Legacy

leaning concept imageSeptember 9, 2026Are we leaning too heavily on legacy?Association meetings – of a certain type - have become the poster child of the business events sector.Read More
Geopolitics imageMay 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 purposeMay 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 ClimateApril 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.Austria Center ViennaApril 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.Maori man and child in seaApril 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.Event planning accessibilityMarch 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 awardsFebruary 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.Melbourne Positive Impact ad 1920x1080February 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.Show More
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