The second ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community Toolkit focuses on Sustainable Performance in Association Events, positioning mental wellbeing as a professional imperative and offering practical guidance to embed resilience into event strategy and team culture. Access is exclusive only for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Members and…
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress 2026 – Special Research Stream Emerging Perspectives: Rethinking Value, Legacy, and Knowledge in Convention Tourism and Events Panama City, Panama | 8-11 November 2026 A Unique Moment for Research. A Call to Shape the Future. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is taking research seriously…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, the global leader in the international business events industry, is proud to announce the host destinations for the next two ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congresses. The 66th Congress will take place 24–27 October 2027 in Kigali, Rwanda, followed by the 67th ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress, which will be held 12–15 November 2028 in…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is delighted to announce that Gea van Beek, CICS, will be joining our Amsterdam office as Regional Manager Europe. Gea brings more than 10 years of international experience across the aviation and global meetings sectors, with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, customer care…
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Nearly 200 associations told ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ about their most pressing challenges, their top decision drivers when selecting destinations, their risk management strategy, impact programmes, level of AI adoption, and much more. Access is exclusive only for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Members and the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Community. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½…
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When the Incredible Impacts finalists took to the stage at the 64th ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress in Porto, there was a quiet pride running through the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ UK & Ireland community. From more than 70 submissions, and after a rigorous evaluation process, all three finalists for the 2025 Incredible Impacts Award came…
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Each year, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ UK & Ireland Annual Meeting earns a reputation as one of the most energetic and innovative chapter meetings in our community. In 2026, it heads to Edinburgh from 28 to 30 January, and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ members worldwide are warmly invited to join. Hosted at the Edinburgh International…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is proud to announce the official approval of its Certified International Convention Specialist (CICS) programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The approval follows formal endorsement by the National Center for Strategic Partnerships, operating under the Technical and Vocational Training…
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Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s a mindset, a responsibility, and an opportunity to make a real difference. As the planet faces climate change, biodiversity loss and growing environmental stress, the choices organisations and communities make today will shape tomorrow’s world. The…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that the Request for Proposal (RFP) for providing badges and lanyards for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s 2026 Global Events is now open! Event Dates: ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Circle 2026 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ The Future of Healthcare Meetings 2026 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Young Professionals Forum 2026 (Exact dates TBD; delivery to…
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