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Carbon Offsetting for Events: Which Projects Are the Most Effective?

One way to take action on climate is to purchase carbon offsets, paying to help the planet when you do something that harms it, like air travel. But not all carbon offset programs are equal. Critics argue that some projects don’t deliver any benefit at all, while others do more damage than good. From PCMA…

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30 March 2022

ECM International Conference & General Assembly 2022, Hamburg

Digitalisation is here to stay, but, in this increasing virtual world, we need to meet physically to work together and get inspiration. “Face-to-face meetings are extremely important. This has been impressively confirmed by the pandemic. ECM is one of the most inspiring networks in this industry to exchange trends, leadership, inspiration and knowledge transfer. We…

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30 March 2022

ECM International Conference & General Assembly 2022, Hamburg

Digitalisation is here to stay, but, in this increasing virtual world, we need to meet physically to work together and get inspiration. “Face-to-face meetings are extremely important. This has been impressively confirmed by the pandemic. ECM is one of the most inspiring networks in this industry to exchange trends, leadership, inspiration and knowledge transfer. We…

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The Importance of International Conferences and Business Events to...

A new research report published by Cities Restart called The Importance of International Conferences and Business Events to Restarting City Economies has revealed that spending on international conferences and business events for the UK is estimated to have been worth £19.4 billion in 2019, but following the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, by 2026 is forecast…

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30 May 2022

IMEX Frankfurt 2022 | Education Programme, Germany

Expect expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at 250-plus educational and networking events – and an exhilarating exhibition. From Association Focus to our Inspiration Hub, our programme offers insight and inspiration to meetings industry veterans, those about to enter the industry, and everyone in between. All supported by our partners, from industry leading associations to…

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26 January 2022

UFI | Global CEO Summit 2022, Hamburg, Germany

(By invitation only) The Global CEO Summit, the GCS, is one of UFI’s most prestigious events and takes place each year the last week of January or the first week of February. It serves as the exhibition industry’s annual curtain raiser event for the most senior executives worldwide. It offers top-level content, dialogues, and excellent…

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European Conferences May Need COVID Pass

Delegates hoping to attend an association conference in Europe may be asked to produce a “COVID pass” as more governments impose restrictions on unvaccinated people meeting indoors. The rapid spread of the Delta variant has spooked leaders kickstarting their battered economies while protecting the gains made by the vaccines. From Association Meetings International…

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Know-How Face-to-Face: An Alternative Iceberg

The Iceberg always enjoys meetings described with an iiceberg metaphor. But this time it is not the broader legacy benefits that are harder to see below the surface, but the tacit versus explicit knowledge imparted. German Convention Bureau MD Matthias Schultze discusses face-to-face and his hybrid BOCOM event. From Matthias Schultze via LinkedIn…

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Future Meeting Space – The Future Role and Purpose of Business...

The “Future Meeting Space” (FMS) innovation network was launched by the GCB (German Convention Bureau) in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO. This research project focuses on trends, innovations and social developments, identifying their possible influence on the event industry. In this context, research questions focus on how future events should be…

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Future Meeting Space Presents Research

After eighteen months of research, the Future Meeting Space innovation network of the German Convention Bureau and the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO has presented its latest study project. The main findings of the research highlight the relevance of events in organisations’ communications mix. From GCB…

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31 May 2022

IMEX Frankfurt 2022, Germany

The worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Expect expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at 250-plus educational and networking events – and an exhilarating exhibition. Whether you want to keep up with fast-changing event trends, explore event tech, polish your professional skills or connect with your peers, our groundbreaking programme has it…

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Germany to Roll out €642m Support

Germany has received clearance from the European Commission to roll out an umbrella scheme which offers damage compensation to trade fairs and congresses in the country. The scheme is reportedly worth €642 million. Eighty percent of national and international trade fairs planned throughout 2020 got cancelled or postponed. From Conference & Meetings World…

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