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Form Factory Joins Prague Event Hub, Bringing Movement and Wellbeing into the Heart of Corporate Events
Form Factory Pankrác offers a broad range of group classes, a Reformer Pilates studio and a wellness area.
BESarawak Partners EIC to Elevate Sustainable Events Standards with SEPC
The agreement between Business Events Sarawak and the Events Industry Council (EIC) was signed at IMEX Frankfurt 2026.
Jason Tan Chin Foo Named CEO of Business Events Sarawak
Jason has played an instrumental role in advancing Sarawak's business events industry through strategic destination development.
HSMAI Europe launches new whitepaper on the agentic future of hospitality technology
The report explores what it may mean for hotels to become “AI-bookable” as external agents such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
New London Gatwick route strengthens Ottawa’s European connectivity for international business events
For international business events, the new Gatwick service represents another significant step forward in Ottawa’s growing global accessibility.
Radisson Hotel Group leverages its strong owner confidence to accelerate global growth
During the first half of the year, the Group strengthened its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific .
Minor Hotels to Manage Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection in UAE
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, known as Shurooq, has appointed Minor Hotels to manage and operate Sharjah Collection.
Exhibition World Bahrain and Gulf Downstream Association Sign Agreement for Three Consecutive Editions of IDCE
This strategic partnership represents an important milestone in strengthening Bahrain's position on the global meetings and events.
IBTM World 2026 launches with a bold focus on navigating disruption
Registration is now open for IBTM World 2026, taking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026.
Italian conference tourism: consolidating data and market changes
From 2022 to 2025, the conference and business events sector grew by 6.4% a year, generating EUR 13.2 billion in direct spending in 2025.
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The Power of Intersections in Global Innovation
The Greater Perspective Lena Miranda on why interdisciplinarity, talent, and global collaboration define the future of innovation ecosystems.
Antwerp’s Next Gen District: Deliberate Co-Design Overcomes Common Obstacle
Cluster Collaboration Integration of research, digital health and sustainable chemistry to overcome infrastructure and talent challenges.
Singapore: A Living Laboratory for Precision Health
Transition One-North research park becomes precision health laboratory with AI, biomanufacturing and longevity focus under RIE2030.
Global Competition Challenges Britain’s Life Sciences Crown
Long-term Strategy Boston’s biotech supremacy faces federal funding cuts threatening research, talent flows, and economic leadership.
The Power of Intersections in Global Innovation
The Greater Perspective Lena Miranda on why interdisciplinarity, talent, and global collaboration define the future of innovation ecosystems.
Singapore: A Living Laboratory for Precision Health
Transition One-North research park becomes precision health laboratory with AI, biomanufacturing and longevity focus under RIE2030.
The New Geography of Parisian Biomedicine
Medicine of the Future Life science hubs, from Saclay to Évry, are accelerating biotherapies, AI and biomanufacturing under France 2030.
Dubai Science Park: From Logistics Hub to Health Innovation System
Thriving Hub The park bridges global R&D with underserved Global South markets through integrated labs and strategic urban design.
Antwerp’s Next Gen District: Deliberate Co-Design Overcomes Common Obstacle
Cluster Collaboration Integration of research, digital health and sustainable chemistry to overcome infrastructure and talent challenges.
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May 2026
Geopolitics Reshapes the Global Life Sciences Landscape
Intro Atti Soenarso on how geopolitics is redefining life sciences, from supply chains and talent flows to global competition.
The Power of Intersections in Global Innovation
The Greater Perspective Lena Miranda on why interdisciplinarity, talent, and global collaboration define the future of innovation ecosystems.
Life Sciences and Science Parks: Twin Forces Shaping Global Innovation
Cross-pollination From scientific societies to science parks: collaborative events have driven life sciences innovation for two centuries.
Boston Research Cuts: Economic Sabotage
Innovation Narrative Boston’s biotech supremacy faces federal funding cuts threatening research, talent flows, and economic leadership.
Global Competition Challenges Britain’s Life Sciences Crown
Long-term Strategy Boston’s biotech supremacy faces federal funding cuts threatening research, talent flows, and economic leadership.
Dubai Science Park: From Logistics Hub to Health Innovation System
Thriving Hub The park bridges global R&D with underserved Global South markets through integrated labs and strategic urban design.
China: Strong Government Support Under the 15th Five-year Plan
Innovation Powerhouse National life science hubs drive R&D leadership via planned investment across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen.
China: Strong Government Support Under the 15th Five-year Plan
Intermission Sarah Ban Breathnach calls it like she sees it – the world needs dreamers, but not just any dreamers.
IASP World Congress 2026: Tech for Humanity
Shaping Values 1,800+ leaders gather in Sophia Antipolis for IASP 2026 to tackle resilient ecosystems, AI ethics, global collaboration.
The New Geography of Parisian Biomedicine
Medicine of the Future Life science hubs, from Saclay to Évry, are accelerating biotherapies, AI and biomanufacturing under France 2030.
Seoul Positions Itself as a Cohesive Biohealth Ecosystem
Regeneration Biohealth ecosystem unites Hongneung Bio Hub, Magok and Songdo for R&D, scale-up and global conventions by 2030.
Singapore: A Living Laboratory for Precision Health
Transition One-North research park becomes precision health laboratory with AI, biomanufacturing and longevity focus under RIE2030.
Engineered for Success: Setting the Stage for Growth and Innovation
Growth Science parks and innovation districts unite talent, capital and research to accelerate tech advances and economic development.
Antwerp’s Next Gen District: Deliberate Co-Design Overcomes Common Obstacle
Cluster Collaboration Integration of research, digital health and sustainable chemistry to overcome infrastructure and talent challenges.
Effective Governance Is Key for Sustaining Innovation
Kellerman Roger Kellerman on governance as the linchpin for life sciences, and measuring success by research impact over square footage.
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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.
The UAE Continues to Strengthen Its Global Economic Standing
Long-Term Strategy The council’s goal is to develop impactful projects that ensure balanced growth across all parts of the country.
The Holistic Approach of Antwerp
Collaboration Is Key In short, Antwerp is a likeable and walkable place, that enables events to tap into all facets of the city.
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.
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.
What to Expect From Science Parks and Incubators Until 2029
Science Parks and Incubators Incubator growth worldwide is fueled by several transformative trends expected to sustain strong momentum.
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.
Concerns That the Meetings Industry Cannot Attract Younger People May Be Exaggerated
Generation Shift Professor Greg Clark is excited about the future, and sees no cause for concern with rejuvenating the industry.
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AI: The Unknown Continent
Intro Atti Soenarso on the opportunities and disruption of the recently discovered, and rapidly emerging, continent of AI.
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.
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.
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 to Expect From Science Parks and Incubators Until 2029
Science Parks and Incubators Incubator growth worldwide is fueled by several transformative trends expected to sustain strong momentum.
Airport Biometric Service: Global Market Set for Explosive Growth Through 2037
Smart Airports Governments have begun mandating the adoption of biometrics to enhance airport and border security.
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.
Concerns That the Meetings Industry Cannot Attract Younger People May Be Exaggerated
Generation Shift Professor Greg Clark is excited about the future, and sees no cause for concern with rejuvenating the industry.
The UAE Continues to Strengthen Its Global Economic Standing
Long-Term Strategy The council’s goal is to develop impactful projects that ensure balanced growth across all parts of the country.
The Holistic Approach of Antwerp
Collaboration Is Key In short, Antwerp is a likeable and walkable place, that enables events to tap into all facets of the city.
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.
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.
A New Acronym Is Born: Link – Leveraging International Networks and Knowledge
The Link Industry An industry by many names has no name, muses Gary Grimmer, and perhaps we are the Link industry?
Political Lack of Imagination and Creativity When Implementing Strategies
Kellerman Roger Kellerman on the frustrations of seeing vital and necessary national strategies remain unimplemented.
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