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Strong Local Market Attracts International Interest

27th March 2022

The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) has managed to materialize the need for revised ideas and solutions when attracting association conferences, with a view to a more promising future for the industry and the country.

Resilience & Reinvention in Dubai

22nd March 2022

Now in its third year, the Dubai Association Conference gathered about 180 delegates from 14 countries, including 25 hosted association leaders from outside the Gulf region.

Geared for Regrowth

17th March 2022

Barcelona is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, as well as one of the top international congress destinations in Europe.

Association Community Made by BIAF

17th March 2022

The first edition of the Brussels International Association Forum (BIAF), organized by ASSOCIATIONWORLD, inspired and created a community among the attendees.

Support Transforms Conferences into Great Events

14th March 2022

Melbourne, Australia’s events capital, is open and once again ready to impress international associations with its collaborative mindset, safety, and ever-evolving facilities, all under the support of the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB).

An Island of Innovation

10th March 2022

As Singapore moves toward smart nation status, it’s emerging as a leader in digital smart technologies and ICT initiatives with 80 out of the world’s top 100 tech firms boasting operations in the city.

Québec City Welcomes a Surge of Live Life Science Events

22nd February 2022

With a combination of top-notch scientists, world-class research centres, innovative industries, and a thriving business ecosystem, Québec City is proving to be a hotbed of talent and resources—particularly in the booming life sciences and health technologies sector.

Looking to a Sustainable Future & Beyond

10th February 2022

Mubarak Al Shamisi, Director of Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, tells Boardroom how the city is strategizing to become a world leader in the meetings industry.

Bordeaux’s Burgeoning Sectors Attract High-Profile Conferences

8th February 2022

Bordeaux is a congress destination associations can count on thanks to some strong industries and knowledge clusters – together with a sincere commitment to sustainability.

With an Appetite for Quality & Sustainability

4th February 2022

With 50 years of history on its shoulders (anniversary coming up in 2023), CCH – Congress Center Hamburg knows a little something about the secret of organizing a successful conference. Quality in service and infrastructure is just as important as flexibility, sustainable solutions, and constant evolution. And, of course, food.

Aligning Conferences & Sector Strengths

2nd February 2022

With its spectacular scenery and ancient Aboriginal culture, Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) is where visitors can really enjoy an authentic Australian experience. But it’s also the unique set of knowledge bases and attention to local engagement that makes it an outstanding conference destination.

A New Dawn for Boardroom Advisory Board

24th January 2022

Please meet and listen to the new members of Boardroom Advisory Board: Ariane Brusselmans, Director of Conferences at the International AIDS Society, Carlos Lee, Director General of EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium, Peter Van Daele, Secretary General of URSI, the International Union of Radio Science, and association advisor and consultant Susan de Bievre.

Setting a Global Stage at Dubai Association Conference

21st January 2022

The Dubai Association Conference (DAC) is slated for 21 February 2022, and with strong education sessions, inspiring keynotes and plenty of networking opportunities, associations surely won’t be disappointed – and there will definitely be some takeaways for them to implement as soon as they get back to their desk.

Creating a Knowledge Capital

13th January 2022

With institutions and innovators across sectors from health and medical to science and engineering, education, business and technology, it’s easy to see why Melbourne has emerged as the knowledge capital and innovation hub of Australia.

The Innovation Imperative

11th January 2022

With the right tools and mindset, any association is capable of innovating. So why is it that so many struggle to embrace the habits that would allow them to thrive? That is what Mary Byers, CAE and Harrison Coerver, with Sarah Sain, reflect upon in this special contribution to Boardroom.

Eye on the Future & Beyond

7th January 2022

In celebration of Expo 2020, which is taking place until March 2022, Boardroom was invited last November to witness some of the latest developments taking place that show just how strong of a contender Dubai is to other metropolises.