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3 October 2023

GDS-Forum & Awards Ceremony

The GDS-Forum will convene destination leaders and sustainability champions from around the world. This is a dynamic and unconventional gathering to discuss sustainability and impact strategies and best practices, learn from GDS-Index journeys, and co-create new approaches and initiatives for greater regenerative destination management. It will follow a novel, non-conference format with a focus on peer-to-peer learning,…

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22 May 2023

IMEX Education Sessions, Frankfurt, Germany

IMEX is where the global business events community comes together for four exhilarating days every year. Where you can enjoy expert education, explore the latest event trends and experience your most productive days of the year. Whether you’re an events newbie or a pro, IMEX 2023 is exactly where you need to be.

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27 April 2023

European Association Summit, Brussels, Belgium

The European Association Summit (EAS) in 2023 will investigate the effects of the green and blue revolutions on the associative community. Leveraging the EU Year of Skills 2023 as launching pad, we will explore the potential of younger members and mentorship programs, as well as the importance of upskilling and reskilling in the current landscape.

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27 April 2023

European Association Summit, Brussels, Belgium

The European Association Summit addresses the key issues that really matter to associations, allowing them to excel in today’s fast-changing environment and meet the future expectations of members, business, society and policymakers. From strategic planning, business models and virtual and hybrid event management, to the merits of digital marketing, virtual advocacy and coalition building. 

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10 December 2023

Leadership Forum, California, USA

The Northstar Leadership Forum brings together the industry’s thought leaders – planning professionals and suppliers – for three days of education, networking and sharing of best practices. Our forum is unlike any other industry gathering: A unique, high-level experience where business relationships and friendships are forged. Hosted at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble…

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7 November 2023

Small & Boutique Meetings, Arizona, USA

Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs 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.

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10 October 2023

Destination East, Connecticut, USA

Destination East is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the East. Destination East will include destinations, hotels, DMCs, and other services provided in the Eastern U.S. Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and…

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28 September 2023

Destination California, San Diego, USA

Destination California — Northstar’s destination-specific hosted-buyer event — enables attendees to experience firsthand the most desirable destinations, hotels and activities for successful meetings, while making invaluable business connections. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands—Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive magazine.

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27 August 2023

Destination Caribbean, Puerto Rico

An attendee favorite, Destination Caribbean, brings together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Caribbean. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments with strongly vetted buyers, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group, all while enjoying Puerto…

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13 August 2023

Destination Southeast, Florida, USA

Destination Southeast — Northstar’s destination-specific hosted-buyer event — brings together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, attractions, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Southeastern states including: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled…

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24 May 2023

BestCities Breakfast at IMEX Frankfurt

Your morning sets up the success of your day at IMEX Frankfurt! Come and join us to learn the latest news from BestCities. Find out what we have in store at the next BestCities Gobal Forum. You will also have the opportunity to network with association executives, members of the media and all our partner…

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9 July 2023

Small & Boutique Meetings – Summer, Franklin, Tennessee

The premier hosted-buyer event designed to connect top suppliers and destinations with planners looking for creative solutions to elevate their small and boutique-sized meetings in the U.S. and beyond. Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar’s premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs…

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21 May 2023

Incentive Live, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Incentive Live offers a compelling agenda that makes this event a must-attend for industry professionals. In addition to one-on-one appointments with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, brand name merchandise, gift cards and tourism offices, Incentive Live presents leading industry experts providing the latest perspective on industry trends and best practices that will…

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11 May 2023

Destination West, Denver, Colorado

Destination West is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the West. Formerly Discover Colorado, Destination West will also include other destinations and hotels in the Western U.S. Destination West enables attendees to experience firsthand the most desirable destinations, hotels and activities for successful meetings, while making invaluable business…

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20 April 2023

Emerging Leaders, Louisville, Kentucky

Emerging Leaders is dedicated to connecting the next generation of meeting and incentive planners and sellers. Buyers will be qualified based on their involvement in current meeting/incentive programs for their organizations as well as nominations from their senior management teams. Emerging Leaders will build authentic relationships between buyers and suppliers through collaborative content sessions, marketplace…

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18 January 2024

BestCities Global Forum, Melbourne, Australia

The BestCities Global Alliance is gathering industry thought-leaders, international associations and partner destinations under one roof. Global Forum Melbourne will explore how in-person meetings are critical to cultivating meaningful connections and purpose for meeting planners, associations and delegates. You can look forward to workshops, presentations and hands-on experiences that demonstrate the importance of in-person learning…

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13 March 2023

SMU International, New York, USA

The elite event for North American meeting and incentive travel buyers who are focused on placing programs around the world. Attendees will learn from industry experts, make invaluable business connections, and experience unforgettable activities at New York City’s iconic landmarks. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands – Successful Meetings, Meetings…

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27 November 2023

AIPC Facility Operations Summit, Barcelona, Spain

The AIPC Facility Operations Summit provides an engaging forum for issues and opportunities associated with a new era of growing digitization of the industry and implications this has for centre management. Amongst the areas to be explored will be what’s trending in event logistics, risk and crowd management, security and cybersecurity, changing tech requirements, responding…

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1 March 2023

The PA Show, London, UK

The PA Show hosts the largest gatherings of Executive Support Professionals in the UK, and brings together 1,000s+ of the community to learn, share, connect and source suppliers. With CPD accredited content applying to Executive Support professionals at every stage of their career and budget and exhibitors across a multitude of industries such as venues,…

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1 March 2023

International Confex, London, UK

For 40 years Confex has delivered ideas, inspiration and a meeting ground for the events industry. Over that period, the events landscape has changed beyond recognition and International Confex has evolved with it, from ground-breaking technology, crazy feature builders, wow factor venues, standout destinations to a vivid showcase of all the elements that make events…

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10 October 2023

Destinations International | Advocacy Summit, Little Rock, AR, USA

Destination organizations are a community asset responsible for programs promoting their community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through their knowledge of the destination, brand management, promotional programs, and the resulting impacts of visits by people, destination organizations strengthen the community’s economic position…

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