European Business Travel Spending to Reach 389.9 Billion Euros in 2026
Business travel in Europe forecast to surge ahead despite economic and geopolitical headwinds according to GBTA BTI Outlook.
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Destinations International Folds Two Events Into One and Moves It to Canada
DI will merge its Advocacy Summit and Thrive: The Community Vitality Summit into Advocacy & Action: The Destination Impact Event.
London To Host the World Scout Conference for the First Time Since 1920
The UK Scout Association has announced a return to London, and the venue where the very first conference was held, for the first time since 1920.
IBTM World 2025 Strengthens International Reach With Record Number of New and Returning Exhibitors
This years’s event will feature the largest African presence in over a decade, plus new destinations, cruise lines and hotel brands.
Impact Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center Wins UFI HR Award for the Second Consecutive Year
This global recognition highlights Impact Arena’s excellence in human resource innovation and its sustainable MICE development.
Finland To Receive Its First Professorship in Event Industry at Aalto University
The Finnish Fair Foundation is donating €3.1 million to Aalto University School of Business to establish a professorship in the event industry.
London Set To Host World Library and Information Congress for the First Time in 25 Years
Over 4,000 delegates from over 130 countries are expected – industry leaders, policy-makers, academics and publishers from across the globe.
Exhibition World Bahrain: Venue of Choice for the 3rd Asian Youth Games
EWB will host the opening ceremony indoors, a first in the Games’ history, alongside 13 of the scheduled sports competitions.
Europe Congress Announces Inaugural Events Club Life Sciences Forum in Madrid, Spain
This invitation-only B2B event empowers life sciences event planners and MICE suppliers to forge impactful partnerships in a highly dynamic sector.
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre Ready To Expand Outdoors and Participate in Developing Käpylä Sports Park Area for Large-Scale Events
In the coming years, Käpylä sports park is set to evolve into an even more versatile hub for sports and events, and multipurpose use.
The World PCO Alliance Elects New Officers
Find out who the World PCO Alliance elected for new officers for the upcoming two-year term at the Alliance’s Annual General Meeting.
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Think Like a Nobel Laureate
Ideas That Change the World Nobel historian Gustav Källstrand explores what connects the great minds of Nobel laureates.
Outreach Programmes Drive Nobel’s Scientific and Cultural Legacy
The Nobel Events Ecosystem The Nobel Prize drives knowledge exchange and global engagement through hundreds of meetings annually.
The Nobel Prize: Sweden’s Soft Power Icon
Global Visibility How the legacy of the Nobel Prize elevates the status of Sweden and its two major cities on the world stage.
The Nobel Banquet: Climate-Smart Gastronomy Supporting Sustainability
Food Waste Strategy The Nobel Banquet celebrates zero-waste dining, showcasing inspiring Swedish eco-friendly gourmet innovation.
Think Like a Nobel Laureate
Ideas That Change the World Nobel historian Gustav Källstrand explores what connects the great minds of Nobel laureates.
Unlocking the Nobel Mindset: How Openness to Change Unites Laureates’ Ideas
Embrace Change The concept of change is a fundamental part of the sciences, but extends far beyond, into every aspect of daily life.
Selecting the Nobel Prize Laureates Based on Principles Developed During Negotiations in 1897–1900
Nomination Process Thousands of nominated candidates are painstakingly assessed annually, before a majority vote finalises laureates.
The Nobel Prize in Economics Continues to Provoke
Economic Sciences The Nobel Prize in Economics keeps sparking ongoing debate as it evolves to address complex global challenges.
Outreach Programmes Drive Nobel’s Scientific and Cultural Legacy
The Nobel Events Ecosystem The Nobel Prize drives knowledge exchange and global engagement through hundreds of meetings annually.
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What Futurists Do for a Living
The 360-Degree Perspective Transforming challenges into opportunities, confusion into clarity, and uncertainty into hope.
How Augmented Analytics Can Revolutionise the Business Event Industry
Augmented Analytics Allows automating data analysis, enhancing personalisation, and enabling smarter, faster decision making.
Abu Dhabi Accelerates Its Efforts to Build a Global Tech Hub
AI Strategy Abu Dhabi’s state-backed Hub71 sharpens its focus on AI and prepares to expand into the healthcare sector.
The Maharashtra Convention Bureau Creates Long-Term Value for India
Strategic Development Will help to attract and facilitate international events, building upon the state’s global reputation.
What Futurists Do for a Living
The 360-Degree Perspective Transforming challenges into opportunities, confusion into clarity, and uncertainty into hope.
The Maharashtra Convention Bureau Creates Long-Term Value for India
Strategic Development Will help to attract and facilitate international events, building upon the state’s global reputation.
Record-Breaking Congress Year for Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Economic Impact The goal is to double the foreign tourism revenue and increase sector employment in Helsinki by 2030.
Botswana: Political Support for Business Events as Part of the Economic Transformation
Economic Transformation Botswana is diversifying its economy, and among the new opportunities is its business events industry.
The Impact of Business Intelligence on Global Business Events
The Impact of BI Spanning multiple domains, it represents a transformative shift in event planning, execution, and evaluation.
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