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ICCA panel defines the true cost of mega event success

To have a true impact on a destination, mega events should engage communities, benefit local economies, and leave a lasting legacy, a panel of experts shared during the Game-changers or chaos-makers? The true impact...

ICCA Middle East Chapter raises its region’s prominence

The ICCA Middle East Chapter has delivered yet another year packed with crucial projects that strengthen the Middle East’s position as a credible knowledge-driven hub for association meetings. Anju Gomes, ICCA’s regional director, said 2025...

HKTB boosts bleisure integration with mega events

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) distributed 3,000 Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival passes to coinciding international conferences and exhibitions last month, in a push to promote the integration of bleisure experiences. HKTB also...

Auckland secures AI in Medicine Conference for 2027

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will host the 30th Annual Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Conference (MICCAI 2027) in 2027 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre. The conference is expected to bring nearly 3,000...

Korea MICE Expo 2025 concludes; announces 2026 dates

Korea MICE Expo 2025 (KME2025) wrapped up successfully on November 5 at COEX, Seoul, where the event saw over 5,000 professionals participate, facilitating approximately 4,000 business meetings between buyers and sellers. Organised by the Korea...

Korea MICE Expo 2025 concludes; announces 2026 dates

Korea MICE Expo 2025 (KME2025) wrapped up successfully on November 5 at COEX, Seoul, where the event saw over 5,000 professionals participate, facilitating approximately 4,000 business meetings between buyers and sellers. Organised by the Korea...

IAPCO Council convenes in Istanbul, Türkiye

The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) Council held its final in-person meeting of 2025 in Istanbul from November 4 to 8, uniting global industry leaders with Turkish institutions to co-create strategies for...

AFECA keynote speakers chart future of Asian events through cooperation and digital integration

The future of business events in Asia is defined by resilience, digital integration, a focus on human connection, and regional cooperation, according to speakers at the Asia 20 Business Event Forum, held in Jakarta...