Martin Sirk, of both Sirk Serendipity and Global Association Hubs, an Iceberg partner, has thoughts on how some countries will be more successful at reopening business events than others. International events can only reopen at the pace of the slowest participating country to get their COVID-19 under local control. From Association Meetings International…
Iceberg partner IMEX Group has just been forced to cancel IMEX America 2020, after the cancellation of IMEX Frankfurt earlier this year. IMEX CEO and also Iceberg ambassador Carina Bauer explains how the decision was taken, and reflects upon politicians’ appreciation of the value of events. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
The many contributions on video for The Iceberg webinar about the JMIC Manifesto for Economic Recovery Using Business Events included one from Martin Lewis, former Managing Editor of Iceberg partner CAT Media, and Iceberg ambassador. The photo is of Martin in lighter mood at the 32nd M&IT awards last year. But in this longer extract from his…
Meetings are being cancelled and/or postponed and have a huge economic impact on suppliers and destinations. In the current times of a rapidly changing industry, we want to encourage an online conversation to jointly find new solutions, which is crucial to be ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive advantage. Open to ICCA Members.
Meetings are being cancelled and/or postponed and have a huge economic impact on suppliers and destinations. In the current times of a rapidly changing industry, we want to encourage an online conversation to jointly find new solutions, which is crucial to be ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive advantage. Open to ICCA Members.
Jane Cunningham (second left) is Director of Community Engagement for Iceberg partner BestCities Global Alliance, and Global Ambassador for the Joint Industry Meeting Council. In this new Deep Dive podcast, AMI Editor James Lancaster asks Jane how associations and destinations best collaborate. From Association Meetings International…
A New Zealand conference where experts will discuss protecting the earth’s precious wetlands is being held up as an example of the great positive impact of business events upon society. The 11th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference is being staged in October 2021 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. From AMI Intellectual Capitals…
The death of George Floyd, and of many others before him, prompted black meeting professionals in the US to share thoughts on their own experiences, the protests and the need for diversity in the industry. Those speaking out include Elliott Ferguson (pictured), President and CEO of Destination DC. From Northstar Meetings Group…
Mark Taylor, Chief Executive of the QEII Centre in London, believes the meetings industry’s recovery from the impact and threat of COVID-19 could see it become even stronger. The venue has had an interesting journey, with one delegate in early February diagnosed with the virus just after attending. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
As so much of the business events world pivots to virtual meetings in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, what does that mean for the skill in presentation demanded of those who are speaking? Roy Sheppard is a conference MC, a facilitator, an interviewer and an online course creator, who first worked with the team…
(In German) Nowadays, the question is not whether you will be the victim of a hacking attack, but when and how – are you prepared? Learn how to prevent threats and how to deal with them in order to react quickly to any attacks. In this online seminar, IT security experts will demonstrate how easy it…
(In German) This seminar series of the EVVC Academy, which is offered exclusively for members and partners of the association together with the EVVC cooperation lawyers, is a 3 part event, with sessions taking place on 21/07/20, 06/08/20 & 12/08/20. The topics are based on the specialist areas of the speaker and are determined in…
Immerse yourself in new, interactive opportunities designed to help move your organization forward at this year’s revitalized Technology Exploration Conference. Get real-world experience in our new, hands-on tech training seminar and attend a series of learning sessions and demos from the best in the industry—all under one roof. Discover how the latest technology can drive…
When making decisions on behalf of your organization, you need to be aware of potential legal risks. This online course collection explores legal basics you’ll need to know in several areas of association management. Online course collections give you the flexibility to work through a curated group of courses on the go, at whatever time…
Build the confidence, skills, and capability to apply marketing strategies that will help you advance your association career. Learn how to drive growth with multichannel campaigns powered by data and customer insights. This course collection—which includes special sessions recorded in ASAE’s studios—is designed to provide cutting-edge tactics and learning that can help any marketing pro…
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, requiring new thinking and new tools. That’s why we launched the ASAE-Endorsed Virtual Board Meeting Management Solution, a platform that can facilitate effective, secure governance meetings. Join Reggie Henry, CAE, ASAE chief information and engagement officer, and Paul Lockhart, vice president of sales, OnBoard, for a hands-on…
The relationship between chief executive and chief elected officer has always been one of the primary determinants of an association’s success. Today, common understanding and commitment are more necessary than ever before. Difficult decisions require understanding and tools in which both member and staff leaders have faith. This special virtual edition of the CEO Symposium…
Explore basic financing and accounting principles for the non-financial professional. Arm yourself with essential knowledge of budgets, financial statements, and accounting so that you can more effectively create and manage your project budgets. Lessons include: Introduction to Business Plans; Overview of Financial Statements; Planning, Budgeting, And Performance Assessments; The Accounting Cycle and Objectives of General…
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