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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

Microsoft Teams goes multilingual with Interprefy tie-up

March 9, 2022Microsoft Teams goes multilingual with Interprefy tie-upInterprefy, the cloud-based multi-lingual interpreter for online and hybrid conferencing, has integrated its platform with Microsoft Teams.

ICCA and ASAE partner to enhance association eco-system

March 8, 2022ICCA and ASAE partner to enhance association eco-systemThe International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) have agreed to work together to ‘enhance access to content and community’ for the international association ecosystem.

Malaysia targets wound healing conference to plug needs gap

March 7, 2022Malaysia targets wound healing conference to plug needs gapMalaysia’s bid to become an ‘Asian centre of excellence’ in wound healing received a boost when the country won a bid to host a major medical conference on the subject.

‘Nothing beats in-person’ as MWC returns to Barcelona

March 4, 2022‘Nothing beats in-person’ as MWC returns to BarcelonaThe organisers of Mobile World Congress, GSMA, were celebrating a ‘vibrant and dynamic’ return to in-person after tens of thousands of visitors flocked to the event in Barcelona.

Association bodies to collaborate despite cultural differences

March 3, 2022Association bodies to collaborate despite cultural differencesAssociation leaders on both sides of the Atlantic have agreed to collaborate.

MPI suspends Russian chapter plans as industry toughens stance

March 2, 2022MPI suspends Russian chapter plans as industry toughens stanceMeetings Professionals International (MPI) has said it will suspend business with any company in Russia with immediate effect and pause ‘any plans to formalize a chapter in Russia’.

03-22 Destination of the month: Belfast, Northern Ireland

March 1, 202203-22 Destination of the month: Belfast, Northern IrelandHow Belfast is using its intellectual capital to attract associations looking for somewhere to meet

What happened to the event materials used at COP26

March 1, 2022What happened to the event materials used at COP26More than 30 charities have benefited from materials used at last year’s COP26 as part of the positive legacy of the event in Glasgow, the UK’s largest ever business event.

IMEX in Frankfurt bans Russia from May trade show

March 1, 2022IMEX in Frankfurt bans Russia from May trade showIMEX in Frankfurt has suspended Russia from exhibiting at the show in May in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

One meeting, two experiences...

February 24, 2022One meeting, two experiences...Five steps to mastering hybrid Show More