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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

All clear No spike in cases after UK business events pilots

August 23, 2021All clear No spike in cases after UK business events pilotsThere were no reported transmissions of Covid-19 at either of the business events that took place as part of the UK government’s Events Research Programme.

Québec City clinches international agriculture-geodata conference

August 18, 2021Québec City clinches international agriculture-geodata conferenceThe world’s largest gathering of experts on agro-geoinformatics will gather in Canada in 2022 for the first time in the conference’s history.

The rise and necessity of digital conference organisers

August 18, 2021The rise and necessity of digital conference organisersAs virtual and hybrid events continue to grow in size and frequency, Arinex CEO Nicole Walker sheds some insight on the expert teams who deliver these events: digital conference organisers (DCOs) and answers some common questions...

Dates announced for Geneva International Association Forum

August 10, 2021Dates announced for Geneva International Association ForumThe second edition of the Geneva International Association Forum (GIAF) is set to take place on September 16-17, it has been announced.

Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven months

August 6, 2021Climate conference president flies to 30 countries in seven monthsThe benefit of meeting in-person was thrust into the spotlight once again after it was revealed COP26 President Alok Sharma has flown to 30 countries in the last seven months.

Queensland hopes cash injection will spur more in-person meetings

August 5, 2021Queensland hopes cash injection will spur more in-person meetingsExtra funding has been pumped into Queensland’s business events industry to encourage more in-person meetings. However parts of the state, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast, are currently in extended lockdown (until 8 August) following a hotel quarantine leak.

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August 5, 2021Thriving in a crisis will be focus of African association summitEnhancing partnerships, growth and opportunities for associations in a post-pandemic Africa, is the theme of this year’s African Association Summit (AAS3).

Dubai targets Expo to build on international meetings momentum

August 3, 2021Dubai targets Expo to build on international meetings momentumDubai’s business events sector has continued to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of conferences on the horizon.

Melbourne hopes conference will inform mental health strategy

August 2, 2021Melbourne hopes conference will inform mental health strategyBusiness event leaders in Melbourne hope a meeting of 5,000 psychologists will have a lasting positive impact on the city’s mental health strategy.

Power of meetings: how a chance conversation led girl guides to become beekeepers

July 30, 2021Power of meetings: how a chance conversation led girl guides to become beekeepers Show More