Legacy

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July 15, 2026When the hosts start writing the rules ...James Lancaster asks what lessons international bodies can learn from the FIFA World Cup 2026Read More

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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.

WNZ successful legacy programme

February 5, 2025Legacy project delivers wins for Wellington in first yearBusiness Events Wellington (BEW) is celebrating the successful first year of its Legacy Programme, with 12 conferences contributing to new career pathways, regulatory advancements, and investment opportunities.

BestCities Global Forum 2025 Dublin

January 27, 2025BestCities Global Forum 2025: a storm-defying successCentred around ‘Creative collaborations: innovating for greater communities’, the forum put unique perspectives and practical learnings in focus on the content agenda

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January 27, 2025'Critical' women’s rights conference to meet in Oceania for first timeAn international conference dedicated to advancing the health and rights of women and girls will be held in the Oceania region for the first time when Melbourne plays host in 2026.

Joint effort secures Guadalajara the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027

January 21, 2025Joint effort secures Guadalajara the World Physiotherapy Congress 2027A Mexican city is preparing to host an estimated 5,000 physiotherapists in 2027.

Students at AC Forum's Association Management Masterclass

January 16, 2025Glasgow: event students given rare insight into the world of associationsAround 50 event management students were given an insight into the esoteric world of associations as AC Forum – an association of association executives mainly but not exclusively drawn from the medical sector - met in Glasgow, Scotland, this week.Show More