News Archives - Boardroom

Darwin to Host Global Rural Women’s Conference in 2032

12th June 2026

Australia’s Northern Territory has won the right to host the 33rd Triennial World Conference of the Associated Country Women of the World.

Düsseldorf Secures EAES 2027, Strengthening Its Medical Congress Profile

11th June 2026

Düsseldorf will host the 35th International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery from 15 to 18 June 2027.

Strasbourg Events Showcases the Palais des Congrès as a Trusted Hub for European Meetings

10th June 2026

Strasbourg Events, manager of the Palais des Congrès et de la Musique de Strasbourg, is highlighting the venue’s capacity to host high-level corporate and scientific events.

Switzerland Puts Event Trust on the Brussels Agenda

9th June 2026

The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) in Brussels will resume its annual networking workshop for association and corporate planners on 13 October 2026, in collaboration with ESAE.

Dubai Turns Blockchain Week into a City-Wide Platform

5th June 2026

MENA Blockchain Week has launched in Dubai, bringing together more than 40 simultaneous events, over 5,000 attendees and 100-plus speakers from 18 to 24 May 2026.

Paris to Play Host to Invitation-Only Association Gathering

5th June 2026

A select group of association executives will convene in Paris on 29 June 2026 for Be Our Guest - Association Edition, an invitation-only event. Register your interest now.

Copenhagen Launches Risk Navigator to Help Business Events Move from Awareness to Action

4th June 2026

The Copenhagen Convention Bureau has officially launched the Copenhagen Risk Navigator – International Strategies and Tools for Business Events at IMEX Frankfurt.

ICCA Porto Congress Verified as Zero Food Waste to Landfill

3rd June 2026

The 64th ICCA Congress, held in Porto last November, has been officially verified as a Zero Food Waste to Landfill event by The PLEDGE on Food Waste.

Smart Mobility Solution Wins IAPCO Innovation Award

2nd June 2026

IAPCO has named Mohamed Sherif, General Manager at ICOM DMC, part of ICOM Group, as the winner of the IAPCO Driving Excellence Innovation Award 2026.

Angola Makes Its MICE Case at IMEX

1st June 2026

Angola used IMEX Frankfurt 2026 to make a clear statement that the country wants a place on Africa’s business events map.

ICCA GlobeWatch 2025 Looks Beyond Rankings to Destination Strategy

29th May 2026

ICCA has released ICCA GlobeWatch: Business Analytics – Country & City Rankings 2025, its latest flagship research publication.

French Event Tech Made Its Collective Debut at IMEX 2026

28th May 2026

Eight French event technology companies exhibited together for the first time at IMEX 2026, appearing under the banner of UNIMEV, the French Association of the Event Industry.

Instability Moves to the Centre of Congress Planning

27th May 2026

New research from IAPCO shows that global conflict, policy change and socio-political instability are now materially affecting the international meetings and conferences sector.

Wellington to Put Pacific Planning Perspectives on the Global Stage

26th May 2026

Wellington will host the 62nd ISOCARP World Planning Congress from 27-30 April 2027 at the Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Ottawa and ACWW Mark the Value of Long-Term Partnership

13th May 2026

Ottawa Tourism and the Associated Country Women of the World are celebrating the successful conclusion of the 31st Triennial World Conference, held in Canada’s capital.

Cairns Tunes In to the Future of Ecoacoustics

12th May 2026

Cairns will host the 6th World Ecoacoustics Congress in partnership with James Cook University, bringing international delegates to the Cairns Convention Centre from 17 to 20 August 2026.