National medical associations hold conventions yearly, while international ones are held every two to four years. But educational timeframes have utterly changed in the digital age. So what will happen to the traditional convention model, and its role in medical professional education? Neurosurgery Professor Antonio A.F. De Salles asks whether conventions will become digital. From Boardroom…
The events industry has a significant female workforce, yet only 27 percent of women at CEO or MD level. So there’s some catching up to do. For International Women’s Day, Director of Venues at RIBA Moya Maxwell discusses where we are, where we’re going and what needs to change. From editor’s blog at Meepie.com…
In her Oscar acceptance speech, actress Frances McDormand finished with two words: “inclusion rider”. The notion that an actor can contractually insist a film’s cast and crew meet a certain level of diversity was first floated at a conference. If inclusion riders become standard in Hollywood, might they also for event speakers? From PCMA Convene…
The best of the association sector has been celebrated at the International and European Association Awards, held in the Grand Café Hauta Art Noveau Hall, Antwerp. The ceremony was one of the highlights of the Associations World Congress, which drew more than 200 delegates to the Flanders Meeting and Convention Centre. From Association Meetings International…
After its successful first year, the “Incredible Impacts” award programme developed by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and BestCities Global Alliance is again looking for examples of associations’ long-term legacies. With three grants of $7,500 available, entrants can both be recognised for current legacy projects whilst also securing funds for future work. From CIM News Magazine…
This online seminar series—created specifically for association employees whose work involves professional development—identifies key issues in speaker management and explores solutions for vetting and cultivating faculty for your learning programs. During this four-part virtual program, you’ll have an opportunity to network with colleagues and gather tips and practical tools that you can implement immediately at the…
Xperience Design Project (XDP) is a revolutionary event that brings together association professionals and business partners to create new experiences for the people who attend association meetings. The goal is to build lasting relationships that help increase the success of association events. Based on proven theories of co-creation and mindfulness, XDP is an environment that fosters…
Whether you are new to association government relations or are an established association professional interested in building your GR knowledge, this four part series will provide you with the essential information you need to develop a proactive and strategic GR program.
Recent discussion about millennials, baby boomers, Gen Xers, and members of other generations—including their behaviors in the workforce—have become more divisive. But each age group brings its own strengths to your association’s staff team. Sarah Sladek, best-selling author and CEO of XYZ University, shares her expertise and experiences helping organizations engage with the varied generations…
The Symposium for Chief Executive and Chief Elected Officers provides a unique opportunity for you and your volunteer leader to maximize the leadership partnership. Explore how you can best work together to effectively carry out your association’s mission and enhance future success. Facilitated conversations and interactive exercises will help you confidently and enjoyably lead your organization…
Associations today must find their purpose and proudly share it to galvanize members, nonmembers, and employees. In this lunchtime webinar sponsored by the ASAE Marketing Section Council, learn how ISACA, an association of IT professionals focused on information security and governance, identified its purpose and the impact of spreading that message to its global professional…
What do Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, and Bill Gates have in common? All are known for being brilliant in their respective fields, but none would have achieved that status without an “Aha” moment—a moment of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension. This one-hour webinar will discuss the neuroscience of creativity and share a case study…
Two years ago the Chinese administration began the process of decoupling associations or scientific societies from government sponsorship and control. An astonishing 700,000 associations will now need to establish sustainable business models in order to survive. Oscar Cerezales, Chief Operating Officer of MCI Asia-Pacific, reflects on the differences between this Chinese association market and the…
In November the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) welcomed a record number of delegates to its 56th annual congress. Almost 1,300 members, including more than 40 association executives, travelled to Prague for four days of education, chapter meetings and networking. During the event, the inaugural winners of the “Incredible Impacts” grants supported by both…
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