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A targeted, cost effective form of training and development, providing the means to establish industry networks that facilitate future professional growth. Using a diverse international faculty and range of guest presenters, it offers a full curriculum and a comprehensive industry overview with ongoing updates of all key areas of centre management, operations, finances and marketing.
This five-day immersive program will equip industry professionals with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to advance excellence in convention centre operations through expert-led sessions, practical exercises, and meaningful peer exchange; designed to cover all key aspects of venue management — from finance and operations to strategy and leadership.
Founded by designer, author and pro speaker David McCandless, this website is dedicated to making sense of the world with graphics and data visuals. Packed with information on economics, social issues, business and trade, demographics, scientific progress and healthcare performance, it also provides great advice on how to turn your own data into compelling stories.
Guy Bigwood provides optimistic and pessimistic perspectives on potential impacts on the travel, tourism and events sectors of the EU’s latest strategic world overview. Missing from his analysis is the certainty that these geopolitical issues will generate huge demand for new sectoral meetings where their implications, risks, and potential solutions can be debated and analysed.
ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath argues that the era of transactional venues selling rooms, tech and m2 is over, and sensitivity to the delegate experience is the key factor for future success: Over the past few years, I have witnessed something remarkable in the business events world: venues are no longer simply spaces where meetings take…
At the recent ICCA Middle East Summit, Dubai Business Events received the Association Development Award for its pivotal role in fostering collaboration between regional and international associations. Through Dubai Association Centre, DBE drives sustainable economic growth and advances legacy building within the association sector. From Emirates News Agency…
This article provides an outline of the key steps cities need to take to create their own international events that can meet priority economic development goals: identify unique intellectual assets; coordinate disparate stakeholders; articulate a clear vision and event philosophy; bring in citizen voices; think about wider societal impact; use fresh meeting design-thinking. From Boardroom:…
Mark your calendars for 5 May 2026, when the next iteration of this global report is issued (superseding the 2023 edition) on Global Meetings Industry Day, the global advocacy programme championed by Events Industry Council. This is the most authoritative global estimate of “above the waterline” economic impact of event expenditure by delegates and organisers….
PCO consortium INCON has shared their latest webinar on meeting design strategies adopted by the ESCRS Congress — hosted in Milan (2022), Vienna (2023), and Barcelona (2024) — as a case study to showcase how these events have set new standards for incorporating circular economy principles in our industry. Presented in partnership with Global Destination…
Despite cuts to US research grants and visa challenges, these innovative international scientific conferences are proving that it’s possible to attract international delegates to the US. One key lesson: bring different knowledge communities together to stimulate new collaborations and fresh thinking. From PCMA…
A planner’s guide to making a lasting mark on attendees, companies, communities, and the environment: In this report, Skift Meetings set out to provide insights, strategies, and real-world examples to empower planners to create events that not only meet objectives but also leave a lasting positive impact on their attendees, communities, and the planet.
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