Planning and design

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October 28, 2026Lessons from a sold-out menopause congressThe International Menopause Society's congress in Rio de Janeiro highlighted the mainstreaming of menopause discussions, drawing over 4,500 delegates. The event emphasised evidence-based approaches to combat misinformation and commercial interests. Collaboration with regional partners and language inclusivity were crucial for success, offering lessons on global engagement and scientific integrity for associations.Read More

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December 18, 2023Associations finding it harder to secure event sponsorsAssociations are finding it increasingly difficult to secure sponsorship for their conferences and events, according to a new survey

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December 17, 2023How to...improve your expo through member profilingRichard Morris asks why so many associations neglect the exhibitors at their events - and suggests how they can put that right.

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December 6, 2023New conference to 'revolutionise association event experience'Brightelm, organisers of the one-day Evolve Conference for association leaders, has partnered with The Attendee Experience co (atex) with the vision to ‘revolutionise the association event experience’.

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November 28, 2023Focus on 'intent' to improve business events, organisers urgedThe business events industry should redefine ROI to mean 'return on intent' in the interest of better meetings.

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November 21, 2023Thinking differentlyHow to make meetings work for neurodivergent delegates - and everyone

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November 9, 2023Daydreaming and scrolling in meetings ‘costing £20bn a year,’ report showsPeople being distracted in meetings is having a major impact on productivity. according to a new report by the QEII Centre.

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November 9, 2023Survey explores impact of social media use on event professionalsA survey aims to uncover the extent to which screen time and social media use is having a deleterious impact on the mental health and wellbeing of event professionals

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November 7, 2023Meeting design: who has the final say?There’s not much you can do if your boss vetoes a crucial element of your event at the last minute. The trick, according to Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver, is not to ask for ‘feedback’…

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October 25, 2023How event planners can reduce attendee stress at big eventsAttendee anxiety is not just a personal issue; it also impacts an event's overall atmosphere and success.

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October 23, 2023A Problem SharedA white paper from Copenhagen Convention Bureau says associations and meeting suppliers should take a collaborative approach to risk management...Show More