Meetings

An aerial view of Darwin

June 5, 2026Now Darwin scoops international women's conferenceDarwin has been selected to host the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) 33rd Triennial World Conference in 2032, bringing more than 500 delegates to the Australian city.Read More

New Year new restrictions but milder variant gives hope

January 4, 2022New Year new restrictions but milder variant gives hopeOrganisers of international association meetings will start 2022 grappling with more restrictions as governments try to curb the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Rob Spalding AMI editor 1989-2014 dies 85

January 4, 2022Rob Spalding AMI editor 1989-2014 dies 85Rob Spalding, the former editor of AMI, has died following a stroke. He was 85.

Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacy

December 22, 2021Sarawak to focus 50 per cent of conference bids on legacyThe crucial role played by meetings in developing economies was underscored when Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) revealed it had secured RM3bn (€630m) in conference business.

Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedules

December 21, 2021Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedulesThe spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing havoc for meeting planners, with major international events being cancelled or postponed across Europe.

Vaccine luminary made meetings ambassador for Korea

December 20, 2021Vaccine luminary made meetings ambassador for KoreaOne of the most distinguished figures in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases has been made an Honorary Ambassador for the meetings and events industry in Korea.

‘I took the train to IBTM World – there are alternatives to flying’

December 17, 2021‘I took the train to IBTM World – there are alternatives to flying’Anna Abdelnoor, co-founder of event sustainability body, isla, took a different route to IBTM World in Barcelona this year. As a commitment to slow travel, Anna opted for rail over air as she headed to the event.

New date confirmed for association forum in Brussels

December 15, 2021New date confirmed for association forum in BrusselsA new date has been set for the inaugural Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF).

UK: Three jabs needed for Covid pass – and £10k fine for fakes

December 14, 2021UK: Three jabs needed for Covid pass – and £10k fine for fakesPeople may need three jabs to use Covid passes for entry to large venues in England by next month, the UK health secretary Sajid Javid has said.

Legacy: an awakening

December 13, 2021Legacy: an awakeningNotes from BestCities Global Forum, Madrid, December 2-5th, 2021

Elevation of women helps Rwanda win gender equality conference

December 8, 2021Elevation of women helps Rwanda win gender equality conferenceRwanda's commitment to women's right has helped it secure a prestigious international conference.Show More