Planning and design

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August 19, 2026Conferences: an antidote to our digital derangementThe offline nature of meeting in-person is increasingly the point, argues James LancasterRead More

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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.

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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.

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June 16, 2025Events in hotels and hybrid meetings in decline, finds IACC reportEvents in hotels and hybrid meetings in decline, finds IACC report 0 0 74 Sponsored by Planners are moving away from events in hotels and hybrid meetings, while the importance of food and beverage is on the rise, according to IACC’s 2025 Meeting Roo

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May 21, 202588 per cent of associations expect geopolitical instability to affect operationsAlmost 9 out of 10 associations and not-for-profit organisations believe that geopolitical instability will affect their operations - with 85 per cent stating it already has.

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May 19, 2025In their pocket, on their radar: event engagement with WhatsAppEvent organisers can enhance attendee engagement and sponsor value using WhatsApp Business API, providing real-time updates, interactive quizzes, waitlists, competitions, and promotional communications for a more successful event experience.

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April 28, 2025City-wide ICCA Congress promises ‘record-breaking’ resultsThe ICCA Congress 2025 in Porto, themed "Charting the Course," promises record-breaking results, emphasizing inclusivity and innovation across multiple venues, with over 1,500 delegates expected to attend.

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April 20, 2025Dining with doctors: honest feedback from delegatesWhen Malcolm Farrell-Mitchell, head of sales at the Royal Dublin Society Venue, tagged along to his doctor fiancée's conference, he didn't expect to be privy to real-time delegate feedback on what they loved and what they didn't...

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March 24, 2025Networking, not working? Here's how to do it ...For a lot of people (maybe most people) the word 'networking' on a conference programme provokes a feeling of mild dread - especially if you're on your own. Here's how to overcome those social nerves ...

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March 12, 2025Accessibility and business models main concerns for event professionalsThe international business events industry is at a crossroads, facing a wave of transformational challenges, according to the latest EIC Futures Landscape Study 2025.

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March 6, 2025How to... design events to reduce drop-out ratesA new whitepaper by HeadBox reveals trends in event attendance, offering strategies to reduce drop-out rates driven by hybrid working patterns and evolving professional priorities. It highlights demographic insights and the expectations of C-suite, middle managers, and juniors, emphasising content and...Show More