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Edible Insect Meeting Seeks to Solve Global Hunger Crisis

The problem is familiar and has been escalating rapidly over the decades. Global food produce is not enough to cover the needs of our planet’s ever-growing population. The issue will be discussed in depth at Quebec City, Canada, throughout the fourth edition of the International Insects to Feed the World conference. From Boardroom…

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Gen Z Renews the Call: The Imperative to Hold Regenerative Events

There is a huge disconnect between “sustainability” and what it will take for real change. Generation Z is passionate about reversing the climate crisis through individual means. This shift of mindset was also the topic of a past report for business events, The Regenerative Revolution, published by Iceberg partner IMEX Group and Marriott International. From PCMA…

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11th WEEC Shares Prague Venue with Ukrainian Refugees

After first postponing the event due to COVID-19, World Environmental Education Congress organisers then had no time to plan any community service project for the Ukrainian refugees suddenly housed in the Prague Congress Centre alongside them during their delayed meeting. But participants even so found ways to demonstrate their support. From PCMA…

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Old and New Normal: Sector State of Play After the Pandemic

In the heat of the pandemic, meeting tech evangelists were hailing the switch to virtual as a transformational moment, rather than a practical necessity. It was always odds on that most would return to meeting in person once the worst was over. So, is the new normal the same old normal? From Association Meetings International…

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EAS2022 Marks Ten Editions in Brussels “Better Together”

The European Association Summit has convened its first face-to-face meeting since 2020, gathering many Brussels-based associations for the tenth EAS edition. More than eighty association professionals attended either on site at The Egg venue in the south of Brussels or online for three days of education, networking and reconnecting. From Association Meetings International…

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Meeting Sustainability: Hero of Zero Waste IMEX Group

Iceberg partner IMEX has now been championing sustainable exhibitions for over two decades. With its two huge global events generating zero waste and powered by renewable energy, the Group has just set its sights on zero carbon. CEO Carina Bauer explains how exhibitions need to become much more sustainable in order to survive. From Exhibition News…

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Redefining Incentives: Slow Pace, Short-Haul Motivational Travel

Fresh off the back of taking her first incentive trip since the start of the pandemic, agency Eventful’s Head of Incentives Holly Mills shares the changes she has witnessed in the industry and the trends that are going to shape the future of the category, including replacing that word “incentive”. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…

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Talking to the Hand: Emergency Response After the Oscars Slap

In the film world, “slap” once meant make–up, slapstick comedy, or the slap of a clapperboard synchronising picture and sound. But for meeting planners, a rather different slapping incident at the 2022 Oscars reveals the need to have a full emergency response plan and code of conduct in place. From Associations Now…

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ICCASkills | Global Accreditation for the Meetings Industry

CCASkills delivers the only globally recognised certification for suppliers in every sector of the meetings industry. From juniors to executives, ICCASkills benefits meetings services professionals at any stage of their career. The two different certification tracks offer tailored learning paths and advanced course content. All instructors are industry experts with proven teaching abilities and international…

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22 September 2022

ICCA Sector – Venues European Business Workshop 2022, Bologna,...

ICCA Business workshops are a quick and effective way to get a well-informed overview of what offers are available on the market from ICCA members and to exchange knowledge best practices between associations and meeting suppliers. During the workshop, a series of one-to-one business meetings will take place where all associations executives will have the chance to meet sale representatives to discuss their specific meeting requirements.

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8 June 2022

ICCA North America Summit 2022, Ottawa, Canada

The education program will be fast-paced and interactive, delegates will learn and receive tools on how to transform their organisations from surviving to thriving; We will address the relevance of associations and how suppliers can understand them and reposition themselves as partners in the transformation of association meetings; Business Exchange to kick off; Ottawa infused inspirational sessions; In-person “Braindate” sessions addressing hot topics which will be continued…

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30 May 2022
30 May 2022

ICCA Global Business Exchange at IMEX Frankfurt 2022

ICCA takes pride in maintaining a proactive stance to ensure members are moving ahead with the recovery of Business Events, by enhancing member value and demonstrating leadership by helping you to continue to act in a marketing-oriented manner.  One of the pillars of is the unique business culture whereby members are willing to share detailed, commercially…

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28 May 2022

ICCA Association Expert Seminar 2022, Frankfurt, Germany

The Association Expert Seminar offers a platform for association executives and ICCA members to come together to exchange knowledge, network, and collaborate on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of association meetings. This event offers a unique opportunity for suppliers to understand client objectives and business cultures, and for association executives to understand how to negotiate with…

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