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The Hybrid Dilemma: Adoption, Hesitation, and Future Plans

From Flanders Convention Bureau: The world of international association conferences has changed dramatically in recent years. From face-to-face to virtual during the pandemic, and now a growing shift towards hybrid formats – where do we go from here? Flanders Convention Bureau conducted research and published a paper which explores: The challenges and opportunities of hybrid…

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14 October 2025

PCMA | Convening EMEA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Whether your events journey has just begun or you’re a seasoned industry professional committed to growth there is a safe place for you at Convening EMEA to unlock new potential.​ We’ve designed Convening EMEA to connect people who share a common purpose to unlock tomorrow’s potential today. ​As our world evolves, and we are challenged…

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20 November 2025

AIPC | Operational Excellence Summit, Barcelona, Spain

The AIPC Operational Excellence Summit provides an engaging forum for discussing the issues and opportunities faced by convention centers in times of changing requirements, digitation and sustainability. Amongst the areas to be explored will be risk and crowd management, security and cybersecurity, changing tech requirements, responding to new event formats and the renewed importance of…

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25 August 2025

AIPC | Africa Academy, Kigali, Rwanda

The future of Africa looks bright. Ratified by a majority of African countries, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will merge 55 economies into a single, competitive mega market of more than a billion people, making it one of the biggest free trade areas in the world. This also means that there will…

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16 June 2025

AIPC | ANZ Academy, Melbourne, Australia

This first edition of the AIPC Australian Academy is an intensive 4-day bootcamp covering all key aspects of venue management – from finance to operations – delivered in a variety of engaging formats, including lectures by global thought leaders, hands-on workshops, and team challenges. Participants will gain practical insights, industry best practices, and networking opportunities…

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18 May 2025

AIPC | Sales and Marketing Summit, Frankfurt, Germany

For the past 19 years, the AIPC Sales and Marketing Summit has been the perfect prelude to IMEX, fostering member engagement and vital industry interactions. Participants gain insights into current issues, industry trends, and key customer perspectives, setting the stage for intense competition on the show floor. This year promises to be no different.

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7 April 2025

PCMA | Advanced Event Design & Strategy Certificate, Online

This advanced certificate course is designed to equip experienced event and meeting managers with the tools, resources, and business savvy to serve as a strategic advisor in designing, planning, and executing programs. Expanding on foundational and fundamental skills in event and meeting planning for in-person events, learners will explore progressive approaches to apply program strategy…

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28 March 2025

PCMA Webinar | Strategies for Women to Reach Senior Leadership Roles

Are you ready to break through barriers and claim your seat at the leadership table? Despite women’s invaluable contributions to the events industry, the path to the C-suite remains challenging, with only 32% of women holding executive committee, director, and board positions. Join us for an eye-opening hour that will arm you with the tools…

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1 June 2025

PCMA edUcon 2025, Louisville, KY, USA

Consider EC25 your test kitchen for discovering fresh new concepts, tools, and strategies to tackle the challenges of our industry.​ Boost your knowledge and expand your perspective with hands-on workshops on diverse topics, location-based learning opportunities, and immersive tours. Strengthen your network with activities and events designed for authentic connection, giving back, and celebration.​

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