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Dubai is to welcome international association chiefs for an immersive getaway this December. The new meeting follows the first Dubai Association Conference held late last year, and is designed to offer a unique platform for networking, trials and discussions, set within immersive experiences and scenic settings around the city. From tmf dialogue marketing…
32,800 heart specialists from 150 countries have attended the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2018. The world’s largest and most important cardiology event was being held in Munich for the fourth time, having visited the city in 2004, 2008 and 2012. Over 4,500 abstracts were presented, and 200 exhibitors showcased their products. From Association Meetings International…
Associations that have showcased beneficial legacies of their meetings are in line for a substantial cash award. A shortlist of twelve entries for the 2018 “Incredible Impacts” scheme has been announced by BestCities Global Alliance and ICCA (the International Congress and Convention Association). The final judging is now underway. From Association Meetings International…
Maastricht has emerged as a new bio-hub, with the Netherlands city hosting three major conferences for the sector. MECC Maastricht recently welcomed the annual European Conference on Biomaterials. The European Congress on Biotechnology follows in 2020, then the Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics in 2021. Photo: Jorge Franganillo. From AMI Intellectual Capitals…
At the recent General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union in Vienna, it was announced that Cape Town in South Africa will host the 2024 event. With huge projects including the MeerKAT, Square Kilometre Array, and Southern African Large Telescopes, the continent is now a knowledge hub for cutting-edge multi-wavelength astronomy. From the Event…
Over four days in 2015, more than 4,100 participants from 114 nations attended the 17th Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. Hosted by the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre and the SPA (Singapore Physiotherapy Association), the event left a significant legacy for the profession both in Singapore and across the world. From Boardroom…
Aaron Etra co-founded the Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration, which organises the ICMAN and ICNODAT conferences. He is also Chair of the Executive Committee of the Council of Organizations of the United Nations Association of the USA. Here he shares insights on youth empowerment with Iceberg parter BestCities Global Alliance. From Boardroom…
The term “legacy” is now becoming almost ubiquitous. Legacies are the broad set of outcomes ranging from advances in science and healthcare to creating new trade opportunities and empowering young people that far outweigh the financial impact of association meetings. The Iceberg also has a role to play in that. From Biz Events Asia…
Last year Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Vancouver Convention Centre will be hosting the next Women Deliver Conference in June 2019. Held every three years, the last event was in Copenhagen in 2016, attracting 6,000 delegates. This time Women Deliver also wanted a host city matching its dedication to gender equality. From PCMA Convene…
Jeffers Miruka, President of the African Society of Association Executives, has joined Iceberg partner Talley Management Group in launching the African Association Management Company. Based in Kenya, AFAMCO exists to help associations establish themselves on the continent, and benefit from Miruka’s local knowledge and TMG’s global experience. From Association Meetings International…
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis smashed by 54 percent its previous attendance record for a standalone meeting when it met recently in Ireland. ISTH held its 64th Annual Scientific and Standardization Committee Meeting at The Convention Centre Dublin, and 3,100 international clinicians, researchers, educators and other healthcare professionals attended. From Association Meetings International…
The South East Asia Survey Congress is heading to Darwin in 2019. Last hosted in Australia in 1999, SEASC 2019 will welcome over 500 delegates to the Northern Territory, including surveyors from across South East Asia, the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia itself, which is recognised as a global leader in the profession. From CIM News Magazine…
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