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BIAF 2023: A Glimpse into the Future of Associations
From Boardroom: On 13-14 December, the Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF) unfolded its dynamic agenda at Maison de la Poste, a beacon of sustainability in the heart of the Belgian capital. With approximately 100 participants, the forum emerged as a melting pot of novel ideas and forward-thinking discussions, delving into contemporary themes such as cybersecurity,…
Singapore Tops Destination Competitiveness Ranking for 2023
From Skift Meetings: Singapore has clinched the number one spot in the latest International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report by GainingEdge. This benchmarking tool aims to help cities hosting international association meetings find their competitive position and identify areas for improvement. The ascendancy of Singapore suggests broader geopolitical and economic shifts influencing the international meetings…
PCMA | Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024
Each year, Convene’s editors pick one trend — it can be in the headlines or flying under the radar — they think will have an impact on business events in the coming year. Here’s what we’ll be following in 2024: The Promise of AI for Events – Large language models like ChatGPT continue to dominate…
AI: SPARK Ignites as #EventProfs Demand Escalates
Bruce MacMillan, chief operating officer at PCMA, joined The Iceberg at the Abu Dhabi Business Events Forum to reflect on the progress of Project SPARK, the organisation’s generative AI tool developed alongside Singapore technology partner, Gevme. The post-pandemic eventscape reveals a productivity gap addressed by SPARK and it’s unsurprising to see the organisation introduce an…
Federal Action is Critical for Travel Industry’s Revival
From Northstar Meetings Group: At Northstar’s Leadership Forum in Monterey, Calif., Geoff Freeman outlined the U.S. Travel Association’s strategy to spur that action and sector growth. The trillion-dollar travel industry is plagued by a lack of recognition and respect among business leaders and policymakers in the United States, according to Geoff Freeman, CEO of the…
Paris 2024 Olympics Takes Bold Strides Toward Sustainability
From PCMA: The Olympic Games, the largest sporting event in the world, is aiming to make next year’s edition in Paris its most sustainable ever. What can the events community learn from its plans and its progress? In ways both small and large, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a series of firsts….
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