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Canada Proves Why Business Events Need to Be Engineered, Not Merely Hosted

2nd June 2026

Destination Canada’s new study shows how business events can move beyond economic impact to shape sectors, influence policy and create lasting value when legacy is designed from the start.

Paris Redefines its Value to Associations

1st June 2026

A new unified convention bureau front, a legacy agenda borrowed from the Olympics, and a ten-year-old network of scientific ambassadors: Paris is recalibrating how it competes... and how it talks to associations.

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‘Team Australia’ New Business Events Equation

28th May 2026

Boardroom spoke to Tourism Australia at IMEX Frankfurt 2026 about how the destination is linking sustainability, bid support, sector expertise and new infrastructure under a “Team Australia” approach.

Valencia: Where Business Meets Mediterranean Lifestyle

19th May 2026

It may not always be the first city that comes to mind, but once organisers discover Valencia, it tends to remain on their radar — simply because it works exceptionally well.

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Smart Cities, Smart Associations: How Urban Planning & Events Can Work Hand in Hand

15th May 2026

Smart cities aren’t built for events - but they may be one of the biggest advantages events can have. In this piece, Senthil Gopinath explains why, pointing to Helsinki and Barcelona as leading examples.

Perth Offers a More Connected Backdrop for Business Events

11th May 2026

Perth is refining its proposition for international meetings and conferences with a city centre that feels increasingly connected, contemporary and experience-led.

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Montréal: An Open City For Global Science & Conferences

8th May 2026

Montréal is steadily strengthening its reputation as a reliable and open meeting ground for international associations.

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How Latin America Is Rewriting the Business Events Map

6th May 2026

From Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, a continent somewhat overlooked by the global meetings industry is claiming its place at the table - and GL events Latin America is helping build it.

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Why Auckland’s Moment Has Arrived

6th May 2026

Infrastructure, culture, and a world-class convention centre are converging to make Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland one of the Asia-Pacific region's most compelling business events destinations.

The Canberra Many Association Leaders Haven’t Seen

4th May 2026

A city built to bring the nation together is making its case to the world.

As Associations Move from Uncertainty to Preparedness: The Copenhagen Risk Navigator

30th April 2026

In a world shaped by geopolitical tension, regulatory uncertainty and disruption, associations can no longer treat risk as an operational afterthought. Copenhagen’s new Risk Navigator argues for a more strategic approach.

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How Zurich Turned Obstetrics Expertise into Public Legacy

29th April 2026

Zurich’s Masterclass 2026 in obstetrics extended beyond the congress itself by transforming specialist medical expertise into a public-facing legacy initiative designed to strengthen health literacy and connect directly with the city’s residents.

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Basel Hosts the Inaugural health.tech | global summit

22nd April 2026

At the intersection of medicine, technology and entrepreneurship, the very first health.tech | global summit took place in early March at Messe and Congress Center Basel.

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Barcelona’s Legacy Playbook Takes Shape with ECTRIMS 2025

20th April 2026

For association leaders, the focus has shifted from whether to leave a legacy to how - ensuring it is authentic, measurable, and rooted in local relevance, as Barcelona’s ECTRIMS 2025 approach demonstrates.

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Geneva Puts Brain Health at the Centre

14th April 2026

When the 12th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) convenes in Geneva in June, it will bring more than 7,000 participants to the city across neurology and adjacent fields.

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Ottawa Elevates the Experiential Side of Conferences

13th April 2026

Ottawa's unique assets, whether cultural, historical, outdoor or sporting, serve as potent catalysts for this paradigm shift in conference dynamics.

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