Current Affairs Archives - Page 3 of 9

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.

New Boardroom: Association Membership in Times of Disruption

10th September 2021

The new issue of Boardroom is out and full of inspiring insights on how to retain existing and recruit new members.

The Green Promises of Jeju

8th September 2021

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Jeju, the largest island off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, is dominated by the 1950m Mt Hallasan and complete with spectacular waterfalls, protected forests, caves and lava tubes. With such an awe-inspiring environment, it’s only normal the island wants to lead the way when it comes to green initiatives.

Urban Revitalization & Green Meetings: A City With A Social Conscience

3rd September 2021

Athens offers solutions from the city’s long history of living outdoors. Recently it has taken action to respond to the new needs for sustainable business events while also working to improve quality of life and experiences for citizens and visitors alike.

Life Sciences – When an Intellectual Asset Equals Economic Growth

31st August 2021

As Canada’s emerging life sciences industries continue to grow and make an impact both nationally and abroad, associations meeting in the country’s innovation hubs have a chance to connect with the brain trust itself, collaborating with thought leaders and witnessing first-hand how Canada’s home-grown solutions are addressing the world’s greatest health concerns.

How Associations Can Thrive in the New Global Paradigm

30th August 2021

Let’s experiment with content format: that’s the intention behind this piece by Global Association Hubs’ Martin Sirk and Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s Tommy Goodwin. And at Boardroom, we decided to go for it,

Hybrid Strength

23rd August 2021

By combining digital tools and innovative campaign strategies, Seoul is keeping associations engaged no matter where they’re located on the globe.

Are You Ready to Modernize Your Event Mindset?

19th August 2021

Don Neal, Founder & CEO, 360 Live Media, makes the case for modernization in relation to conferences and annual meetings and how you should be prepared to change your mindset for success.

Building Back Better: Time for Associations to Help Members Become Forces for Good

16th August 2021

For Boardroom's Building Back Better series, Vancouver-based Coro Strandberg makes the case for associations playing a strengthened role in helping their members contribute to accelerated social good.

A Blend of Business, Growth, Innovation & Pleasure

16th July 2021

In recent years, Athens has been one of the breakthrough destinations for association meetings and a star performer delivering impressive events. With the help of the This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), we find out how the city has evolved to serve associations better.

Building Back Better: Transport Is Part Of The Process

14th July 2021

The transport sector, which has suffered tremendously during this period of uncertainty and doubt, has now proven to be an indispensable tool towards the ‘Building Back Better’ process through its role as a connector of most aspects of life with associations again being in the centre of it all.

Learn Online to Get Physical

12th July 2021

ESAE member Sharon Ashton, Events Director, EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe, shares the tips she learned from online events that associations can apply to in-person events.