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IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 Awarded Sustainability Certificate
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 has been certified compliant with the ISO 20121:2024 certification for sustainable event management, recognising its commitment to organising a responsible and sustainable World Conservation Congress in 2025. IUCN has strived to ensure all aspects of Congress operations adhere to rigorous sustainability standards…
US Passport Power Falls to Historic Low
For the first time in 20 years, the United States is no longer ranked amongst the world’s Top 10 most powerful passports. Once unrivalled at No.1 in 2014, the American passport has now slumped to 12th place, tied with Malaysia, with visa-free access to only 180 of 227 destinations worldwide. From Henley & Partners…
A Shared Vision for the Urban Visitor Economy: The Tórshavn Declaration
Through workshops built around Political, Economic, Social, and Technological dimensions, attendees at CityDNA Autumn Conference identified priorities for Europe’s cities: stronger advocacy at EU level, sustainable funding models, inclusivity, AI integration, and data ethics. Using conferences as a platform for strategic realignment is a powerful way to ensure engagement and alignment to vision and goals.
Counter-Disinformation Experts Address Challenges to Democracy, Science, Healthcare and Media
On 15–16 October 2025, the counter-disinformation community will reunite at Cankarjev Dom in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to continue exchanging ideas, learning, and collaborating. The importance of face-to-face conferences as a counterweight to disinformation has never been more essential. Check out their conference programme to understand some of the key issues. From EU DisinfoLab…
LEAP Summit Culminates in Borneo Legacy Declaration
The first Legacy Event Advocacy Policy (LEAP) Summit in Malaysia ended with the adoption of the Borneo Legacy Declaration, setting out a framework for measuring and supporting the benefits of business events, beyond short-term economic impact. The summit was organised by The Iceberg and powered by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). From Conference & Meetings World…
ECA Tracks Impact of US Government Shutdown
For the latest news and factual information, and intelligent analysis of both current impacts and anticipated future implications of the continuing shutdown, the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance is the go-to resource for the business events sector. We recommend signing up to their newsletter and following their updates.
IMEX America 2025 Draws Record Attendance
Over 17,000 attendees flocked to Las Vegas 7-9 October for the latest edition of this world-leading business events marketplace, with strong international participation and record volumes of scheduled appointments. The record number of visitors came despite the U.S. federal government’s shutdown, which is slowing down air traffic and customs. From Northstar Meetings Group…
Amelia Roziman of BESarawak Receives The Iceberg Excellence Award
Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), has been honoured with The Iceberg Excellence Award. This recognition was presented during the inaugural LEGACY360 Education in Kuching, where Amelia’s bold vision, leadership in legacy-driven event strategies, and pioneering contributions to sustainable business events were celebrated. From TTR Weekly…
Shutdown and Showtime
Hundreds of thousands of government employees are on furlough, while others—such as security guards and air traffic controllers—are working without pay. And in the midst of this standstill, IMEX America, the largest trade fair for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, opens today in Las Vegas. From tw weekly…
Glasgow Utilises IEEE’s Intellectual Capital to Drive Public Engagement in Key Tech Issues
From Boardroom: The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow hosted the IEEE CleanTech Summit 2025 last week, launching a milestone series of IEEE conferences set to take place at the venue through 2027. The inaugural CleanTech Summit convened international leaders in engineering, science, and technology to address critical sustainability challenges — from renewable energy integration and…
Impact Not Just a Local Matter for Sarawak
The latest edition of Sarawak’s Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards (BILA) programme celebrates the power of business and professional events to generate positive societal value | From Borneo Post: Sarawak today celebrated visionary individuals and organisations driving transformative change through business events at the Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching…
GCB and Fraunhofer IAO are Launching Research Centre for Future Meeting Studies
From Meetings International: The German Convention Bureau (GCB) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO have announced the launch of their new Research Centre for Future Meeting Studies (RCFMS). The Research Centre builds on and continues the work of the “Future Meeting Space” innovation network, which was initiated by the two organisations back in…
Is APAC Finally Bouncing Back from Uncertainty?
Uncertainty is making way for optimism in APAC’s events industry, a sign of the region’s quick rebound from tariff shocks, according to the Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey September 2025. Download the free report for exclusive data, region-by-region breakdowns, and deeper insights into how optimism – and caution – are shaping global events. From M&C…
Help Shape the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Agenda for 2026
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is seeking input on its public policy priorities in 2026. From tariffs and international travel restrictions to workforce development and sustainability, policy issues will continue to have a significant impact on the industry next year. Take this brief survey to help ECA shape the agenda for the year ahead.
Congress Organisers Launch ‘Dear Association’ Campaign Targeting Not-For-Profits
From AMI: The campaign will throw a spotlight on how IAPCO members can help associations through governance support, driving advocacy, and creating outcomes that matter. Martin Boyle, CEO of IAPCO, said: “Associations deserve the highest standards and IAPCO accreditation is that guarantee. From strategic guidance and content curation to logistical precision and compliance expertise…
How Association Leaders are Dealing With Visa Delays, Funding Cuts, & Political Headwinds
Association leaders at Skift Meetings Forum 2025 highlighted current challenges faced by the events industry. They’re adapting by shortening events, creating value-driven and generationally tailored experiences, and managing attendee hesitancy. Declining international participation, late registrations, and political sensitivities are forcing leaders to rethink formats, messaging, and speaker vetting to keep conferences relevant.
IBTM World Launches New Platform for Start-Ups
IBTM World has announced the launch of IBTM Ignite, an initiative designed to connect start-ups with industry advisors and investors, providing space for early ideas and creative thinking. Over a hundred new start-ups representing sectors including event technology, sustainability, new event agency concepts, and inclusive talent sourcing businesses will take part in this year’s programme.
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