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.
Antwerp welcomes Europe’s chemistry community
Antwerp is preparing to welcome the European and global chemistry community to the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress.
Karnataka Tourism Society Concludes Successful Roadshows
The series drew over 600 buyers from four cities and engaged 40 tourism stakeholders from Karnataka.
Lucerne Convention Bureau to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
To mark the milestone, the convention bureau is preparing a year‑long calendar of events and promotional activities across Lucerne.
IBTM Announces Launch of IBTM Asia Pacific in Bangkok for 2027
Uniting APAC buyers and suppliers via hosted model and smart matchmaking at BITEC for high-value business events impact.
Sarawak to Convene 1,000 Delegates at SEA Tourist Guides Conference in Sibu
Hosting 3rd SEA Tourist Guides Conference 2026 (13-15 Oct, Sibu) to boost ASEAN guiding standards and Sarawak's business events profile.
ECR 2026: Radiology as an Immersive Experience at the Austria Center Vienna
Scientific excellence, innovation and international encounters were not only presented, but also impressively staged in a spatial setting.
Europe Congress to host MCE North & West Europe 2026 in Copenhagen
This specialised B2B MICE forum will bring together leading destinations and event suppliers from across North and West Europe.
Geneva Selected To Host SLAS Europe Conference in 2028, 2030, and 2032
Being selected for the conference highlights Switzerland’s growing role as a hub for innovation in life sciences and technology.
IASP International Board of Directors Meets in Málaga
The meeting provided a forum for in-depth discussion on the association’s strategic priorities, ongoing initiatives and plans for the years ahead.
Sarawak Builds National Momentum Following Record-Breaking Business Events Performance
Leading a nationwide conversation to strengthen Malaysia’s business events ecosystem through a legacy-focused approach.
Sarawak To Host WSDN 2026: Advancing Global Collaboration in Disaster Preparedness and Resilience
As the world faces increasingly complex and interconnected crises, the World Society of Disaster Nursing is convening for the 9th WSDN.
All Eyes on Sydney as City Wins Premier APAC Ophthalmology Congress
The Congress is expected to welcome 5,500 professionals and inject €12,6 million in direct expenditure into the city’s tourism economy.
EU CVB Network Hosts Networking Lunch for Association Representatives in Brussels
The Network continues its tradition of fostering meaningful conversations with the international and European association community.
Women in Tech SEO Festival Returns to the Barbican for the Fifth Time
Delegates take over the Barbican Hall for a full day of SEO and marketing insights concluding with an end-of-day party in the conservatory.
Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe With New Members
Malta and Wales joins the pan-European association of national convention bureaux, bringing the Alliance’s membership to 30 organisations.
Glasgow Conference Impact Network Brings New Ideas to Legacy
Glasgow Convention Bureau recently delivered an inspiring, content-rich event on conference impact and legacy in partnership with the GCI Network.
ASAE’s 2026 Executive Leadership Forum to Meet in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital
The programme will bring together approximately 100 to 150 association CEOs and senior executives, primarily from the United States.
IBTM World 2025 Breaks Records and Redefines the Business Events Landscape
IBTM World 2025 closed on an extraordinary high, delivering the most innovative, immersive, and commercially impactful edition yet.
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.
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.
Adam Grant Opens Convening Leaders 2026 as Main Stage Keynote Speaker
Philadelphia native, and bestselling author of Hidden Potential, to share how to unleash hidden potential within teams and organisations.
