Current Affairs Archives - Page 2 of 13

18 Months Like No Other

22nd October 2021

Boardroom talked to Ronald Lavater, CEO of the International Hospital Federation, as he is approaching the end of his first year at IHF – which was obviously full of challenges… but also opportunities.

Hybrid Events Behind The Scenes

20th October 2021

Last week’s Community Café, organized and facilitated by the BestCities Global Alliance team, touched upon the much-discussed issue of hybrid events.

3 Changes You Must Adopt for a Successful 2022 Event

18th October 2021

Don Neal, Founder & CEO, 360 Live Media, urges associations to look at their events holistically and through the lens of the jobs their audience needs done.

Building Back Better: Associations Advancing the Future

13th October 2021

In the wake of the pandemic, associations are proving that now more than ever, they play an instrumental part in designing the future world we want to live in, one that is better capable of tackling pandemics and providing for populations of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Capturing Member Voices Amidst the Noises of COVID-19

11th October 2021

For AC Forum, Carola van der Hoeff, COO and Congress Director of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and President Elect of AC Forum, explores the lessons learnt and lessons still to be learnt when it comes to understanding and engaging association members.

The New Faces of Association Membership

5th October 2021

For ESAE, Angela Guillemet looks at associations that have performed well and successfully attracted, retained and engaged members.

Invigorating Road to Recovery

1st October 2021

Fresh ideas, lasting-legacy meetings and newly built facilities seem to be the main ingredients destinations need to employ when looking to the future. MEET TAIWAN, the island’s convention bureau, is reshaping Taiwan’s meetings industry by taking the lead in all three.

Australia: The Strategic Road to Recovery

27th September 2021

Boardroom talked to Tourism Australia's new Executive General Manager of Commercial & Business Events Australia, Robin Mack.

Geneva International Association Forum (GIAF): Peer-to-Peer Exchange at its Best

23rd September 2021

Postponed a few times for obvious reasons, after having been held online in 2020, GIAF was the first post-lockdowns ‘physical’ association event of the kind - and its program didn't disappoint.

The Answer to This Question Can Change the Outcome of Your 2022 Event

20th September 2021

Don Neal, Founder & CEO, 360 Live Media, urges associations to shift their focus back on their core competences, and double down on making them a better experience.

Sustainability is the New Currency

15th September 2021

Nadia Rubtsova, creator of the Business & Events Academy, shares how, back when she was working for the European Health Management Association, she created together with her team and partners a one-of-a-kind, highly sustainable event.

Reducing Financial Risks for Associations

13th September 2021

Boardroom wanted to know more about the Pre-Financing & Guarantee Fund (VGF) which can be so helpful for associations planning an event in The Netherlands. Project leader Paul Gruijthuijsen was happy to answer.