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June 1, 2026Scouting has always brought people together"Scouting has always brought people together ..."Read More

ICCA and ESAE sign MOU

June 10, 2025Associations unite to inspire students to join not-for-profit sector ICCA and the European Society of Association Executives have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at nurturing the next generation of professionals in the international association meetings sector.

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May 15, 202560 per cent of event planners say work affected by geopoliticsA report has revealed the stark toll of geopolitical instability on the international meetings and events industry, with almost two-thirds of organisers reporting disruption due to conflict.

People holding cogs to come together for common purpose

May 15, 2025Associations rethinking value of meetings amid financial pressuresAs associations grapple with rising costs, a report has revealed a growing hunger for ‘purpose-driven meetings’ where long-term impact matters more than a fancy venue.

TED Indigenous Climate

April 30, 2025How associations are benefitting from TED's local climate strategyShawna McKinley explores how TED Conferences reshaped their carbon mitigation strategy in a way that is benefitting local projects.

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April 24, 2025Subvention helps Vienna strengthen role as medical meeting hubVienna’s international congress market soared to new heights in 2024, with medical meetings emerging as a dominant force behind the city’s record-breaking performance.

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April 9, 2025Rural health conference to address health disparities in New ZealandIn a major win for New Zealand’s rural health community, Wellington has been selected to host the 21st World Rural Health Conference (Rural WONCA) in 2026.

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March 12, 2025Accessibility and business models main concerns for event professionalsThe international business events industry is at a crossroads, facing a wave of transformational challenges, according to the latest EIC Futures Landscape Study 2025.

BE in Sabah concludes with 'call for collaboration'

February 28, 2025BE in Sabah concludes with 'call for collaboration'BE in SABAH 2025 has solidified its position as a premier platform for knowledge exchange and industry growth, bringing together top minds from the Asia Pacific business events sector.

The Iceberg ambassador awards

February 14, 2025Lewis-Smith and Grimmer honoured for business events advocacyLyn Lewis-Smith, CEO of Business Events Sydney, and Gary Grimmer, chair of GainingEdge, have been recognised with the inaugural Iceberg Excellence Awards for Advocacy of the Business & Professional Events Sector.

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February 10, 2025Decade of events contribute AU$2.34 billion to Melbourne economyOver the past decade, business events contributed AU$2.34 billion to Melbourne's economy, drawing over 610,000 delegates, many of whom extended their stays and traveled within Victoria. Key sectors like medical conferences significantly benefited, supporting job creation and local businesses.Show More