Sector: Events
RX Acquires Corp Events, owner of Big Data & AI Paris
Global event organiser RX has announced the acquisition of Corp Events, owner and organiser of Big Data & AI Paris and Big Data & AI Toronto and organiser on behalf of the EuropIA Institute and SEMEC of the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF). Launched in 2012, Big Data & AI Paris… From Exhibition World…
IAS 2023 in Final Push to Eradicate HIV Transmission in Australia
Thousands of researchers have gathered in Brisbane for the world’s largest and most influential HIV sciences conference, shining a spotlight on global advances in HIV research. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is playing host to more than 3,000 members of the international research community… From Meetings International…
17 April 2024
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, Singapore
The Meetings Show unveils a new and exciting event, taking place in a destination known for its corporate hospitality, Singapore, showcasing the best of Asia Pacific. With multiple award-winning innovative event spaces, Singapore is one of the leading destinations for MICE globally, and winners of Best MICE Destination (Asia) at the M&C Asia Stella Awards…
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Glasgow Launches Access Guide for Conference Organisers and Delegates
Glasgow Convention Bureau has partnered with AccessAble and the Royal College of Nursing to launch the city’s first online resource providing delegates who have access requirements with detailed information on over 60 venues and services, including the Scottish Events Campus and on-site hotels, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, visitor attractions… From Glasgow Convention Bureau…
Northstar / Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey | June 2023
The outlook for meetings business is still bullish, but post-Covid optimism has waned somewhat, down 10 percent since January 2023. Among other key findings of the latest Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey: Growing demand for meetings will spur growth in planner jobs, 44 percent of respondents predict… From Northstar Meetings Group…
Iceberg Ambassador Tommy Goodwin Leads ECA Anti-Fraud Movement in US
A government crackdown on impersonation fraud targeting the business events industry may soon become a reality thanks to efforts spearheaded by the Exhibition and Conferences Alliance and its 10 professional, trade and labor associations, in addition to numerous other industry entities that make up the face-to-face business events industry. From TSNN…
New Guides on Measuring Impact of Global Events on Local Development
The hosting of global events such as the Olympics, Expos, World Cups and Cultural Festivals have long been seen as opportunities to stimulate growth and development. Hosts increasingly seek to ensure that such events act as catalysts for local development, are used to leverage long-term infrastructure investments, boost tourism and trade… From OECD…
5 Things You Need To Know To Run a Successful Live Event
Ben Ari interviews BestCities’ Loren Christie: Planning an international conference involves numerous logistical challenges, including accommodation, transportation, catering, and technical support. Convention bureaus can provide valuable assistance in coordinating these aspects, ensuring smooth operations and a seamless experience for attendees. From Authority Magazine…
Research Highlights Lack of Robust Event Legacy Measurement
In a white paper exploring event legacy, recently published by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau, it was revealed that choice of legacy and its subsequent measurement can be a challenging task for associations and not-for-profit organisations looking to leave a positive impact on society. From Event Industry News…
Fans Misled Over ‘Carbon-Neutral Qatar World Cup’
Fifa misled fans by claiming the Qatar World Cup would be carbon neutral, a Swiss regulator has ruled. A report by the Commission for Loyalty, which regulates advertising in Switzerland, found that Fifa broke rules against unfair competition by making claims about the tournament that could not be proven, while using controversial… From The Guardian…
ICC Sydney Drives Social Impact as Host of Stand Tall Event
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, prepares to welcome its charity partner event, Stand Tall, for the seventh consecutive year – which is set to surpass in person attendance and broadcast reach records. Following a sold out hybrid event in 2022, youth mental health charity… From ICC Sydney…
Wellington Ready to Host Bigger Conferences as New Venue Opens
A meeting on digital preservation and another on sedimentary rocks will be amongst the first international conferences taking place at Tākina – New Zealand’s newest conference and exhibition centre. The Wellington venue opened this week, three-and-a-half years after building work started, with a morning blessing by Taranaki Whānui, the traditional Māori guardians… From AMI…
11 July 2023
Understanding Event Cancellation Insurance
Contracting an event can be a stressful and time-consuming process for both the event strategist and host destination, and the last thing anyone wants is for unforeseen circumstances to force a cancellation. Cancellations can happen for a variety of reasons, from natural disasters and inclement weather to unexpected societal events or shifts in political climate,…
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2 June 2023
Webinar: Dissecting the Chat GPT/Generative AI Disruption
The explosive adoption of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools brings enormous opportunities and challenges for all industries, events included. Many jobs will be eliminated, many will be made vastly more efficient, and most will evolve in a significant capacity. Much like the pandemic and pivot to virtual events, this disruption will have winners (those…
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Events Insurer InEvexco Acquired by Private Equity
Specialist events insurer InEvexco Ltd has been acquired by AssuredPartners, a US-based, private equity backed insurance broker with an international portfolio. Kent-based InEvexco was founded in 2011 and over the course of a decade, has established itself as a market-leading insurance specialist for the events industry. From Exhibition News…
Why is the Events Industry Struggling to Hire Gen Z?
By Catie Owen, from Conference & Meetings World: The workforce’s latest recruits seem to be an enigma to many. Usually considered to have been born between 1997–2012, the oldest members of Generation Z are beginning to populate industries worldwide. But if that’s the case, why is the events industry failing to attract them?
Cities ‘Selfish’ to Pursue own Event Legacy Agenda
By James Lancaster, AMI Magazine: Associations must decide what they want an event to achieve in terms of legacy and host cities should act as nothing more than facilitating partners, according to a new white paper by Hague & Partners Convention Bureau. Cities who actively push a legacy agenda, to reap long-term local benefits…
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