IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) is a not-for-profit membership association and the only international organisation for accredited professional conference organisers. IAPCO Members are Professional Congress Organisers (companies, not individuals) who have qualified for Membership under the detailed application process by demonstrating that they consistently deliver PCO services to their clients and partners at…
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Martin has a wealth of experience and a strategic vision that has been shaped over decades of working across a number of countries in the business and professional events and meetings industry. After university and a successful run as a restauranteur, he launched a corporate event management start-up in Canada in the late 1990s. At…
From The Hill: Welcome to The Hill’s annual list of top lobbyists. The lobbyists on this list are some of the best in the business and have been go-to advocates during a year defined by unprecedented political events, legislative logjams, federal spending cut crusades and big rulemaking swings by the outgoing Biden administration. But Washington…
From PCMA: What drives a person to become an advocate for justice and a catalyst for change? In a world that often calls for bold leadership, a few voices rise above, unafraid to challenge norms and champion human rights. Internationally acclaimed lawyer and human rights advocate, Amal Clooney, is one of those voices. We are…
From BestCities Global Alliance: Discover how the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and European Lung Foundation (ELF) transformed their annual congress into a global platform for advancing lung health awareness, advocating for policy change, and fostering sustainability. With over 20,000 attendees annually, the ERS International Congress is a shining example of how events can create lasting…
From IMEX: Destination Canada were the winners of the 2023 IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award. Presented during IMEX Frankfurt, the award honors outstanding achievements in sustainable innovation in the business events industry. IMEX Brand Ambassador, Tanja Knecht spoke to Virginie De Visscher, Executive Director Business Events, Destination Canada about their winning project, the Canadian Business…
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust (MCET), operators of the globally renowned Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the future Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, have released their Annual Report and Impact Report, highlighting their important role in driving economic, social and environmental impact. In 2023-24, MCET generated $777 million in economic impact…
From Meetings International, by Roger Kellerman: IBTM World 2024 was perhaps one of the best IBTM fairs I have experienced in my 20 years at the show. It surpassed last year’s success, with over 73,000 pre-scheduled meetings (an increase of over 19 per cent compared to 2023), but these figures should be taken with a…
From Skift Meetings: Robert F. Kennedy is promising big changes to the healthcare industry if he is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. When it comes to medical meetings, plenty is at stake. In 2023, $8 billion was spent on medical meetings, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). There…
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