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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July 18, 2022How to start a meetingFirst impressions count, but planners often overlook the importance of opening sessions. Here's how to set the mood...

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July 18, 2022‘Fewer, deeper sessions’ as Association World Congress returns to in-personSenior association executives and event specialists will meet in Lisbon this year for the first in-person edition of Associations World Congress in more than three years

PCMA looks to the future where the living is easy

July 13, 2022PCMA looks to the future where the living is easyThe US-based Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is bringing its European flagship meeting to ‘the world most liveable city’.

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July 7, 2022Aging association opts for Oz - and NZ! - following joint bidAn international association is holding a pre-congress leadership summit 1,200 miles away from the main event following a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand.

Claus Raasted, College of Extraordinary Experiences

July 6, 2022Video: 'Innovation requires focus, but focus kills innovation' - Claus RaastedAMI James Lancaster met Claus Raasted, co-founder of the College of Extraordinary Experiences, to talk innovation...

IMEX America education session

July 1, 2022IMEX America streamlines education sessions for clarityTradeshow brand IMEX Group has cut its previously 10-track education programme down to just four themes.

Learning from 66 million minutes of virtual content

June 27, 2022Learning from 66 million minutes of virtual contentHow do event planners curate programmes that engage and retain audiences in a virtual environment? Here’s how…

Networking

June 9, 2022How to make networking more productiveHow to make networking more productive...

Tender process

June 6, 2022Survey aims to discover pandemic's impact on tender processDid the pandemic change the way associations look at their tender process?

The Hague Convention Bureau

June 6, 2022The Hague launches initiative to become leader in event designThe Dutch political capital has thrown its hat into the ring to become the international centre for event design.Show More