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Abstract composition featuring overlapping blue and orange rings around a yellow circle on a white background.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
hands joined in middle June 28, 2021Community and events: how one serves the otherCommunity and events: how one serves the otherA first time for everythingJune 24, 2021A first time for everythingWhen the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) realised they would have to take their annual conference online, it was all hands on deck to ensure the conference theme: The Human Factor remained centre stage.Keep calm and carry onJune 23, 2021Keep calm and carry onWhat it takes to be a calm and composed conference coordinator, as told by Sharon Ashton, event manager at EURORDISReasons to be cheerfulMarch 4, 2021Reasons to be cheerfulNorthstar's UK PULSE Survey reveals a cautious optimism among planners in the UK and Europe, with most expecting to return to live this year.Five Minutes With... Sharon Ashton EURORDIS events directorFebruary 26, 2021Five Minutes With... Sharon Ashton EURORDIS events directorIn this episode of Five Minutes With... Sharon Ashton, events manager at EURORDIS, The Voice of Rare Disease Patients in Europe, chats to Holly Patrick about her journey into association event planning, how to cope with stress and the 'PROLIFIC' motto she swears by.Meetings: How design thinking can transform virtual eventsJanuary 27, 2021Meetings: How design thinking can transform virtual eventsMeetings: We have vaccines. Are we back to normal yetJanuary 18, 2021Meetings: We have vaccines. Are we back to normal yetCities unite to provide off-the-shelf multi-hub meetingsDecember 18, 2020Cities unite to provide off-the-shelf multi-hub meetingsFour cities have joined forces to create 'off-the-shelf' multi-hub meetings.Delivering the goodsDecember 16, 2020Delivering the goodsFinding a way to cut through the noise in 2021...Smile, camera, action!December 2, 2020Smile, camera, action!How the European Association for Osseointegration took its cue from the small screenShow More
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