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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

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.

E-posters: the digital revolution that wasn’t (quite)

October 2, 2019E-posters: the digital revolution that wasn’t (quite)E-posters were once held up as the sustainable alternative to filling conference centres with reams of paper. But, according to new analysis, reports of the death of print were greatly exaggerated. James Lancaster reports…

Perfect fit: the convention centres supporting monumental art

October 2, 2019Perfect fit: the convention centres supporting monumental artOften vast in scale, convention centres are great places to exhibit large pieces of art, some of it permanent, some here today, gone tomorrow. Words James Lancaster

Nowhere to run: why Doha was a disastrous choice for the IAAF

September 30, 2019Nowhere to run: why Doha was a disastrous choice for the IAAFThe World Athletics Championships, in Doha, have variously been described as a ‘catastrophe’, a ‘disaster’, and ‘absolutely shocking’ by some of the sport’s biggest names.

No filter: why vertical stages are a pain in the neck

September 16, 2019No filter: why vertical stages are a pain in the neckAs the planet reels from one existential crisis to the next, it is comforting to know there are people literally reshaping the world to make it easier for us to use our smartphones.

Climate change protesters stage mass ‘die in’ at P&J Live Arena

September 9, 2019Climate change protesters stage mass ‘die in’ at P&J Live ArenaAberdeen's new £333m events complex P&J Live was besieged by climate change protesters during its first major event.

Meetology launches new video product for event organisers

September 3, 2019Meetology launches new video product for event organisersMeetology, the UK-based company that uses behavioural science to help people improve their people skills, is now offering bespoke video shorts to help planners promote their events.

Video: Dubai to host international accessible tourism summit

August 27, 2019Video: Dubai to host international accessible tourism summit Show More