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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...

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January 30, 2025Mining expo helps Adelaide smash annual sales record in six monthsBusiness Events Adelaide (BEA), the Australian city’s official convention bureau, has announced mid-year sales figures that surpass their record annual performance, set last year.

Leadership compass

July 25, 2024Association leaders enter prestigious Hall of LeadersThe International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ (IAEE) former executive VP and COO Cathy Breden has been inducted into the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Hall of Leaders alongside William Reed, chief event strategy officer at the American Society of Hematology.

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March 4, 2024'Bleisure' travel up – but economic challenges remain for international meetingsInternational conference goers are increasingly adding a few days of holiday onto their travel itinerary, according to ICCA anniversary report

Confex Cologne

November 24, 2023New venue drives surge in conference enquiries in German cathedral cityCologne Convention Bureau has reported a 35% surge in enquiries for meetings and conferences on back of new venue and promotional push.

SEC Glasgow

August 23, 2023Association uses Glasgow conference to showcase career optionsAMEE - The International Association for Health Professions Education - will use the occasion of its annual conference in Glasgow to nurture young and aspiring talent in the industry.

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August 17, 2023How to manage cultural differences at your meeting(hint: acknowledge they exist!)

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June 5, 2023Cash prize for ‘incredible’ association meeting almost tripled to $20,000A cash prize of $20,000 *USD) will be awarded to the association that can show their event had the greatest positive impact on society.

Organising committee of AASM 2023 Conference in Sarawak

March 29, 2023Conference will make Sarawak ‘regional sports powerhouse’Sarawak is getting ready to host hundreds of sports managers in event it hopes will help it become 'regional powerhouse'

International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) Congress 2022 at the KLCC

November 22, 2022Association meetings aid KLCC's post-pandemic recoveryThe KLCC, in Kuala Lumpur, has enjoyed a post-Pandemic bounce with revenues for the year expected to hit around 90 per cent of its 2019 performance Show More