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

Woman in a protective bubble setting boundaries

October 3, 2025How boundaries can prevent event planners reaching burnoutIMEX America keynote speaker Dr Chika Stacy Oriuwa is calling time on burnout - and showing event professionals why true resilience means boundaries, balance and care.

IAPCO CEO Martin Boyle

September 25, 2025Congress organisers launch 'Dear Association' campaign targeting not-for-profitsThe four-month campaign will throw a spotlight on how IAPCO members can help associations through governance support, driving advocacy, and creating outcomes that matter.

ICCA SANCBE partnership

September 25, 2025ICCA and SANCBE announce strategic partnership and launch industry’s academic landscape surveyICCA and SANCBE have formed a partnership and will survey the European business events industry's academic landscape, aiming to address skill gaps and develop a strategic plan, enhancing the connection between academics and business events.

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September 11, 2025International conferences in the spotlight at ABPCO Awardshe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 Excellence Awards, with the Best International Conference category.

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September 5, 2025Degrees of success: event students to graduate with professional qualificationEvent management students at a Singaporean university will graduate with a professional qualification, as well as a degree, following a tie-up with a sector trade bod

IBTM ESAE FORUM

August 27, 2025IBTM World and ESAE reveal line-up for 2025 Association Leaders Forum IBTM World reveals the speakers and themes for the 2025 Association Leaders Forum, which it will run in partnership with European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) at the trade show in November.

Meaningful connections at a business conference

August 12, 2025‘Relevance’ and ‘connection’ are key to event success, report showsDespite increasing pressure on budgets and the prevalence of remote working, face-to-face meetings and events are thriving, a study of 383 association professionals has found

Users will be able to interact with the LED Activation Zone at ICC Sydney

July 16, 2025ICC Sydney unveils 'Immersive LED Activation Zone'ICC Sydney has unveiled its latest innovation: an immersive LED Activation Zone, a multimedia installation allowing organisations to connect with their audiences in a high-impact way.

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June 23, 2025Luxembourg to host the 39th CITYDNA Summer SchoolLuxembourg will host the 39th CityDNA Summer School from August 25-29, 2025, offering training for emerging business events talent focused on sustainability, EDI, event legacy, strategic bidding, innovation, AI, and destination marketing, led by experienced industry leaders.

Gianluca Scavo, CEO of AIM Group International

June 20, 2025AIM and Fandango tie-up promises logistical acumen with creative flairAIM Group International and Fandango Club have announced a strategic partnership aimed at offering integrated event services that combine logistical expertise with creative design.Show More