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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

Meetings: Vancouver and university begin legacy research

March 30, 2022Meetings: Vancouver and university begin legacy researchDestination Vancouver, the tourism and convention bureau, has teamed up with Capilano University to research the legacy of international conferences held in the city.

March 29, 2022Sebastian Coe to keynote first TEAMS Europe conferenceTEAMS Europe, the first international event produced by the TEAMS (Travel, Events and Management in Sport) Conference & Expo—the world’s leading conference and expo for the sport-event industry—has announced Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, as its keynote speaker.

Leadership: You dont get to the top by fluke - Christina Lewellen

March 23, 2022Leadership: You dont get to the top by fluke - Christina LewellenChristina Lewellen, executive director of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS), chats with Holly Patrick about her intentional career path to CEO level, managing sustainable growth and dealing with loneliness at the top...

WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and more

March 21, 2022WATCH: Northstar’s editors on Russia mask mandates and moreJoin Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director of Northstar Meetings Group, James Lancaster, editorial director of Northstar Meetings Group UK, and Paul Harvey, editor for Meetings & Incentive Travel, as they discuss the latest industry developments of note from around the world.

Academic journal to focus on legacy of business events

March 16, 2022Academic journal to focus on legacy of business eventsA new international journal documenting the wider societal benefits of international association meetings – and other business events - has been launched in Malaysia.

Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bid

March 15, 2022Ottawa secures vehicle conference with three-way bidScientists involved in the study of vehicle dynamics will meet in Ottawa next year for a conference city leaders hope will help accelerate the city's technology sector.

UFI suspends all Russian members “stands with Ukraine”

March 11, 2022UFI suspends all Russian members “stands with Ukraine”UFI has suspended Russian members from its events and activities as the result of the situation in Ukraine.

ICCA and UFI ban all Russian members cancel activities in the country

March 10, 2022ICCA and UFI ban all Russian members cancel activities in the countryRussian members of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) will not be able to attend the association's events until further notice, president James Rees has confirmed.

Meetings association terminates St Petersburg CVB membership

March 10, 2022Meetings association terminates St Petersburg CVB membershipDestinations International, the Washington-based association for convention bureau and destination marketing organisations, has evicted its sole Russian member in response to the Ukraine crisis.

Deep Dive S4Ep4: People arent just a segment in your marketing strategy Marjorie Anderson

March 10, 2022Deep Dive S4Ep4: People arent just a segment in your marketing strategy Marjorie AndersonAMI editor James Lancaster talks to Marjorie Anderson, founder Community by Association, about how associations should integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into their membership programmes...Show More