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Melbourne Secures Return of Data Center World and AI Summit for 2027

15th September 2026

Melbourne has closed the books on the inaugural Australian editions of Data Center World and the AI […]

Ottawa Turns Civic Expertise into an International Conference Win

24th August 2026

Ottawa has secured the 2029 Annual Conference of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.

Brisbane Lands a Landmark Energy Congress with LNG2029

16th July 2026

Brisbane has secured the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas 2029, bringing the world’s largest LNG event to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Sarawak to Bring APAC’s Lung Health Leaders to Borneo in 2028

27th April 2026

Sarawak will host APRC 2028 in Kuching, bringing more than 1,000 Asia Pacific lung health leaders to Borneo for the first time.

Excel Expansion Draws Wave of Global Congresses to London

14th April 2026

Excel London has hosted the first of 10 international congresses scheduled for 2026, setting a venue record.

DEFSEC West Makes Western Canada Debut in Calgary

2nd April 2026

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre hosted the first DEFSEC West from 24 to 26 March, marking the defence trade show’s debut in Western Canada.

Brisbane to Lead Global Dialogue on Remote Trauma Care with CAOS 2028

16th December 2025

Brisbane has secured the 2028 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS).

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Launches New Funding to Attract Business Events

1st September 2025

Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef has introduced a new funding programme to secure major business events in Tropical North Queensland over the next four years.

Te Pae Christchurch Boosts Local Economy in Offseason

28th August 2025

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is transforming the city’s traditional shoulder season.

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Secures Six Major Conferences

23rd August 2025

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has secured six major international conferences in the first half of 2025.

Strasbourg Steps Forward

15th July 2025

Long known as a symbolic heart of Europe, Strasbourg has emerged as a leading force in the conference landscape.

Auckland to Host Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems Forum in 2027

9th July 2025

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has secured the 21st Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems Forum (AP ITS), set to take place from 5 to 7 May 2027 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC).

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Marks 20 Years of Milestones and Future Ambition

20th June 2025

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a festive gathering of clients, partners, and stakeholders, under the apt theme “Celebrating the Past 20. Shaping the Next 20.”

Glasgow to Host EAACI 2025, Europe’s Premier Allergy & Immunology Congress

19th June 2025

From 13–16 June, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) will host the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress 2025.

Washington, DC to Host Major International Congresses in 2025

3rd June 2025

DC is set to welcome several high-profile international association meetings that will reinforce its position as a leading global hub for impactful events.

Queenstown Lands Inaugural Global Landslide Workshop, Boosting Off-Season Economy

2nd May 2025

Queenstown, New Zealand, has secured the First International Joint Workshop of JTC1 & JTC3 on Landslide Risk Assessment, Communication and Geo-education.