For 70 years, PCMA has been more than an association. We have been a conduit for change, a catalyst for innovation, and a community that drives the business events community forward. As we gather in Philadelphia, a city built on bold ideas and collective action, our focus is clear: to look back to push forward,…
webEDGE provides information on a range of subjects that are pertinent to those working in the meetings industry. The Congress Project Management Course is designed to equip business events industry professionals with a 360-degree view of congress organisation. Learn new skills, stay up to date on industry trends, and advance your career.
Join peer CEOs to discuss and strategize about the future of your organisation, share best practices in innovation, change management. From budget constraints and political changes, digital transformation in the visitor experience, sustainability and shifting visitor behaviours, we will explore key challenges faced by our DMOs’ leadership and explore key paths for success and transformation.
The CVB Expert Meeting (open to all CVBs) is a compact 1.5-day format combining focused discussions, informal networking and shared moments around the table. Whether you are leading a bureau, managing operations or driving strategy, this meeting is built to offer both practical value and meaningful connections in a relaxed and open environment.
This interactive session is designed for CVB professionals to exchange ideas, share best practices, and engage in peer-led discussions on key industry topics. After the discussions, we’ll continue with a networking reception, providing the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers before IBTM World begins.
Participants gain insights into current issues, industry trends, and key customer perspectives, setting the stage for intense competition on the IMEX show floor. The Summit creates a global forum to assess key market challenges and develop innovative strategies, bringing together over 50 senior-level convention centre executives, client representatives, and marketing specialists.
What if a conference could alter the trajectory of a student’s life? Influence public policy? Spark a regional movement for women’s safety or accelerate the next major scientific breakthrough? These possibilities are no longer hypothetical, they are the foundation of BESydney’s Social Impact Strategy, a pioneering framework that redefines the role of business events…
More cities are designing or renovating their major meetings venues with the interests and needs of local citizens and communities front of mind, as well as accommodating the usual priorities of meeting organiser clients. This article highlights convention centres in Cincinnati, Dallas, Montréal, New Orleans, and Fort Lauderdale that exemplify this community-focused approach. From PCMA…
Many cities, states and countries have not yet set up dedicated convention bureaux. For these destinations, Maharashtra (the State containing economic powerhouse Mumbai) is an excellent case study on how to incorporate political and economic development priorities into the structure and objectives of a new bureau. From Meetings International…
David Adler argues that participation is the USP that has driven the value and impact of events from time immemorial, and that new technologies that fail to unlock meaningful participation will fail whilst those that widen and deepen interactivity will thrive. From GatheringPoint.news…
The impact and value of business events won’t be maximised by cutting and pasting past models. For the sector to enjoy long-term success, inspiration and innovation need to be drawn from every potential source. From M&C/Asia: Event designers wanting to leave an impression on attendees can learn a thing or two from creators across industries…
Participants gain insights into current issues, industry trends, and key customer perspectives, setting the stage for intense competition on the IMEX show floor. The Summit creates a global forum to assess key market challenges and develop innovative strategies, bringing together over 50 senior-level convention centre executives, client representatives, and marketing specialists.
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.
David Adler raises important issues on the necessity of attending meetings with people who hold diverse perspectives, and the more important point that governments have a responsibility to encourage participation and to participate in such meetings themselves. International meetings shouldn’t become echo chambers if they are to educate their participants and identify solutions to problems.
From Skift Meetings: The sharp decline in global attendance at a recent international medical congress is more than a one-off, it’s a red flag. As political rhetoric escalates, the US is becoming a less viable destination for truly international meetings. Attendance at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Congress in Washington, DC this June…
From Northstar Meetings Group: Destinations International has released the findings of its 2025 DestinationNEXT Futures Study. The research, which is conducted every two years in partnership with MMGY NextFactor, focuses on top trends impacting the industry, as well as strategies for navigating current issues. The 2025 report includes insights from a global advisory council, five…
From M&C Asia: New Zealand’s Canterbury region, which includes the city of Christchurch, aims to attract new conference bid opportunities and bring major international space conferences and scientific events to the region, following the launch of the Waitaha Canterbury Aerospace Strategy. The Strategy is an initiative which aims to establish the Canterbury region of New…
The 2025 Destinations International DestinationNEXT arrives at a moment of profound transition for the global visitor economy. After a decade of disruption, reinvention, and recovery, destination organizations are entering a new era; one defined not only by shifting travel patterns and technologies, but by rising expectations from governments, communities, and travelers alike. This year’s study…
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