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Accelerating Innovation in Canada’s Ocean Sector

From Boardroom, by Remi Deve: Canada, through its business events branch Destination Canada, has consistently led the way in innovative strategic approaches to attract association conferences. The event ‘Innovate Canada’ exemplifies the organization’s commitment to fostering economic growth by attracting relevant international business events. Remarkably, this year’s second edition – held in Victoria, British Columbia,…

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Kai Hattendorf on the UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas

In this episode of The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast, Tommy Goodwin (Exhibition & Conferences Alliance) chats with Kai Hattendorf, Managing Director / CEO at UFI, about UFI’s advocacy work in the US and around the world, and Kai shares some insights into the upcoming Global Congress in Las Vegas in early November. Co-Hosts, Mark Johnson and…

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Congress Leaves Legacy for Eco-Friendlier Future of Building

From PCMA: The 28th UIA World Congress of Architects, held July 2-6 in Denmark, demonstrated the power of conferences to create a legacy of change in the world when it launched the “Copenhagen Lessons” — 10 principles for change in the building industry to reach the United Nations’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The congress brought…

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Focus on Sustainability Helped an Association Find its Global Place

From Boardoom / Associations Now: A glance at the headlines these days makes it clear—if it hadn’t been already—just how much we’re connected globally. Many associations that often think of themselves as concerned only with activities in the United States have had to contend with global conflicts and international supply-chain issues that affect their members’…

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Shuttering of NACS Points to Growing Association Industry Challenges

From TSNN: After 35 years, the National Association of Consumer Shows (NACS) is closing its doors. Founded in 1988 for the advancement of the consumer show industry and to further the growth and professionalism of those involved in consumer show production, including show organizers, venues, decorators, advertising agencies and insurance companies, NACS focused on meeting…

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The Nexus of Destinations and Associations

By Matty Rubenstein, featured in Meetings International: Two deeply interwoven industries have both seen unprecedented change to their business imperatives in the last decade. Yesterday’s cities would compete for conferences as tourist destinations, a boon for hotels, convention centres and entertainment. Today, municipalities see mass-tourism as the key to health, social and economic development. At…

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UNBROKEN Summit: How Can Associations Support Ukraine’s Recovery?

In a sequel to the UNBROKEN Ukraine Call to Action, The Iceberg reports from the recent UIA Congress to understand how the architectural sector is leveraging its Congress & Community to meet the intellectual resources required by Ukraine. Bettina Reventlow-Mourier, Deputy Director of the Copenhagen Convention Bureau combines with 2023 UIA Congress President and Head…

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In Praise of ‘Association Intelligence’

From ESAE: This article by Martin Sirk, International Advisor to our Partners at Global Association Hubs Partnership, explores the pitfalls of chasing the latest business trends and highlights the untapped potential of Association Intelligence. It highlights how Associations can leverage their unique attributes to build long-term success and offer genuine value in a world obsessed…

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10 October 2023

Washington International Association Forum, Washington DC, USA

Gathering representatives of international and North American Associations, Non-Profits, Federations, Societies and NGOs, WIAF aims at establishing an international leading platform and knowledge sharing event in one of the world’s flagship host destinations for professional associations and non-profit organizations.

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25 September 2023

Irish Association Forum, Dublin

Gathering professionals of Irish Associations, Non-Profits, Federations, Societies and NGOs, the Irish Association Forum (IAF) aims at establishing the national leading platform and knowledge sharing event for association executives and leadership, professional associations, non-profit organizations and charities in one of the most vibrant European destinations and in one of the fastest growing economies in Europe.

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Where to Meet? How Covid Changed the Criteria

From AMI: A recent report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) identified a ‘significant gap’ between what associations think destination marketing organisations should be focusing on and what the destinations think themselves. Holly Patrick talks to association experts to better understand what destinations need to do to attract their attention…

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