Beyond attendance: How conferences can grow membership, strengthen communities and create lasting impact
30 September 2026
How IDF-WPR 2026 in Melbourne used a community day and innovation funding to look well beyond its delegate numbers.
Association
Australasia
PCMA members approve 2027 Board of Directors and Trustees slate
Association
Major NZ healthcare conference chooses Hamilton for next phase of growth
Australasia
Fáilte Ireland's Ciara Gallagher: Why Ireland's association strategy goes beyond economic impact
Europe
PCMA hails record Convening EMEA, sets 2027 sights on Seville
Europe
GainingEdge launches Buyer-Side Advisory practice
22 September 2026
A buyer's perspective to guide sellers. GainingEdge's new practice helps destinations win association events.
Association
Bahrain wins bid for FDI World Dental Congress 2028
Middle East
Destinations International launches new advocacy research
Analysis
Dr Eliza Filby to deliver opening keynote at IBTM World
IBTMWorld
Innovate Canada 2026 connects global event leaders with Canada's technology ecosystem
North America
Auckland wins international chemistry conference ICCC50
18 September 2026
NZ wins global science summit. Auckland to host 1,000+ delegates at ICCC50 in 2034.
Australasia
Business events in pre-election spotlight in Christchurch
Australasia
IAPCO and IFES sign up for next phase of strategic partnership
Association
Northern Europe Gaming Conference betting on Helsinki as it charts international growth in 2027
Europe
Annette Gregg to step down as SITE CEO
BESarawak CEO Jason Foo appointed ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter chair
Asia
BE Adelaide expands international relationships with new appointments in New York and London
Australasia
USA and Lisbon top the latest ICCA GlobeWatch rankings
Analysis