IBTM has announced that Pancho Campo, former tennis professional turned high profile events producer, will be the first keynote speaker for IBTM World 2020, which will take place in Barcelona from 1-3 December. In a talk titled ‘The future of events: Lessons learned from working with Barack Obama’, Pancho Campo will draw on his more […]
AIPC, the global association of event venues, announced that its Annual Conference will take place in Paris on 24 and 25 September. The two-day programme will bring the global community of event centres together to discuss common challenges and future plans, with a focus on how to adapt to a new business reality. In order […]
Bruges has been chosen as the host city for the European Congress of Junior Chamber International (JCI) in 2022. The theme of the conference ‘Food for generations’ fits in seamlessly with the activities of many Bruges and West Flemish companies. For two years, JCI Bruges and JCI Houtland worked together closely with Visit Bruges Convention […]
Planners and suppliers can now register for IMEX Introductions, part of the new Networking Island on PlanetIMEX. This free service gives business event professionals access to a wide industry network with which to do business. Virtual extension IMEX Introductions is a virtual extension of IMEX’s live in-person appointment system which forms the bedrock of the […]
As authorities around the world are increasingly clearing business events to run again, organizers of conventions and exhibitions, as well as venue and center operators need to put respective measures in place that create safe environments for participants. A new global Guide on the matter identifies and promotes globally emerging standards, protocols, and good practices. […]
World Forum The Hague has developed a new way of meetings suitable for a diverse number of participants and offers an extra experience through online participation. Online participation in events is all about connecting participants during the event, both ‘live’ and ‘online.’ No limits In World Forum The Hague, this product has room for an […]
Amsterdam Drone Week will expand her activities in 2020 by organising two hybrid summits on 17 September and 1 – 3 December 2020 In the run-up virtual expert sessions and matchmaking will be facilitated to create additional networking moments and share knowledge through the entire UAM ecosystem. Paul Riemens, CEO of RAI Amsterdam: “We looked […]
RAI Amsterdam is able to reopen its doors in the short term while closely following all guidelines regarding social distancing. The RAI wishes to organise trial events during the summer to test the various ways that visitors and exhibitors can be safely brought together. All the required measures will be taken. A detailed roadmap will […]
PlanetIMEX launches with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. This also marks the unveiling of the first two islands on PlanetIMEX – Education Island and Community Island. These rich, engaging 3-D online experiences will be complemented by […]
ICCA and AC Forum announced a three-year partnership on creating a high-level annual signature event on the Future of Healthcare Meetings, starting in spring 2021. High level discussions The 3-day programme will be targeted to C-level, Senior Management participants of both associations and ICCA member suppliers. The objective of the event is to create a […]
