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The Centre International de Conférences d'Alger secures the 15th International Energy Forum
Summary:The Centre International de Conférences d'Alger (CICA) has confirmed that The 15th International Energy Forum (IEF) will take place at the centre from 26th to 28th September 2016. Last held in Moscow in 2014, the 750 international delegates will include Energy ministers from 72 countries.6th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Beyond business, conventions in Chiang Mai offer unique opportunities
Summary:All kinds of events are catered for in Chiang Mai, with knowledge areas covering a wide scope of topics, from biology and medical, to engineering, agriculture, energy, environment and natural resources5th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Taiwan to host 2021 Rotary International Convention
Summary:Taipei was selected as the host city for the 2021 Rotary International Convention (RIC), an annually rotating global event. It is expected that 36,000 Rotarians, including over 10,000 global attendees, will join the Convention.5th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Jan Tonkin, New Zealand industry leader, steps into IAPCO President role
Summary:Mrs. Jan Tonkin, managing director of Auckland-based The Conference Company, will take up the presidency of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO). Jan was elected at the Association's annual General Assembly in Cape Town in February, and takes over from outgoing President Michel Neijmann for a two-year term.5th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
At a later date the association may not survive
Summary:Association executives are visionaries, leaders with implacable enthusiasm and an ability to race forward with the essentials: membership development; policy positions; service delivery; interactive and social communications; engaging effectively with the Board of Directors; and proposing events, conferences, scientific symposia or major congresses.4th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Beauty and challenges of VAT for Associations
Summary:Associations are confronted with a lot of challenges: management, administration, staffing are completely different from corporate companies. But one main challenge an association is usually facing can easily go under the radar: VAT.4th Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
The world meets in Istanbul
Summary:The largest city in Turkey, Istanbul constitutes the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart, with its commercial and historical centre lying on the European side and about a third of its population living on the Asian side of Eurasia.Divided by the Bosphorus Strait, it’s a metropolis rich in 8,500 years of fascinating history.1st Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
The Expertise. The Network. The Conference. The Hague.
Summary:The Hague is well known around the world. Located in the south west of The Netherlands, it is the seat of the Dutch government and home to the country’s Royal family. It is loved for its beautiful location right at the sea and its rich culture represented by a multitude of museums and historical buildings. However, the city has more to offer. In the last two decades, it has transformed into an international knowledge infrastructure, based on an enormous intellectual and human capital.1st Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
The evergreen essence of Expo(s)
Sub-Title:An introductionSummary:To celebrate the launch of the brand new Headquarters, we have tried to give you, our readers, some food for thought. Designed as a series of articles, it will focus, this year, on World Expos. As you will read, the connections between associations and Expos are numerous and varied. But what’s in it exactly for associations?1st Apr, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
The largest Asia Pacific liver conference took place in Tokyo
Summary:Over 4,200 experts in Hepatology from over 70 countries assembled in Tokyo for the 25th Conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL). Of these 4,200, two thirds were overseas participants.31st Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Seoul expands support for Business Events
Summary:Seoul has launched a new comprehensive support programme for business events. The package expands Seoul’s programmes further enhancing qualified business events at every level from the planning stage to final event.31st Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
TED, Anticipating the attendee's needs
Summary:A global set of conferences run by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation, under the slogan "Ideas Worth Spreading", TED, for Technology, Entertainment, Design, has long been seen as the innovating conference par excellence. TED was founded in 1984 as a one-off event, while the annual conference series began in 1990.30th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
MCI - Navigating the labyrinth of sustainability tax regulation and incentives
Summary:It’s clear to see that governments and cities around the world are introducing more sustainability taxes, legislation and incentives. The key question though is - what role do associations play to support members to navigate this increasingly complex regulatory environment?30th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Five ways technology adds value to business events
Summary:A decade ago, futurists were predicting the death of the meetings industry as a result of technological advancements such as video conferencing and connected workspaces. In stark contrast to those views, we in the business events industry know there will always be an innate requirement for people to come together to share ideas and collaborate.30th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Tomorrow starts today! A Local and Regional Vision of Europe 2030
Summary:The 2016 Congress of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) will take place in Nicosia from 20 to 22 April 2016.29th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Uruguay and Punta del Este score Well
Summary:In June this year, Punta del Este will be opening its new Convention and Exhibition Center. Located in a unique and natural area, a few minutes from the city centre, and designed by the famous architect Carlos Ott, it will offer a maximum capacity29th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Malaysia continues to prove its strength in hosting international medical congresses
Summary:Malaysia continues to make inroads into the medical meetings and healthcare arena with the current win bid of the 18th Congress of Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS 2017) taking place in Kuala Lumpur, from 1 – 4 November 2017, with the topic “Mentoring the Modern Vascular Surgeon”.29th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
HQ Profile: EPAA spearheading the Future
Summary:The European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) is an unprecedented voluntary collaboration between the European Commission, European trade associations, and companies from seven industry sectors.29th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Viparis teams up with Time Out to redesign Like a Parisian, Viparis's city guide
Summary:Viparis has enlisted Time Out Paris – the trusted platform that inspires and enables people to experience the best of Paris– to give a new look to Like a Parisian, the guide to Paris that is included in every Viparis Welcome Pack. This new partnership is proof of Viparis's commitment to providing a high-quality welcome to visitors and conference attendees.24th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
WOW your delegates with live entertainment at Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao
Summary:Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao is offering meeting planners and organisers the opportunity to wow their delegates with an exceptional range of special offers and exclusive entertainment choices as part of the “Macao Meetings with More” promotion.23rd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
The Big Conversations You Need to Have to Keep Your Meetings Alive
Summary:“The Big Conversations You Need to Have to Keep Your Meetings Alive” is the title and focus of the 2016 Association Meetings Conference that will be held in London the day before The Meetings Show on Monday 13th June at Church House, Westminster.23rd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
La Cité Nantes Events Center a finalist in the 2016 AIPC Apex Award
Summary:La Cité Nantes Events Center has been confirmed as one of 15 finalists in the 2016 edition of the globally recognized AIPC Apex Award competition for “Best Client Rated Convention Centre”.23rd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Adelaide Convention Centre’s new West Building marks its first year with 560 events
Summary:Adelaide Convention Centre’s new West Building has marked its first year of operation by hosting 560 events over the 12 months, including 76 conferences which took over all or most of the entire Centre.23rd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
DICENTIS Wireless Conference System from Bosch wins InAVation technology award 2016
Summary:Bosch Security Systems is pleased to announce that its DICENTIS Wireless Conference System has won the prestigious InAVation technology award 2016 in the category “Most inAVative Meetings and Congress Technology”, prevailing over strong competition.22nd Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
European Cities Marketing went global and exported its ECM Summer School outside Europe
Summary:Like its big sister the ECM Summer School, the ECM Academy is the bridge for worldwide professionals to a successful career in the meetings industry. Thereby ECM consolidates its position as the educational reference in the sector, counting on 30 years of expertise with the ECM Summer School.21st Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Pre-financing & Guatantee Fund (VGF) helps conference organisers cover initial costs in Holland
Summary:In order to encourage international multi-day conferences in Holland, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, NBTC Holland Marketing and some twenty industry partners set up the Pre-financing & Guarantee Fund (VGF).18th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Visitors need authentiCITY!
Summary:City branding is the process of image communication to a target market. During last European Cities Marketing meeting in Madrid, European cities investigated the state of city branding and confirmed that a strong city brand is key to any city facing the challenges of globalisation.18th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Montreux Riviera, a unique region attached to its roots and open to the world
Summary:Montreux Riviera, ideally situated between Lake Geneva and the Alps and centrally located close to Geneva International Airport, is the absolute top destination for meetings and events.18th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Austria Center Vienna: 520m² of additional meeting space in the lobby
Summary:From this autumn onwards, five new meeting rooms on a single level right next to the main entrance will open up new perspectives for events.17th Mar, 2016Category: - Magazine:Image:
Glasgow: Tomorrow’s bureau, today!
Sub-Title:The voice of next generation conference legacySummary:This year Glasgow City Marketing Bureau is rolling out its campaign about the next generation of legacy measurement, a bespoke research model designed to report the key impacts of conferences taking place in the city.17th Mar, 2016Category:
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