Sector: Business Events
AIME Before the Storm
AIME 2020 pre-empted the pandemic. AIME 2025 pre-empted the unfolding of a global trade and intellectual engagement crisis. As a case study in fortunate timing, the Asia-Pacific’s annual meetings and business events trade show illustrated the harmony of globalisation when in full flow. It’s hard to imagine how the AUS$400m of trade reported from this…
CALGARY: Smart Cowboys
Attracting knowledge, investment, and talent to a destination as the 3 pillars of a Knowledge & Creative Economy requires an ability to attract -and convene – business and professional communities from all over the world. The City of Calgary, famed for its Stampede, has emerged as a round-the-clock meeting space for all manner of sectoral…
Navigating Key Risks Facing the Events Industry: Managing Rising Costs
By Nicola Kastner, CEO of Event Leaders Exchange: Costs are rising. Expectations are not. That gap is one of the biggest risks event professionals face today, and it is not going away anytime soon. This is the third article in my series on the key risks facing the events industry in 2025 and how we,…
AC FORUM: Futureproofing in Glasgow
In this video double-bill, AC Forum – the gold standard of associations in Europe – convened its annual Congress at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in January with impact and sustainability front and centre of the agenda. In partnership with the venue, Glasgow Convention Bureau, the entire Board of Directors, and local universities, the organisation…
14 October 2025
PCMA | Convening EMEA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Whether your events journey has just begun or you’re a seasoned industry professional committed to growth there is a safe place for you at Convening EMEA to unlock new potential. We’ve designed Convening EMEA to connect people who share a common purpose to unlock tomorrow’s potential today. As our world evolves, and we are challenged…
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UFI and The Holy Grail
The new UFI chief executive, Chris Skeith OBE, shares his vision and mission for the global association of the international exhibitions sector. With an immediate focus on advocacy, talent acquisition, and sustainability, Skeith is on a mission to accumulate the data and storytelling that are crucially important in realising these three pillars during his tenure….
ASSOCIATION IMPACT: An Epiphany in Dublin
True to form, the BestCities Global Alliance continued to use its annual Forum to pursue association impact by gathering members of its association community for shared learning. The methodology for developing greater impact strategies came in the form of the 2nd edition of the ICCA Association Impact Masterclass following its inauguration by Founding Funders and…
“5 People Walk into a Pub!”
Well, if you’ve travelled through a record-breaking extratropical cyclone to get to the BestCities global craic in Dublin, hosted by Convention Bureau chief Sam Johnston, why wouldn’t you?! The 2025 edition of the BestCities Global Forum in the Irish capital did indeed feature both pubs and the greatest of craics, amid which the Director at…
Business Events Industry Joins Coalition Opposing US Tariffs on Chinese Ships
From Skift Meetings: The business events industry is pushing back against U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made ships. While policymakers aim to curb China’s maritime influence, industry leaders warn that these measures will increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and ultimately harm American businesses. Several business events industry associations have joined a coalition of more than 300 groups…
The Role of Business Events in Improving a Country’s Global Standing
By Kai Hattendorf: Good food for thought from Simon Anholt on public perception of countries this week at BI Norwegian Business School – and how countries can work to improve their global standing. For me, these points stood out from his data: Overall, the trend in global perception of countries has been positive between 2008…
Meetings Mean Business Canada Welcomes 6 New Board Members
At Meetings Mean Business Canada’s March 27, 2025, Annual General Meeting, six newly elected board members were welcomed, bringing fresh perspectives, diverse expertise and strategic insights to help guide the organization’s future direction. The new board members include Susan Freeman (Meet PEI), Ingrid Jarrett (IJM Consulting), Andrew Weir (Destination Toronto), Carly Grace (Rogers Centre Ottawa),…
19 November 2025
92nd UFI Global Congress, Hong Kong
The UFI Global Congress is the “must attend” event for the exhibition industry, as the largest global meeting of the year, which gathers hundreds of industry leaders from around the world to network and learn. It presents a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with peers, and uncover the latest industry trends and innovations….
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