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

IMEX Association Focus

March 9, 2026IMEX Frankfurt unveils Association Focus programmeIMEX Frankfurt's Association Focus programme on May 18 will discuss AI's impact and evolving event roles, featuring keynotes by Sofya Abramchuk and Toby Bassford.

AI, big ideas and 30 power sessions: TMS Asia Pacific unveils education programme

February 26, 2026AI, big ideas and 30 power sessions: TMS Asia Pacific unveils education programmeThe Meetings Show Asia Pacific’s 2026 education programme will provide valuable insights and innovative strategies to empower the region’s meetings and events professionals.

Woman on stage in spotlight

February 5, 2026How to give your hosts visibility(without boring your audience)

Bored conference delegates

January 28, 2026Death by dignitary: why conferences start with a whimperWhy conferences start with a whimper

Chairs in spotlight

January 26, 2026Musical chairs: how role swapping could enhance your conferenceWhy your committee chair might be a perfect conference chair (and vice versa)

Nomasonto “Sonto” Ndlovu

January 16, 2026CIMGLOBAL expands into 'next meetings frontier' AfricaCIMGLOBAL has announced its expansion into Africa with the appointment of Nomasonto “Sonto” Ndlovu as regional director, marking the company’s first permanent presence on the continent.

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January 13, 2026Circular thinking: How better design can help meetings avoid the sustainability trapHow better meeting design can help the meetings industry avoid the sustainability trap and embrace circular economy thinking

How to get rid of brain fog when planning events

December 17, 2025How to get rid of brain fog when planning eventsBrain fog is ‘incredibly common’ but in the fast-paced world of event-planning its unwelcome. We talk to professionals for their top tips for avoiding it.

Conference preference

December 15, 2025Associations Forum: “The conference still rules"The Associations Forum's 2025 survey reveals that conferences are the most significant annual event for associations, with 76% hosting them and 66% planning over a year in advance.

Q4 EMEA Pulse Survey 2025

December 3, 2025Trump’s ‘unpredictability’ leaves US event planners reelingOptimism amongst North American event planners has plummeted over the last six months – because they have no idea what US President Donald Trump is going to do next.Show More