain health and how our most sophisticated organ functions. From Boardroom…
As climate change, food security and economic development become ever more closely linked to water, scientific expertise is no longer enough. For the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), creating lasting impact means ensuring research informs policy, partnerships and practical action long after the congress has concluded. From Headquarters Magazine…
This is a story about inclusion in its truest sense: not simply being welcomed into the room, but having the authority to shape what happens within it. It is a story about the World Down Syndrome Congress, and what happens when the people a field exists for become the experts shaping it. By Ksenija Polla…
When a late scheduling change threatened to disrupt BSG LIVE’25, TFI Lodestar united with Glasgow Convention Bureau and the Scottish Event Campus to turn challenges into opportunities. Discover how destination collaboration boosted international attendance, enhanced accessibility, championed sustainability and extended health education into the local community, creating lasting impact beyond the congress. From IAPCO…
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UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 16th edition of the Euro Fair Statistics report, which provides certified data on the European exhibition market in 13 countries for 2025 and covers 1,758 exhibitions. The data is gathered from 10 contributing industry bodies and partners from across the continent.
ExpoPlatform’s The Meetings Engine explores how event organisers can move beyond traditional networking to create purposeful, measurable business connections. The e-book examines seven meeting formats and how AI-powered matchmaking can improve attendee experiences, lead quality and sponsorship revenue, while keeping human judgement central to successful event design.
This report provides an overview of exhibition venue capacity worldwide, covering 1,565 venues with a total of 45.2 million sqm of gross indoor exhibition space. Beyond global and regional data, the report provides detailed profiles of 22 key markets, each offering more than 300,000m² of exhibition space, delivering a benchmark for industry planning and development.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. But for event professionals, the real question is far more practical: where can it genuinely make your work easier? This report cuts through the noise to explore where AI is already delivering value today, what’s holding adoption back, and how to apply it with clarity, confidence, and control in 2026. From…
A joint initiative of the Incentive Research Foundation and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, the Incentive Travel Index is the business events industry’s most authoritative study of the global incentive travel market and its impact on corporations, agencies and the supply chain in destinations. The Index is undertaken in partnership with Oxford Economics.
Organizers know how many people registered and how many booths sold. What they often miss is the story behind those numbers, and most of it plays out long before the doors open. This report draws on a September 2026 survey of 3,459 attendees and exhibitors to show what that story looks like.
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Business events are increasingly recognised as critical platforms for industry-wide advocacy and long-term impact. As government action more frequently intersects with various sectors, organisations must ensure their collective voice is heard. Tommy Goodwin, President & CEO of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), highlights this reality by quoting an old saying in DC: “If you’re…
There is a fundamental difference between standard event management and the highly specialised work of a Professional Congress Organiser. While some may view conferences merely as logistical exercises in booking hotel rooms and transport, the reality of delivering international congresses requires a deep commitment to high standards and long-term legacy. For Bahaa Okasha, Projects Head…
From Boardroom, by Words Sven Bossu: A powerful campaign by Brussels Airport is a reminder that purpose can change how we see even the most familiar infrastructure. For convention centres, the challenge is to tell the stories that demonstrate how international congresses bring communities together and create lasting impact far beyond their walls.
Patient advocates are essential partners in advancing cancer research, yet new restrictions at major European medical congresses are limiting their access to industry discussions and exhibition spaces. WECAN warns that excluding patient representatives risks undermining collaboration, research priorities and patient involvement, calling for consistent regulations that protect meaningful participation. From WECAN Foundation…
What makes an event worthy of being a role model? David Adler reflects on IMEX America and the people behind its success, making the case for a different way to think about events. He introduces the idea of a “Lovemark Event” and explores what the industry can learn from one that gets it right.
From CMW, by Ankur Agarwal: An event going ahead tells us less about a market than we assume. During the 2026 disruption, a smaller gathering could sit alongside a cancelled international programme. Both belonged to the same economy. From my perspective in Dubai, the important question was which demand could still translate into a gathering.
In this four-part series, Boardroom and Kellen China explore how international associations can build lasting influence in China. From rethinking their strategic role to becoming trusted resource connectors, the series examines evolving market dynamics, local partnerships and practical ways to turn global expertise into meaningful value for Chinese enterprises and members.
The Iceberg Curator Martin Sirk is interviewed by Jan Orsic and Gorazd Cad on a range of industry issues, from AI as enabler vs barrier, to why we persist in organising and attending sub-par meetings that fail to extract and utilise even a fraction of the intellectual capital they’ve spent so much effort gathering together.
What happens when an association’s impact continues long after we have stopped watching? Ksenija Polla explores how Women Deliver conferences have helped spark political commitments, mobilise communities and advance the rights and health of women and girls, and considers why the true impact of a meeting often unfolds months or years later.
In this episode of The Meeting Room podcast, host James Lancaster talks with Tamar Beck, CEO of events marketing agency Gleanin, about one of the most pressing privacy and risk-related issues facing our sector, exploring what can be done to ensure attendees feel safe and secure in the age of covert surveillance.
Fáilte Ireland’s Ciara Gallagher explains why focusing on ambassadors, legacy, sustainability and societal impact makes good business sense from a tourism-metrics perspective as well as in terms of inward investment, positive healthcare outcomes, scientific progress and identifying concrete solutions to important societal challenges. From Conference & Meetings World…
Executive Director Dorian Kronenwerth outlines JMIC’s priorities for the years ahead, and argues that the future of business events depends on speaking with one voice. He sets out how JMIC plans to turn stronger advocacy, sustainability and collaboration into practical tools that help the global events industry demonstrate its value. From Headquarters Magazine…
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The Business Operations Summit is a cross-functional gathering of destination organisation professionals in finance, human resources, operations and technology. This year’s summit will provide insight on post-pandemic recovery from an organisational perspective, focusing on new ways to think about how destination organisations are organised, staffed and operated.
The Visitor Experience Expert Meeting offers a mix of incentive and exchange opportunities for all attendees, so participant diversity is of great importance. This event is for managers and TIC front office professionals coming from small and large cities and working for either public or private tourist information organisations – CityDNA members or not.
The AIPC Operational Excellence Summit offers a high-level forum for convention centre professionals navigating increasing operational complexity, rapid technological change, and rising expectations around sustainability, security and customer experience. It is designed for the people who actually make events happen, from operations directors and operational excellence leaders to technical, AV, ICT and facilities managers.
The ICCA Pharma Compliance Training takes place for the first time in December 2026, bringing together representatives of medical and pharmaceutical associations for two intensive days of learning, exchange and best‑practice sharing in Düsseldorf, a dynamic healthcare and life sciences hub. Open to association professionals who are event leads and meet the criteria.
Across Europe, CVBs are navigating rapid shifts in expectations, competition and complexity, yet there are few opportunities designed specifically for them to step back, connect with peers and reflect on how we operate, collaborate and evolve. This meeting fills that gap, combining focused discussions and informal networking. The event is open to all CVBs.
The ICCA Business Workshop, hosted by the Meetings & Events Management Sector, will bring together up to 15 ICCA Members from the Meetings & Events Management, Destination Management, and Venues & Hotels sectors from around the world for one-to-one business meetings and to explore St. Julian’s association offering.
The AIPC Academy is designed for convention centre professionals seeking to broaden their industry knowledge, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and prepare for increased management responsibilities within an evolving global events landscape. It provides a valuable platform for previous graduates and experienced industry professionals looking to continue developing their strategic thinking, professional network and industry perspective.
UFI Learning is structured as a learning landscape that brings together programmes, events, communities, and resources. This flexible approach aims to provide diverse opportunities to encourage continuous learning for all. Whether it’s an UFI event, a programme, or a research report—every engagement with UFI offers an opportunity to learn.
webEDGE provides information on a range of subjects that are pertinent to those working in the meetings industry. The Congress Project Management Course is designed to equip business events industry professionals with a 360-degree view of congress organisation. Learn new skills, stay up to date on industry trends, and advance your career.
The Centre for Events and Festivals, the network connecting academics and industry in the events sector, has built a new specialist course aimed at event and festival professionals, founders,local authorities and cultural organisations who need to design, evidence and communicate impact in ways that genuinely hold up to scrutiny.
Following ongoing review of the current geopolitical situation, Advanced EDGE Dubai 2026 is to be postponed to 2027. Register your interest to be notified when registration opens for this exclusive educational programme, designed for senior meeting professionals and previous EDGE Seminar attendees. We look forward to welcoming participants for an inspiring learning experience.
The theme for AIME’s 2027 Knowledge Monday program is “AIMEplify: People, Business and Impact” which explores where human connection meets technology. Industry leaders and subject matter experts will share collective wisdom and challenge conventional thinking, giving business events professionals practical insights to take back to their own teams and businesses.
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TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry. Presented by SportsTravel, and hosted by the Greater Birmingham CVB, TEAMS ’26 will be held October 26–29 in Birmingham, Alabama. For more than 25 years, TEAMS has helped define the sports-event and appointment-based trade show industries.
Northstar’s premier hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings brings together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.
The Business Operations Summit is a cross-functional gathering of destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations and technology. This year’s summit will provide insight on post-pandemic recovery from an organizational perspective, focusing on new ways to think about how destination organizations are organized, staffed and operated.
The Summit brings together the most highly-qualified incentive travel buyers with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from around the world. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group of incentive specialists.
The UFI Global Congress is a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring innovative solutions to the challenges facing the exhibition industry. By choosing Bahrain, UFI highlights the Kingdom’s growing importance as a hub for international events and its commitment to fostering the global exhibition ecosystem. (Open to UFI Members Only.)
The 65th ICCA Congress in Panama will be a powerful celebration of connection, innovation, and shared purpose. Join us to explore new perspectives, forge meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of business events in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations. This is our moment to learn, grow, and lead — together.
The Forum gives emerging professionals a genuine voice — and a seat at the table — empowering them to challenge assumptions, share bold ideas and help shape the future of our industry. This event is open to ICCA members, Observers association executives, and students of any age, though priority will be given to Young Professionals.
Northstar’s TMS APAC is the leading tradeshow gathering event organisers and suppliers to connect, contract and forge new partnerships within the global MICE industry. Discover leading destinations, venues, hotels and other key MICE suppliers, complemented by an exclusive hosted buyer programme, bringing senior meetings, conventions, events and incentives buyers to a bustling tradeshow floor.
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe. This is where you can walk through the world in a day, immerse yourself in the latest industry developments and ideas, and find yourself at the heart of the industry’s community.
UFI is delighted to announce that the 94th UFI Global Congress will be held in the dynamic and welcoming city of Guadalajara, Mexico. Hosted by the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau, this flagship global event will once again unite exhibition industry leaders from across the world for four days of collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue.
The UFI European Conference 2027 will take place in the historic city of Rimini in Italy, where industry leaders will gather to chart the future of face-to-face events. IEG’s expansive Rimini Expo Centre provides the perfect setting to explore the latest innovations, challenge conventional thinking, and strengthen the connections that drive our industry forward.
The UFI Asia-Pacific Conference will return in 2027 in one of Asia’s most inspiring destinations: Bali, Indonesia. The conference will once again bring together exhibition industry leaders from across the region and around the world to connect, exchange insights, and explore the trends shaping the future of exhibitions in Asia.
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Claudia Hall has been the Exhibition Director for leading global trade show, IBTM World since November 2023. With over 15 years’ experience in the meetings and events industry, she is responsible for the management and strategic planning of IBTM World. Claudia has a proven track record for inspiring the events world to deliver exceptional experiences…
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For the last 15 years, Guy has been delivering award-winning consulting services focused on helping cities, governments, corporations and associations step up, scale up and speed up their sustainability programmes and regenerative practices. Guy’s pioneering work has been recognised with 22 sustainability awards including the Events Industry Council Pacesetter Award, and recognition as a Fellow…
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Eva started her career in the travel industry working as a Manager/Director for Thomas Cook and American Express Business Travel. After 6 years abroad in Ghana and Malta as an expatriate and family time she started working for Messe Frankfurt visitor services in 2006. After different roles and accompanying various projects within the visitor service…
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Senthil Gopinath has over 20 years’ experience in the meetings, association and leisure industry. He has held a wide range of positions, including CEO of Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, and Vice President of Kuoni. In 2006 Senthil moved to Dubai to work for Congress Solutions International, the Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) arm of Emirates Group….
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Heike Mahmoud has been Chief Operating Officer (COO) and authorized signatory at Estrel Berlin, Europe’s largest hotel, congress and entertainment complex with over 1,000 hotel rooms and 30,000 sqm of event space, since August 2024. She is responsible for the operational business of Estrel Berlin and the marketing of the new Estrel Tower, the first…
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Loren Christie brings more than 25 years of experience in Tourism & Hospitality to his role as Managing Director of the BestCities Global Alliance. He held various leadership positions with Starwood Hotels & Resorts during his 17 year career with them including Director of Sales for International Congress, Business Transient and Leisure Sales at the…
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Barbara Jamison Heads up the European Business Team at London & Partners (London Convention Bureau), the Mayor’s official promotional agency for London. Barbara’s experience in the industry has covered every aspect of tourism in Global markets… youth and educational tourism, tour operating, Destination and Event Management, Major Events including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic…
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After spending his first 20 years in the international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry in various executive roles — including meetings organisation, management, MICE technology, as well as planning infrastructure projects — Adem, commonly known as Braco within the industry, sought to contribute his extensive knowledge and experience on a broader scale. Since…
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Stephanie Lynch is a results-driven event professional with a proven track record of creating impactful experiences and driving measurable success. With over eight years at Explore Edmonton, Stephanie has consistently demonstrated her expertise in event strategy, economic impact maximization, and stakeholder collaboration. Currently serving her second term as Chair of the International Congress and Convention…
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Born in Toronto, Canada, Greg has divided his life between living in Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa. More than 25 years in the hospitality industry, Greg has spent time in Management of a high-end independent mountain resort property (The Rimrock Resort), Hyatt Hotels and the Intercontinental group before moving over to convention centres. Greg had the…
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Anna Look is a tourism and destination strategy consultant who helps destinations realize their full potential through focused, intentional positioning. Her differentiator: she holds multiple specialized ecosystems in mind simultaneously and translates between them in real time. Whether in convention bureaus, startup environments, or tourism markets, she sees what complex systems need to solve, who…
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Dorian Kronenwerth joined JMIC, the Joint Meetings Industry Council, as Executive Director in May 2026. He leads JMIC’s coordination of its member associations and its collective advocacy, unifying the voices of the conferences, trade shows and conventions sector into a single credible interlocutor for policy- and decision-makers. Central to that work is the Global Manifesto,…
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Destinations International’s advocacy team has put together resources to help destinations pivot their stakeholder messaging to one centered around the organization’s true customer: the resident. Take a look at videos, case studies, lexicons and more information that will help you communicate the value of your organization to your entire community.
Everything you wanted to know about how US policymaking influences business events, and how to participate in campaigns designed to nudge policy in the right direction. Every other Friday, the ECA Advocacy Update email newsletter shares the latest advocacy news from Washington, DC and beyond on the public policy issues that matter to the industry.
Stay informed with the latest association insights and trends by subscribing to regular updates from Boardroom, the global reference point both for the world of associations and within the meetings industry, with articles written by the sector’s most-experienced professionals and a magazine endorsed and supported by the members of its Association Advisory Board.
PCMA offers a range of newsletters, so you can tailor your subscription(s) to match your interests. Get daily industry headlines with News Junkie; weekly inspiration from Convene magazine via ThisWeek at Convene; and career guidance in The Raise. Stay informed with PCMA Institute updates, or connect regionally through APAC Exchange, EMEA Connect, and LATAM CONECTA.
A monthly update of reports, news, events and insights into the exhibition and trade show sector from UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry – this is where the global community stays connected and informed.
Better understand the business of travel through Skift’s wide range of daily and weekly newsletters. From daily travel news to a deep dive into the events industry, you can tailor your subscription to the information relevant to you. Weekly briefings cover topics such as how AI and tech are changing travel…
Thoughts & Observations is a weekly newsletter by Kai Hattendorf. It shares updates, reflections, and analyses on the business events and exhibitions industry, covering topics ranging from market trends to industry practices and emerging developments. Each edition provides a concise summary of recent news, data, and professional insights relevant to event organizers and stakeholders.
Updates for meeting planners & MICE professionals: GCB Mailings provide you with everything you need to know about business events in Germany. Whether it’s their monthly newsletter, invitations to GCB events or information on new research projects. You can subscribe and / or access the Newsletter Archive here.
Northstar Meeting Group’s flagship business events newsletter, with the option to sign up to lots of specialist feeds, including region-specific news, and the latest news of interest to association meeting professionals. Providing meeting planners and suppliers with comprehensive information and original content in the form of articles, magazines, podcasts, and videos.
Receive monthly updates from GDS-Movement, a pioneering, data-driven international change agency that acts to catalyse socio-economic and environmental transformation in cities and regions across the world, empowering tourism and events professionals with the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets to co-create more regenerative and resilient destinations to visit, meet, and live in.
For an academic perspective on the events sector (as opposed to the usual industry-led approach), make sure you follow the Centre for Events and Festivals. Many of CEF’s professors are attempting to evaluate events with a much more scientific rigour than is the norm. CEF Insights are short, accessible articles written by industry experts.
For perspectives from around the world on destination competitiveness in the business and professional events space, check out the regular thought-pieces from the GainingEdge experts, exploring trends, developments and insights in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and destination-marketing industries, and strategic topics for DMOs, CVBs associations, exhibition & conference venues, and their advisors.
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The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) is a pioneering, data-driven international change agency that acts to catalyse socio-economic and environmental transformation in cities and regions across the world. It aims to empower tourism and events professionals with the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets to co-create more regenerative and resilient destinations to visit, meet, and live…
International Journal of Business Events and Legacies (IJBEL) offers a multidisciplinary perspective aiming at disseminating knowledge about real-world issues in business events, with emphasis on business meetings, tourism and legacies. The journal publishes major papers, reports and reviews providing high-quality content that advances knowledge for researchers, practitioners, consumers and policymakers.
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