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The Antwerp Innovation Journey: Where the Blue Economy Comes to Life

Understand how and why Antwerp is building its events strategy around future-industries, sustainable solutions and economic development priorities, leveraging academic excellence, start-up innovation, and industrial scaling-up know-how to attract the most relevant international events. An excellent model for other cities wishing to fully exploit their intellectual capital and business sector advantages, from Antwerp Convention Bureau…

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Incredible Impacts Programme Illustrates the Importance of Designing Intentional Outcomes

  • Published: 16th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

Hip replacements in Africa, domestic violence abatement in Mongolia, autism inclusivity, First People’s engagement, public health structural transformation – the wide-ranging case studies highlighted in this Boardroom article have one thing in common: a shift from “recognising” the impact of events, to partnerships between organisers and destinations that proactively plan for positive outcomes and long-term…

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11 January 2026

PCMA | Convening Leaders 2026, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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,…

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IGC 2024 Dublin: Celebrating a World of Difference, Creating a Lasting Legacy

In August 2024, Dublin became the global capital of geography. The 35th International Geographical Congress (IGC 2024) brought 2,654 delegates from 74 countries and five continents to Dublin City University (DCU) for a week-long celebration of research, collaboration, and connection under the theme “Celebrating a World of Difference.” The conference was supported by Fáilte Ireland,…

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To Be or Not to Be… An Industry?

  • Published: 15th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

“We have many of the necessary puzzle pieces… but need a much stronger mid to long-term positioning for our industry.” Industry thought-leader Kai Hattendorf argues that the Business and Professional Events sector has thus far failed to present itself as a genuine industry, and has been only intermittently successful in communicating the full spectrum of…

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Skift Meetings Forum 2025: 8 Top Takeaways

  • Published: 15th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

Skifts’s third annual summit for CEOs and thought-leaders in the Business Events Sector tackled some of our industry’s toughest issues. Their key findings are essential reading for all those who want to understand the ways and unprecedented speed with which our sector is evolving, and the future challenges that are heading in our direction.

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The Five Vs for Victory

  • Published: 14th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Canada

Prof Mike Duignan deconstructs the academically rigorous structure underpinning Destination Canada, #MEET4IMPACT and GainingEdge’s multi-year, multi-event impact research project, which is leading the way in developing insights on the key determinants and best models for measuring societal, scientific and business impacts. The five Vs are: Volume of data; Variety of sources; Velocity with which data…

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Industry Heavyweights Predict Key Issues Driving Evolution of Business Events at IMEX America

Kai Hattendorf moderated a high-powered panel consisting of Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal, DMC Network Managing Director Aoife Delaney and IMEX’s CEO Carina Bauer on “State of the Industry: From Intention to Action”. We’ve linked to the Snapsight AI summary of the key points from their wide-ranging discussion. There’s plenty of food for thought!

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IAPCO | webEDGE, Online Learning Platform

  • Published: 10th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Online

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.

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25 February 2026

IAPCO Annual Meeting & General Assembly 2026, Athens, Greece

Proudly hosted by four IAPCO PCO members — AFEA, CONVIN, ERA, and ERASMUS — together with IAPCO destination partner This is Athens–Convention & Visitors Bureau, this landmark gathering will bring the IAPCO community together in the birthplace of the first symposia, united in purpose to keep #UnlockingExcellence.

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15 September 2026

IAPCO EDGE Seminar (Advanced) Dubai, UAE

  • Event Date: 15th September 2026 to 17th September 2026
  • Host Destination: Dubai UAE

This event is open to senior meeting professionals and previous EDGE Seminar attendees. It is open to both IAPCO members and non-members. The event website will go live soon but we encourage you to register your interest to attend now in order to avoid missing the limited spots available.

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17 March 2026

IAPCO EDGE Seminar, Auckland, New Zealand

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of IAPCO EDGE Seminars from where it all began, Auckland New Zealand. This event is open to IAPCO members and all other meeting professionals in the APAC region. Register your interest to attend now in order to avoid missing the limited spots available.

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25 November 2025

IAPCO EDGE Seminar, Oman

Held in partnership with the Oman Convention Bureau (Ministry of Heritage and Tourism), the Hosted EDGE Seminar advances professional development and raises international standards across the Middle East. It delivers IAPCO’s globally recognised education through a high-impact programme tailored to the region’s business events ecosystem and its industry stakeholders, students, and associations.

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Amelia Roziman of BESarawak Receives The Iceberg Excellence Award

Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), has been honoured with The Iceberg Excellence Award. This recognition was presented during the inaugural LEGACY360 Education in Kuching, where Amelia’s bold vision, leadership in legacy-driven event strategies, and pioneering contributions to sustainable business events were celebrated. From TTR Weekly…

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Why the Global Tourism Backlash May Be Our Best Advocacy Opportunity Ever!

  • Published: 10th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

Business Events advocacy veteran Rod Cameron eloquently sets out the arguments why our sector shouldn’t let the “overtourism crisis” go to waste. Business, professional and scientific events need to be clearly differentiated from leisure tourism, when communicating with the public as well as with policymakers, and now is the perfect time to do this: There…

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Koelnmesse Launches Tool Demonstrating Carbon-Efficiency of Trade Shows vs Individual Business Trips

  • Published: 8th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

In a world where sustainability and the climate crisis will be ever-higher on the agenda, business events organisers are certain to face growing calls to demonstrate why and how their activities help reduce overall carbon emissions, to justify the carbon-cost of their attendees’ travel. This is a great early example of taking an evidence-led approach…

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Net Zero Carbon Events First Reporting Cycle Results

  • Published: 8th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

NZCE has released the first full report on the period July 2023 to January 2025, comprising statistical input from 144 companies and organisations, with examples of external communication to policymakers and the general public about progress towards net zero. Useful data and examples for business events organisations wishing to improve sustainability strategy and related communication.

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Shutdown and Showtime

  • Published: 7th October 2025
  • Host Destination: USA

Hundreds of thousands of government employees are on furlough, while others—such as security guards and air traffic controllers—are working without pay. And in the midst of this standstill, IMEX America, the largest trade fair for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, opens today in Las Vegas. From tw weekly…

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Global Events Barometer Shows Recovery Signs Amid Ongoing Economic and Geopolitical Pressures

  • Published: 7th October 2025
  • Host Destination: Global

The Events Industry Council’s latest report show measurable progress compared to earlier in the year, with global RFP activity reaching pre-pandemic benchmarks and hotel group room nights continuing to move closer to 2019 levels. However, the report also points to uneven regional recovery and persistent headwinds from slower global growth and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

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9 February 2026

19th CityDNA CEO Meeting 2026, Barcelona, Spain

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.

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