The events industry is constantly challenged to deliver solutions that meet expectations and answers the ever-evolving needs of the market. Industries with a high accumulation of information require more ways to meet, exchange knowledge, collaborate and build networks.
In this final chapter of ESAE's regular segment, Chloe Menhinick shares with HQ about event legacy planning, differentiated stakeholder engagement & converging the offline & online experiences, and embracing the green generation.
The role of convention and visitor bureaus (or CVB) has evolved over the past decade. In a context of competitive environment and economic crisis, associations are becoming more demanding. CVBs have adapted their services to the clients’ needs and can be a trusted partner to make your event successful.
Ega, Italian leader in the creation and organisation of events and congresses, is happy to announce the arrival of Alain Pittet as Executive Director to advise and support them in their next level of internationalisation.
Original Events offer independence to PCOs, and the opportunity to fill a market gap while expanding their business portfolio and penetrating new segments.
Ignoring cultural differences could put your association at risk. We asked three association professionals to share their thoughts on tackling cultural differences in association management and organising events.
Associations today no longer have exclusivity on sector news and information, nor do they have a monopoly on high-value opportunities to connect or converse with peers. Alec Walker-Love of the European Science Communication Institute talked to ESAE members on co-opetition, collaboration and more.
Authors Mathias Posch, President, International Conference Services Ltd, Canada, and Vice President of IAPCO, and Kayo Nomura, Chief International Relations Executive, Congress Corporation, Japan, and IAPCO Council Member and Host of IAPCO Annual Meeting in Tokyo 2018.
Technology is not often quoted as a pathway to member retention, growth and engagement. The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) is achieving important successes from integrating its technology and communications strategies.
According to an in-depth remuneration report, almost three-quarters of senior staff at EU associations are happy or very happy in their jobs, and most of the EU association staff are relatively well paid in Belgium.
HQ exclusive reports by Mark Levin: "If association clients feel that you truly understand what their priorities are, and you can help them create the best experience for their attendees, you have a competitive advantage over everyone else."
ICS - International Conference Services, one of the leading PCO’s and DMC’s in Scandinavia with headquarters in Copenhagen, has just signed a contract with EACTA – the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology for 4 years.
The India Association Congress (IAC) is bringing together association leaders and stalwarts from various industries, who have supported and contributed tremendously to the success of this conference.
Social Media have been the subject for much of research in the past years, especially in sectors focusing on customer and membership services. For associations, progress has been somewhat slower but, nevertheless, important steps established platforms have been made.
Many association executives are hearing the call for sustainable or green events and we all get the philosophy and understand the need in our personal lives. But where does one start in planning a large scale conference sustainably?
Since its founding in 1992, Meeting Media Group, publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ), has been a trusted guide and voice for associations and the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.