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AWC solar panels

July 31, 2026Austria Center Vienna boosts energy resilience with major solar investmentAustria Center Vienna (ACV) has strengthened its long-term energy resilience with the commissioning of a new photovoltaic system that will generate a significant proportion of the venue's electricity on siteRead More

COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international event

November 11, 2021COP26: what it means to host the ultimate international eventIn terms of what it means for the planet, it’s not hyperbole to say that COP26 is far and away the largest and most important business event ever to come to the UK.

Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net Zero

November 8, 2021Soaring ambition: meetings air travel and Net ZeroThe international meetings industry took a giant step towards recovery this week when the United States reopened to air travellers from 33 countries, including China, India, and most of Europe.

Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returns

November 5, 2021Associations challenged to think legacy as BestCities event returnsA meeting of associations executives, destination managers, and meeting industry thought-leaders will meet in-person at the BestCities Global Forum next month after an 18-month hiatus.

Air traffic controllers signal event sector resilience

November 4, 2021Air traffic controllers signal event sector resilienceAir traffic hasn’t reached pre-pandemic levels yet, but the recent Air Traffic Management (ATM) Congress in Madrid proved there is still a desire to travel and meet.

Weve gone back to doing events the old way. That has to stop.

November 3, 2021Weve gone back to doing events the old way. That has to stop.Guy Bigwood, chief changemaker, GDS Movement, spoke to The Iceberg at this year's ICCA Congress in Cartagena about why meetings and event planners need to swap talk of sustainability in favour of regeneration. This week the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) will unveil its Net Zero Pledge to...

IMEX America billed as a ‘very special reunion’

November 2, 2021IMEX America billed as a ‘very special reunion’Marking the 10 year anniversary of IMEX America and the first since the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s edition is set to be a ‘homecoming for the industry’, according to organisers.

Milan to push diversity and inclusion at space congress

November 1, 2021Milan to push diversity and inclusion at space congressMilan will be the centre of the space industry universe when 6,000 delegates land in the city for the 75th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024.

Events industry leaders to present Net Zero pledge at COP26

October 28, 2021Events industry leaders to present Net Zero pledge at COP26Leaders from the meetings and events industry will present the sector’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge at the COP26 summit, in Glasgow, which opens later this week (October 31st).

COP what Uniting the world to tackle climate change

October 27, 2021COP what Uniting the world to tackle climate changeJust what is COP26 – and why does it matter for event professionals? Sustainability not-for-profit isla has put together this handy guide to all things COP, and what it will mean for you and your events…

The Meetings Show sets dates for 2022 edition

October 26, 2021The Meetings Show sets dates for 2022 editionThe Meetings Show, the UK-based meeting trade show, will return to ExCeL London on 29 and 30 June 2022 on the back of this year’s hugely successful event.Show More