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'We need to get our house in order'

May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'James Lancaster sits down with Dr Mike Duignan, founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), to unpack the big problems nobody in events is talking about enough.Read More

Nicole Walker and Jordan Walsh

July 6, 2023Arinex combines forces with Joyn to create The Arinex GroupEvent technology platform, Joyn has acquired Arinex, the largest Australian owned business event management company.

wired up brain

July 5, 2023Meeting planners should not be fooled: AI is not 'just a tool'Opinion

Surapol Utintu

June 26, 2023Thailand’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center reveales new CEOSurapol Utintu is set to take the helm at the renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and drive it towards its goal of becoming,’ The Ultimate Inspiring World Class Event Platform for All.’

Jerilee Pinto joins Brightelm

June 15, 2023Jerilee Pinto joins BrightelmJerilee Pinto has joined association event specialists, Brightelm as client relations director.

Dr Edward Koh appointed BestCities board chair

May 4, 2023Singapore's Dr Edward Koh takes board reins at BestCitiesDr Edward Koh, executive director of the conventions, meetings and incentive travel division of the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, will take over as board chair.

Nurse in face mask

April 25, 2023Education leader joins Melbourne Convention and Exhibition TrustFounding CEO of Occupational English Test (OET) joins Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust

Green train

March 24, 2023Opinion: It's time for associations to own their conference footprintAMI editor James Lancaster says it's time international associations took ownership of their conference carbon footprints

Menopause main age

March 14, 2023Menopause at work: 'We need everyone to be part of this conversation'Menopause will affect half the world's population but it's very rarely spoken about, even less so in professional settings. So how do we get it on the agenda and how do we create supportive working environments for menopausal women?

Equity matters - five industry leaders on the challenges they face

March 10, 2023Equity matters - five industry leaders on the challenges they faceFor International Women’s Day, this year’s theme is equity. Jill Hawkins speaks to influential industry women on their past experiences, present thoughts and future aspirations

Phillipe Bijaoui, Accor

February 14, 2023Accor appoints Phillipe Bijaoui to handle Europe and North AfricaHotel group Accor makes key appointment to lead development in Europe and North Africa Show More