Big ideas start with a conversation. We gathered voices from around the world to rethink how we meet. The Global Conversation Corner, a podcast in collaboration with EventPoint and Shake It, launches 7 January 2026…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ proudly announces a landmark sustainability partnership with EarthCheck, unveiled during the 64th ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress in Porto, Portugal. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½’s mission to embed sustainability and measurable climate action across the global business events industry. Under…
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An opportunity to shape the future of the global business events industry ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is pleased to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the hosting of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Young Professionals Forum (YPF) 2026, to be held on 15–16 November 2026. The YPF brings together emerging talent from across the international…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition & Tourism Sectors (MACETS) will host the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Asia Pacific Business Events Youth Challenge 2026 and the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Asia Pacific EvolvDestination Forum 2026 in Macao, China. The events are scheduled for October 2026, and will…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Beijing Capital Group Exhibitions & Events to co-develop a new three-level professional education certification programme designed specifically for China’s fast-growing business events sector. The Certified International Business Events…
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Your Data. Our Industry's Future. Share Your 2025 Association Meetings with Us! We’re now gathering data for the 2025 edition of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Association Meetings Report. Please send us details of any qualifying meetings held in your destination or venue, or meetings you supported during the year…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Members gathered at the General Assembly in Porto received an important update on how our global leadership and sector structure will evolve as we enter the next chapter of our association. These changes are designed to improve representation, align our work more closely with the needs of the…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and Destination Canada have unveiled The State of Sustainability in Associations Report, revealing that while global associations increasingly value sustainability, many still struggle to turn commitment into measurable action. According to the study, 66% of international associations now rate…
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Marina Bay Sands’ Wee Min Ong Named Winner of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Global Community Impact Award 2025 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is proud to announce Wee Min Ong, Vice President of Sales & MICE at Marina Bay Sands, as the recipient of the 2025 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Global Community Impact Award, presented during IBTM World in Barcelona. This prestigious…
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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is proud to announce Visit Faroe Islands as the winner of the 2025 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Best Marketing Award, presented during the closing ceremony of the 64th ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Congress in Porto, Portugal. The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Best Marketing Award, established in 1997, recognises outstanding creativity, innovation, and business…
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