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

‘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.

Access all areas Why people with disabilities shun conferences

November 5, 2019Access all areas Why people with disabilities shun conferencesIf people with disabilities aren’t bothering to register for your meetings and events, there’s probably a very good reason why. James Lancaster reports…

Is LinkedIn Events a wolf in sheep’s clothing for associations

October 23, 2019Is LinkedIn Events a wolf in sheep’s clothing for associationsSocial media was once cited as an existential threat to associations: the digital world sweeping away the arcane practices of membership-based organisations stuck in analogue mode.

Survey shows event planners responsible for ‘alarming’ food waste

October 14, 2019Survey shows event planners responsible for ‘alarming’ food wasteThe truth about food waste at meetings and events became a little clearer today when a survey found a third of planners throw away at least 15 per cent of the food they commission at events.Show More