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Sydney Reaches for the Stars Hosting the International Astronautical Congress 2025

3rd February 2026

In September 2025, Sydney became the gravitational centre of the global space community as it welcomed the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC).

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Why the Time Is Now for Associations in Brisbane

2nd February 2026

Building on three decades of proven delivery, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) sits at the centre of an evolving city.

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Zurich Builds the Conditions for Meaningful Encounters

29th January 2026

Serendipity cannot be programmed, but a destination can be selected for how well it nurtures the circumstances in which it thrives. Zurich is particularly good at doing exactly that.

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Brisbane Enters a New Confident Chapter

15th December 2025

As Brisbane steps into a decade set to reshape its global profile both in business events and beyond, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) marks its 30th year with a renewed purpose.

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The BestCities Global Forum Finds New Spark in Guadalajara

15th December 2025

A preview of what associations can expect from the BestCities Global Forum that will take place 5-8 February 2026 in Guadalajara.

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“Dubai today stands as one of the world’s most innovation-minded cities”

11th December 2025

As a member of the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme since 2023, Mr. Jamal Saleh has played a pivotal role in positioning the UAE on the global financial stage. In this interview, he reflects on Dubai’s winning bid, the city’s strengths as an innovation hub.

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The Power of Long-Term Support: CIDAE in Brussels

9th December 2025

In a few years, CIDAE (Congrès International de Dentisterie Adhésive et Esthétique) has become a community, a catalyst, and quietly, one of Brussels’ strongest examples of how specialist meetings can shape a city.

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How BESydney Helped Bring the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Sydney

4th December 2025

By bringing the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters to Sydney, WESNET and BESydney are proving that a global gathering can spark regional solidarity.

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Maastricht Leads Brightlands Limburg into a Regional Knowledge Hub

3rd December 2025

The Maastricht Convention Bureau now operates as a regional bureau for the whole province of Limburg, which internationally positions itself under the name Brightlands Limburg.

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New Zealand’s Wave of Innovation at Record Water Conference

1st December 2025

Ōtautahi Christchurch played host to the largest water-focused event ever held in New Zealand — the 10th IWA-ASPIRE and Water New Zealand Conference & Expo.

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A New Chapter Begins for Taiwan

27th November 2025

As the global meetings and events industry enters a new phase defined by sustainability, collaboration, and digital transformation, Taiwan is stepping confidently into its next chapter.

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A Look Back at the ICCA Congress in Porto

26th November 2025

The 64th edition of the ICCA Congress was less about reinvention and more about reconfiguration.

“FESSH 2028 Will Show What Strasbourg Can Do” – An Interview with Professor Philippe Liverneaux

25th November 2025

Professor Philippe Liverneaux will preside over the FESSH (Federation of European Societies for the Surgery of the Hand) 2028 Congress in Strasbourg. The meeting is expected to welcome around 2,000 delegates at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès.

Why International Associations Are Looking to Toronto

25th November 2025

As Canada’s largest city, Toronto is a powerhouse of innovation, diversity, and international connectivity—and when it comes to hosting major conferences, its credentials are undeniable.

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Cairns Hosts Anaesthetists’ Congress with Lasting Impact

24th November 2025

For the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), choosing Cairns for its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and its 1,900+ delegates was a deliberate move.

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Dubai: A How-To Guide for Associations Seeking Purpose & Impact

21st November 2025

Destinations are increasingly assessed by the role they play in shaping these outcomes and enabling longer-term and meaningful impact. Dubai has emerged as one of the places where associations can do this well.

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