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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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...

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March 4, 2025Has Trump made you think twice about America?The latest Northstar Meetings Group/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey (EMEA) is now open, seeking responses on everything from Trump to booking activity and supplier satisfaction levels ...

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March 3, 2025ICCA UK & Ireland hails 'highly successful' 2025 conference in LeedsThe ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter brought together more than 120 association professionals, industry leaders, and experts for its 'highly successful' 2025 annual conference at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds.Show More