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8 December 2026

AIPC Asia Summit 2026, Chongqing, China

The AIPC Asia Summit 2026 will bring together convention centre leaders, industry professionals and business partners from across Asia and beyond to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen professional relationships. The event will provide a platform for discussion on topics relevant to the convention centre industry and the broader meetings and events sector.

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Alicia Yao

Vice Chair, China Business Event Industry Committee

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In 2016, Alicia Yao became the Chief editor of Association Innovative Development, a quarterly magazine owned by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, China Association for Non-Profit Organization (CANPO) for the executives of over 2,300 China National level associations. In 2018, She co-founded China Business Event Industry Committee (CBEIC) jointly with CCPIT-CSC and serves as its…

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Event Companies Look East as Tech Gravity Shifts Towards China

The recent unveiling of Hongqiao Tech Week is the latest sign that the global technology events landscape is becoming closer tied to the Chinese market. Taking place in Shanghai in November, the event will bring together enterprises, startups, investors and leaders across sectors including AI, future mobility, digital infrastructure, and life sciences. From M&C/ASIA…

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Business Event Legacy Journal Launched

A journal documenting the wider societal benefits of international association meetings and of other business events has been launched in Malaysia. Curtin University and Business Events Sarawak are the main “International Journal of Business Events and Legacies” partners. The publication will share case studies from 44 organisations. From Association Meetings International…

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China’s Welcome Mat Can Boost Events

Roy Ying says Hong Kong and cities across Greater Bay will reap benefits after visits by UK and Canadian leaders to Beijing. High-level diplomacy resulted in extending visa-free travel, leading to opportunities for MICE organisers, and marking the latest milestone in a sweeping national strategy to open China’s doors wider to the world. From MIX…

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Diagnosing Macao’s Hidden Potential as a Medical Congress Powerhouse

From M&C/Asia: In an era where medical conferences are indispensable platforms for collaboration, peer learning and the cross-pollination of ideas, the choice of host city has become a strategic decision rather than a logistical one. Recent landmark gatherings are demonstrating that Macao is no longer a peripheral option but a serious contender for medical congresses.

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ICCA and Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events to Launch CIBEP Programme in China

ICCA has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events to co-develop a three-level professional education certification programme designed specifically for China’s fast-growing business events sector. The Certified International Business Events Professional (CIBEP) programme will introduce international standards, foundational industry knowledge, and practical skills to emerging and mid-level talent across China.

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MMP China Rallies Powerhouse Panels

Organised by ITB China, MICE Meeting Point conference and exhibition, taking place in Beijing from 11-12 September and promises to be a focal gathering for business event and corporate travel professionals. Featuring a blend of forums, exhibitions, and panel discussions aimed at dissecting the current state and future direction of the industry. From MIX Meetings…

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Meetings Point the Way in China

ITB China’s new MICE Meeting Point, debuting in Beijing Sept 11–12, has partnered with the China Association of Travel Services’ MICE Committee and the China Advertising Association’s Event Marketing Committee. The collaboration aims to drive professional development, foster international cooperation, and connect global resources with China’s evolving business events industry.

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At China’s Largest Trade Fair, Exporters say US Markets are ‘Frozen’

From Reuters: Candice Li says that after Washington raised tariffs on Chinese goods by 145%, U.S. orders for the medical devices her firm is making have vanished. “It’s a matter of life and death because 60-70% of our business is with American clients,” said Li, marketing manager of Conmo Electronic Co. “Goods cannot be exported…

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Private Equity Propelling Globus Events Further into China Market

From Exhibition World: Globus Events, formerly known as VNU Exhibitions Asia, has completed three major acquisitions in China since February, part of an ambitious expansion strategy, backed by its majority owner (since February 2024), private equity investor Advent International (‘Advent’). Since becoming part of Advent’s portfolio, Globus Events has made majority acquisitions in key sectors…

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Coronavirus: Insurers Brace for Pandemic Claims

The torrent of business event cancellations precipitated by the coronavirus crisis has seen planners all over the world examining the small print of their insurance contracts. Indeed many have had to reassess their entire approach to purchasing coverage. Terry Waller is Managing Director of event insurance specialist Arc International. In this Iceberg exclusive video, Waller…

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