Finance is becoming a strategic driver of efficiency and transparency in the events industry, write Eric Manganel, COO of SwissTech Convention Center, and Sven Bossu, AIPC CEO, for HQ.
Over 200 destination leaders will gather in Helsinki for the City Destinations Alliance Conference 2026 to explore the future of urban tourism and city value creation.
“Change is always a two-edged sword,” notes Mark Levin, highlighting the tension between innovation and resistance shaping today’s association landscape.
Insights from IAPCO and AMCI-accredited leaders reveal a sector that is moving beyond traditional models towards diversified income, AI-driven transformation, year-round engagement and long-term sustainability.
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.