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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.

Perth Offers a More Connected Backdrop for Business Events

11th May 2026

Perth is refining its proposition for international meetings and conferences with a city centre that feels increasingly connected, contemporary and experience-led.

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What to Expect at the Associations World Congress 2026

7th May 2026

With AI reshaping the fundamentals of member engagement, the Associations World Congress arrives in Portugal this June with a programme built around a single, urgent question: what does it actually mean to adopt?

Applications Open for Convening EMEA 2026 Hosted Planner Programme

30th April 2026

PCMA has opened applications for the Convening EMEA 2026 Hosted Planner Programme, offering selected business event planners the opportunity to join the organisation’s flagship EMEA gathering in Lisbon.

Global Law Fraternity to Gather in Australia’s Northern Territory

8th April 2026

In May 2027, approximately 800 legal professionals will descend on Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) to attend the Silver Jubilee 25th Commonwealth Law Conference (CLC) at the Darwin Convention Centre.

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Auckland’s Next Chapter on the Business Events Map

11th March 2026

Boardroom Chief Editor reports on a post-AIME trip to New Zealand, where he discovered the meetings joys of capital city Auckland.

Accor Expands Its Business Events Footprint Across Asia Pacific

24th February 2026

Accor has been particularly active in the Pacific region, where it now operates more than 400 hotels, resorts and apartments across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia.

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What Associations Need to Know Before Crossing Borders

23rd January 2026

Thoughts after a lively, in-person session co-hosted by ESAE and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau in Brussels.

ESAE Workshop Empowers Associations to Expand Globally

12th January 2026

ESAE, in partnership with the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau, will host a focused workshop in Brussels on 22 January 2026.

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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A Day of Reflection and Relevance at the 2025 UIA Associations Round Table Europe

1st December 2025

The 2025 UIA Round Table Europe in Brussels offered a rare space for international associations to reflect, connect, and explore how to turn today’s challenges into collective progress.

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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How Perth Brought the World’s Neuromuscular Congress Home

17th November 2025

A case studu of the 18th International Congress of Neuromuscular Diseases (ICNMD) held in Perth in October 2024.

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IBTM World reveals first details of 2025 Association Leaders Forum

3rd September 2025

IBTM World has announced the themes and speakers for its 2025 Association Leaders Forum (ALF), developed in partnership with the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE).

Case Study: The European Association for Osseointegration at CityCube Berlin

26th May 2025

The event, one of the leading organisations within the field of implant dentistry, was a landmark event that underscored the city’s appeal as a world-class congress destination.

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Applications Now Open for Convening EMEA 2025 Hosted Planner Programme

15th May 2025

PCMA has officially opened applications for the Convening EMEA 2025 Hosted Planner Programme.