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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

Medieval congress interrogates history to fight current climate crisis

July 27, 2021Medieval congress interrogates history to fight current climate crisisMore than 2,000 delegates gathered online for the world’s largest medieval academic event which was scheduled to be held in Leeds.

Women and Sport conference will return home to UK in 2026

July 27, 2021Women and Sport conference will return home to UK in 2026The world’s largest gathering of people engaged in accelerating gender equity in sport and physical activity will meet in Birmingham in 2026.

Skills gap and high costs leave associations wary of hybrid

July 26, 2021Skills gap and high costs leave associations wary of hybridMany association event professionals acknowledge the benefits of hybrid events but claim the barriers are too high to successfully run them.

Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goers

July 26, 2021Europe: vaccine passports look more likely for conference goersDelegates hoping to attend an association conference in Europe could be asked to produce a ‘Covid pass’ as more governments introduce restrictions on the unvaccinated meeting indoors.

Deep Dive S2: There are incredibly powerful arguments for meetings Martin Sirk.

July 24, 2021Deep Dive S2: There are incredibly powerful arguments for meetings Martin Sirk.In this episode of Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster catches up with Martin Sirk, International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Partnership and owner of consultancy Sirk Serendipity. And they cover some ground! Including:

The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the same

July 22, 2021The IOC has revolutionised its bidding process: will associations do the sameIn the end it was a formality, but that didn’t stop the celebratory firework display or the spontaneous celebrations that erupted in the streets of Brisbane after the city was named host of the 2032 Olympics - joining the queue behind Paris (2024) and Los Angeles (2028).

Online meetings are much greener: is that all that matters

July 21, 2021Online meetings are much greener: is that all that mattersA delegate who physically attends a conference will produce around 40 times more carbon emissions than someone engaging online, according to a new study.

Scottish Event Campus serves up sustainable food strategy

July 20, 2021Scottish Event Campus serves up sustainable food strategyThe countdown to COP26 is on and the host venue Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has revealed its new sustainably-led food strategy.

Associations and suppliers to discuss inclusivity at Global Forum

July 14, 2021Associations and suppliers to discuss inclusivity at Global ForumInclusivity will be the overarching theme when association executives meet industry thought leaders in Spain later this year.

Road to recovery: 20 000 delegates attend MWC (in-person!)

July 12, 2021Road to recovery: 20 000 delegates attend MWC (in-person!)It was one of the first high-profile casualties of the coronavirus pandemic, but Mobile World Congress took its first step to recovery after welcoming 20,000 delegates to Barcelona.Show More