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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

Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetings

December 19, 2019Why associations chose these cities for their medical meetingsHow cities are using their own medical experts to win international association meetings and leave a lasting legacy. By James Lancaster.

UKs second city attracts more association executives than London

December 18, 2019UKs second city attracts more association executives than LondonThe Associations Congress UK 2019 saw more association event professionals than ever before descend on Birmingham's ICC for two days of education, engagement and entertainment.

Lawyers’ associations accused of ‘whitewashing’ China’s human rights record

December 11, 2019Lawyers’ associations accused of ‘whitewashing’ China’s human rights recordDelegates attending an international meeting of lawyers in China this week have been accused of helping the host country ‘whitewash’ its human rights record.

‘Academic and scientific collaboration’ lure associations to Glasgow

December 10, 2019‘Academic and scientific collaboration’ lure associations to GlasgowThree european associations have chosen the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), in Glasgow, for their flagship meetings after strong engagement from local experts during the bidding process.

Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hosts

December 9, 2019Why cancer society wants more engagement from congress hostsCongress organisers at the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) expect host destinations to help them connect with local cancer specialists and regional government and focus their bids towards the long term impacts on patient care with a specific 'engagement project'. Speaking at...

The sustainable option: how One Young World went meat-free

December 3, 2019The sustainable option: how One Young World went meat-free

CASE STUDY: How beer games helped reproduction in Nepal

November 29, 2019CASE STUDY: How beer games helped reproduction in NepalGames and competitions were used to enthuse an international gathering of reproductive health producers in Nepal. Rob Spalding started at base camp...

Ian Edwards: This is going to be a game-changer for Wales...

November 28, 2019Ian Edwards: This is going to be a game-changer for Wales...England and Scotland have many long-established convention centres, but finding a suitable home for an international convention centre in Wales has long been problematic. That was until Celtic Manor offered to go fifty-fifty with the Welsh government on a £83m venue that promises to change everything....

It’s good to talk: how meetings can fix our lonely planet

November 27, 2019It’s good to talk: how meetings can fix our lonely planetHow meetings (done properly) can help the fight against loneliness. James Lancaster reports…

‘Friendly’ cities attract more association headquarters claims GAHP

November 18, 2019‘Friendly’ cities attract more association headquarters claims GAHPCities that create a ‘business-friendly’ environment for international associations will find more of them opening offices – including regional headquarters – within their vicinity.Show More